What makes this chime different from a regular splash or cup chime?

This 6.5" chime has a profile thinner than a standard cup chime but thicker than a splash, giving it a unique balance of articulation and sustain. That distinctive thickness allows it to cut through a mix without overwhelming it and makes it work equally well as a standalone voice or inverted on top of other cymbals for layered effects.

How heavy is it and will it be responsive to my playing?

At 299g, it's medium-heavy in weight, which balances responsiveness with durability. The thinner-than-standard profile makes articulation easier compared to heavier bell designs, so it responds readily to varied playing techniques and dynamics.

Can I mount it in different ways?

Yes. You can play it standalone as a voice in your kit, or mount it inverted atop other cymbals to create layered textural effects and add melodic integration to your setup.

What tone should I expect?

Built from B20 bronze, it delivers a bright timbre with articulate response that fragments naturally and remains defined across dynamic ranges. The tone cuts cleanly without harshness, making it sit well in any musical context.

SABIAN 6.5" AA MAX BELL CHIME

The 6.5" AA MAX Bell Chime cuts through live mix with crisp, clear articulation and a bright, well-defined voice that sits perfectly in a full kit setup. Its distinctive profile—thinner than a cup chime but substantially thicker than a splash—works equally well as a standalone accent or mounted inverted atop other cymbals for layered textural effects. This is a refined chime for drummers seeking precision and melodic integration in their onstage arsenal.

Tone & Articulation

Built from B20 bronze, this chime produces a bright timbre with solid projection and articulate response to every strike. The tone fragments naturally to sit within any melodic context, remaining defined and cutting without harshness across dynamic ranges.

Construction & Playability

At 299g and medium-heavy in weight, the chime balances responsiveness with durability, responding readily to technique while maintaining structural integrity under regular touring and performance use. The thinner-than-standard profile provides easier articulation compared to heavier bell designs, making it accessible for varied playing approaches across live settings.

Key Features

Size: 6.5"
Material: B20 bronze
Weight: 299g (medium-heavy)
Timbre: Bright
Feel: Articulate
Volume: General
Profile: Thinner than a cup chime, thicker than a splash
Mounting: Works standalone or inverted on other cymbals
Warranty: 2 Year

The AA MAX Bell Chime combines road-tested engineering with versatile deployment options, delivering the articulate bite and melodic clarity live drummers demand.

Condition	New
Cymbal Size	5"
Cymbal Type	Effects