SABIAN 19" Artisan Suspended
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Description
SABIAN 19" Artisan Suspended Cymbal
The SABIAN 19" Artisan Suspended delivers a dark, nuanced voice that responds to every nuance of your playing. Hand-hammered construction creates responsive articulation and complex sustain, giving you real control over dynamics—from delicate rolls to assertive crashes. Built for drummers who demand sophisticated tonal control in orchestral and contemporary concert settings, this cymbal rewards intentional technique.
Tonal Characteristics
The dark sound profile of the Artisan 19" sits beautifully in ensemble textures while cutting through with clarity when you need it. The thin weight classification delivers sensitivity and quick response to your touch while maintaining substantial projection in larger acoustic spaces—essential for reading the room and adapting your dynamics on stage.
Construction & Design
Hand-hammered B20 bronze construction delivers the consistent, complex tone and durability you expect from a serious concert cymbal. The 19" size gives you versatility in your playing—responsive enough for articulate rolls, powerful enough for crash applications, making it a reliable workhorse for orchestral writing and gigs.
Key Features
- 19" diameter
- B20 bronze alloy
- Thin weight classification
- Dark sound profile
- Hand-hammered construction
- Designed for orchestral and concert applications
- Available as part of Artisan series spanning 15" through 20" sizes
- Responsive sustain for dynamic range control
This SABIAN Artisan 19" is the go-to choice for percussionists and ensemble drummers who want authentic concert cymbal response with the tonal sophistication to handle any part of your set.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Cymbal Size | 19" |
| Cymbal Type | Suspended |
| Country of Manufacture | Canada |
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At a Glance
The SABIAN 19" Artisan Suspended is a hand-hammered B20 bronze cymbal engineered for orchestral and classical concert performance, delivering a dark, complex tone with quick response and nuanced sustain. Built for percussionists and ensemble drummers who need sophisticated tonal control and articulation clarity in concert settings, this thin-weight cymbal rewards intentional playing with responsive dynamics in both rolls and crash applications. Choose it for the authentic, refined sound quality and projection that professional orchestral work demands.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ orchestral performance
- ✓ classical music
- ✓ concert percussion
- ✓ ensemble playing
Not the best pick for
- – rock drumming
- – pop music
- – high-volume live venues
Skill level: Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is required to get the best from this cymbal?
This cymbal is designed for advanced and professional players who have developed control over strike technique and dynamic expression. The Artisan 19" rewards intentional playing and responds to both delicate and assertive strikes, so prior experience with concert percussion is strongly recommended to unlock its tonal potential.
What genres and performance settings is this cymbal best suited for?
The Artisan 19" is purpose-built for orchestral performance, classical music, concert percussion, and ensemble playing. It is not designed for rock drumming, pop music, or high-volume live venues; its dark tone and responsive character serve concert acoustics and classical contexts.
How does the 19" size compare to other suspended cymbals, and what applications work best?
The 19" diameter provides versatile response characteristics suitable for both suspended cymbal rolls and crash applications in orchestral writing. The thin weight classification delivers sensitivity and quick response while maintaining substantial projection in larger acoustic spaces, making it adaptable to varied concert percussion demands.
What makes the hand-hammered B20 construction important?
Hand-hammered B20 bronze construction ensures consistent quality and complex harmonic content essential for orchestral contexts where clarity within ensemble texture is critical. The hand-worked surface creates responsive articulation and nuanced sustain that factory-cast cymbals cannot replicate.
How does the dark sound profile sit in an orchestral ensemble?
The dark, complex harmonic content is specifically designed to provide clarity and definition within ensemble texture without fighting other instruments. The thin weight and quick response allow the cymbal to articulate precisely while the substantial projection ensures it carries in larger acoustic spaces typical of concert halls.
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