SABIAN 20" HHX Chinese Brilliant Finish
Description
SABIAN 20" HHX Chinese Brilliant Finish
This 20" HHX Chinese cymbal delivers a fiery combination of biting attack and raw aggression with a furiously fast and funky feel. The hand-hammered construction produces a dark, simmering sound that projects effectively across the stage, cutting through at all volumes. Built to stir up musical dirt and tonal heat, this cymbal is engineered to get heard and felt in live settings.
Tone & Projection
The HHX Tone Projection design stirs up simmering heat and musical dirt that other cymbals struggle to deliver consistently. This China maintains its modern dark character whether played softly or struck with full force, making it equally effective in studio and live settings.
Construction & Materials
Hand-lathe and hammer designs with multiple sized peens create the distinctive voice of this cymbal. The slightly thicker, unlathed bell paired with a large flanged lip contributes to the medium-thin weight distribution that enables the aggressive, responsive attack this series is known for.
Key Features
- 20" diameter
- HHX series – hand-hammered design
- SABIAN B20 Bronze alloy (Bronze, Tin, and Silver)
- Brilliant finish for glossy appearance and enhanced brightness
- Biting attack with fast, funky response
- Slightly thicker, unlathed bell
- Large flanged lip
- Medium-thin weight through the bow
- Hand-lathe and hammer construction with multiple sized peens
- HHX Tone Projection technology
- Simmering modern dark tone at all volumes
- SABIAN Two-Year Warranty
The HHX Chinese Brilliant combines aggressive projection with controlled darkness, making it a serious choice for drummers seeking musical definition and cutting power on the road and in the studio.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Cymbal Size | 20" |
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At a Glance
The SABIAN 20" HHX Chinese Brilliant is a hand-hammered cymbal built for rock, metal, and funk drummers who need aggressive projection and a dark, cutting tone that punches through a live mix at any volume. Its biting attack and fast response come from medium-thin construction with a slightly thicker bell, engineered to deliver musical aggression without washing out. Choose this cymbal if you're playing loud stages and want a modern dark character that gets heard whether you're laying back or striking hard.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Funk
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Worship
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this HHX Chinese different from other China cymbals?
The hand-lathe and hammer construction with multiple sized peens, combined with a slightly thicker unlathed bell and large flanged lip, creates a biting attack and fast, funky response. The HHX Tone Projection technology delivers a modern dark, simmering sound that projects aggressively across the kit while maintaining definition at all volumes.
Is this cymbal suitable for studio recording?
Yes. The HHX Chinese maintains its dark character and cutting power in both live and studio settings, making it equally effective for tracking and mixing heavy music genres.
What genres and playing styles is this cymbal best for?
This cymbal is engineered for rock, metal, funk, and hard rock, especially in live performance. It is not recommended for jazz, folk, or worship music.
What skill level is required to play this cymbal?
This cymbal is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional drummers who can take advantage of its responsive, aggressive character and cutting tone.
What alloy and finish does this cymbal use?
The HHX Chinese is made from SABIAN B20 Bronze (bronze, tin, and silver alloy) with a brilliant finish that delivers a glossy appearance and enhanced brightness while maintaining the dark, simmering tone.