SABIAN 7" AA MAX BELL CHIME
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Sabian manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 20763MP
Description
SABIAN 7" AA MAX BELL CHIME
The 7" AA MAX Bell Chime delivers articulate, bright tones with a striking balance of definition and musicality. Its medium-heavy weight and carefully calibrated thickness—sitting between a cup chime and splash—make it equally effective as a standalone voice or as an inverted topper over other cymbals, offering flexibility in both live and studio settings.
Tone & Sonic Character
This chime produces crisp, clear tones with well-defined articulation that cut through a mix without sacrificing musicality. The bright timbre integrates seamlessly with melodic passages while maintaining enough fragment and sustain to complement any arrangement, This layering it with other percussion or letting it ring on its own.
Construction & Playability
Forged from B-20 Bronze, the chime's thinner profile compared to traditional cup chimes and ice bells provides responsive feel and faster decay. Its versatile design accommodates both traditional striking and inverted mounting directly over cymbal stacks, expanding creative possibilities without requiring additional hardware.
Key Features
- 7" diameter
- B-20 Bronze construction
- Medium Heavy weight
- Bright timbre
- Articulate feel
- General volume output
- Thinner than a cup chime, thicker than a splash
- Playable standalone or mounted inverted over other cymbals
- Mike Portnoy Signature Series
- Crisp, clear, and well-defined tone
- Fragments to fit any melodic context
The AA MAX Bell Chime cuts reliably in live performance and studio tracking alike, making it a solid choice for drummers building a kit that demands textural depth without sonic compromise.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Cymbal Size | 7" |
| Cymbal Type | Effects |
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At a Glance
The SABIAN 7" AA MAX Bell Chime is a bright, articulate cymbal that cuts through live mixes with crisp definition and fast decay, built from B-20 Bronze in a medium-heavy weight that sits between a cup chime and splash. It works equally well as a standalone voice or inverted over cymbal stacks, making it ideal for drummers in progressive and hard rock who need textural flexibility without extra hardware. Choose it for dependable live performance and studio sessions where you need quick, cutting tones that layer seamlessly with other percussion.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ live performance
- ✓ studio sessions
- ✓ progressive
- ✓ hard rock
Not the best pick for
- – minimalist setups
- – pure jazz
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the AA MAX Bell Chime inverted over other cymbals?
Yes—the chime's versatile design accommodates both traditional striking and inverted mounting directly over cymbal stacks, expanding creative possibilities without requiring additional hardware.
How does the AA MAX compare to a traditional cup chime or splash?
The AA MAX sits between a cup chime and splash in profile thickness, providing faster decay and responsive feel than a traditional cup chime while maintaining more definition than a splash. It produces crisp, clear tones with well-defined articulation.
What genres and playing styles is this chime best suited for?
The AA MAX is designed for live performance and studio sessions in progressive and hard rock contexts, where its bright, articulate tone cuts through a mix without sacrificing musicality. It is less suited to minimalist setups or pure jazz applications.
What material is the AA MAX made from?
The chime is forged from B-20 Bronze with a medium-heavy weight and carefully calibrated thickness that delivers responsive feel and bright timbre.
Does the AA MAX work well in layered percussion arrangements?
Yes—its bright timbre integrates seamlessly with melodic passages while maintaining enough fragment and sustain to complement any arrangement, whether you layer it with other percussion or let it ring on its own.
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