SABIAN 16" AA Viennese Single

SABIAN 16" AA Viennese Cymbals

These 16" AA Viennese hand cymbals deliver moderate sustain and clear articulation in a medium-weight package that balances responsiveness with durability. The pair excels across soft, march-like passages and general-purpose playing, blending seamlessly into a variety of musical contexts without demanding the space of heavier cymbals.

Tone & Response

The bright tone and fuller sound with moderate decay give you control and blend in any performance setting. Their clear articulation cuts through without excessive projection, ideal for situations where precision and musicality matter as much as presence—especially valuable in live work where you need cymbals that sit in the mix rather than dominate it.

Construction & Durability

B20 bronze construction paired with medium thickness and weight creates cymbals that respond readily to your touch while resisting premature wear. This balance of material quality and mass delivers both playability and road-tested longevity—essential for working drummers who need gear that holds up through regular gigging and rehearsal.

Key Features

• Material: B20 bronze
• Size: 16 inches
• Thickness: Medium
• Weight: Medium
• Sound character: Bright
• Tone profile: Fuller sound with moderate sustain
• Finish: Natural
• Style: Vintage
• Sold as a pair (hand cymbals)
• Covered by SABIAN Two-Year Warranty

A dependable choice for working drummers and percussionists seeking versatile, medium-voiced hand cymbals that perform consistently across classical, concert band, and mixed repertoire contexts.