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* '''[[Sabian David Garibaldi Jam Master Ride|David Garibaldi Jam Master Ride]] - [[Sabian Signature David Garibaldi 20" Jam Master Ride|20"]] [[Sabian Signature David Garibaldi 22" Jam Master Ride|22"]] | * '''[[Sabian David Garibaldi Jam Master Ride|David Garibaldi Jam Master Ride]] - [[Sabian Signature David Garibaldi 20" Jam Master Ride|20"]] [[Sabian Signature David Garibaldi 22" Jam Master Ride|22"]] | ||
* '''[[Sabian David Garibaldi Soul Side Ride|David Garibaldi Soul Side Ride]] - [[Sabian Signature David Garibaldi 21" Soul Side Ride|21"]] | * '''[[Sabian David Garibaldi Soul Side Ride|David Garibaldi Soul Side Ride]] - [[Sabian Signature David Garibaldi 21" Soul Side Ride|21"]] | ||
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*'''[[Sabian Larrie Londin Ride|Larrie Londin Ride]] - [[Sabian Signature 21" Larrie Londin Ride|21"]] | *'''[[Sabian Larrie Londin Ride|Larrie Londin Ride]] - [[Sabian Signature 21" Larrie Londin Ride|21"]] | ||
* '''[[Sabian Fierce Ride|Jojo Mayer Fierce Ride]] - [[Sabian Signature Jojo Mayer 21" Fierce Ride|21"]] | * '''[[Sabian Fierce Ride|Jojo Mayer Fierce Ride]] - [[Sabian Signature Jojo Mayer 21" Fierce Ride|21"]] | ||
* '''[[Sabian Rod Morgenstein Tri-Top Ride|Rod Morgenstein Tri-Top Ride]] - [[Sabian Signature 21" Rod Morgenstein Tri-Top Ride|21"]] | * '''[[Sabian Rod Morgenstein Tri-Top Ride|Rod Morgenstein Tri-Top Ride]] - [[Sabian Signature 21" Rod Morgenstein Tri-Top Ride|21"]] | ||
| − | * '''[[Sabian Ed Shaughnessy Ride|Ed Shaughnessy Ride]] - [[Sabian Signature Ed Shaughnessy 21" Ride|21"]] | + | * '''[[Sabian Ed Shaughnessy Ride|Ed Shaughnessy Universal Ride]] - [[Sabian Signature Ed Shaughnessy 21" Ride|21"]] |
* '''[[Sabian Crystal Ride|Ed Thigpen Crystal Ride]] - [[Signature Ed Thigpen 18" Crystal Ride|18"]] [[Signature Ed Thigpen 22" Crystal Ride|22"]] | * '''[[Sabian Crystal Ride|Ed Thigpen Crystal Ride]] - [[Signature Ed Thigpen 18" Crystal Ride|18"]] [[Signature Ed Thigpen 22" Crystal Ride|22"]] | ||
* '''[[Sabian Ed Thigpen Crystal Thin Ride|Ed Thigpen Crystal Thin Ride]] - [[Signature Ed Thigpen 18" Crystal Thin Ride|18"]] | * '''[[Sabian Ed Thigpen Crystal Thin Ride|Ed Thigpen Crystal Thin Ride]] - [[Signature Ed Thigpen 18" Crystal Thin Ride|18"]] | ||
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* '''[[Sabian David Garibaldi Jam Master Mini Hats|David Garibaldi Jam Master Mini Hats]] - [[Sabian Signature David Garibaldi 12" Jam Master Mini Hats|12"]] | * '''[[Sabian David Garibaldi Jam Master Mini Hats|David Garibaldi Jam Master Mini Hats]] - [[Sabian Signature David Garibaldi 12" Jam Master Mini Hats|12"]] | ||
* '''[[Sabian Jam Master Hats|David Garibaldi Jam Master Hats]] - [[Sabian Signature David Garibaldi 13" Jam Master Hats|13"]]<br> | * '''[[Sabian Jam Master Hats|David Garibaldi Jam Master Hats]] - [[Sabian Signature David Garibaldi 13" Jam Master Hats|13"]]<br> | ||
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*'''[[Sabian V-FX Distortion Hats|V-FX Distortion Hats]] - [[Sabian Signature 12" V-FX Distortion Hats|12"]] | *'''[[Sabian V-FX Distortion Hats|V-FX Distortion Hats]] - [[Sabian Signature 12" V-FX Distortion Hats|12"]] | ||
*'''[[Sabian V-FX Mini Hats|V-FX Mini Hats]] - [[Sabian Signature 12" V-FX Mini Hats|12"]] | *'''[[Sabian V-FX Mini Hats|V-FX Mini Hats]] - [[Sabian Signature 12" V-FX Mini Hats|12"]] | ||
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* '''[[Sabian Devastation Chinese|Carmine Appice Devastation Chinese]] - [[Sabian Signature Carmine Appice 17" Devastation Chinese|17"]] [[Sabian Signature Carmine Appice 19" Devastation Chinese|19"]] | * '''[[Sabian Devastation Chinese|Carmine Appice Devastation Chinese]] - [[Sabian Signature Carmine Appice 17" Devastation Chinese|17"]] [[Sabian Signature Carmine Appice 19" Devastation Chinese|19"]] | ||
* '''[[Sabian Jia Chinese|John Blackwell Jr. Jia Chinese]] - [[Sabian Signature John Blackwell Jr. Jia 18" Chinese|18"]] [[Sabian Signature John Blackwell Jr. Jia 20" Chinese|20"]] | * '''[[Sabian Jia Chinese|John Blackwell Jr. Jia Chinese]] - [[Sabian Signature John Blackwell Jr. Jia 18" Chinese|18"]] [[Sabian Signature John Blackwell Jr. Jia 20" Chinese|20"]] | ||
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* '''[[Sabian Chad Smith Holy China|Chad Smith Holy China]] - [[Sabian Signature Chad Smith 17" Holy China|17"]] [[Sabian Signature Chad Smith 19" Holy China|19"]] [[Sabian Signature Chad Smith 21" Holy China|21"]] <br> | * '''[[Sabian Chad Smith Holy China|Chad Smith Holy China]] - [[Sabian Signature Chad Smith 17" Holy China|17"]] [[Sabian Signature Chad Smith 19" Holy China|19"]] [[Sabian Signature Chad Smith 21" Holy China|21"]] <br> | ||
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'''Discontinued:''' 1994 (Available as special order after this.)<br> | '''Discontinued:''' 1994 (Available as special order after this.)<br> | ||
'''Background:''' DeJohnette worked with Nort Hargrove and and Dan Barker at Sabian for 2 or 3 years to create cymbals that were dark and dry, and unlike anything that was currently being offered by any manufacturer. DeJohnette wanted not just one cymbal, but a whole series - Hi-Hat, Crashes, Rides, and a China.<font color=blue><sup>2</sup></font color=blue> <br> | '''Background:''' DeJohnette worked with Nort Hargrove and and Dan Barker at Sabian for 2 or 3 years to create cymbals that were dark and dry, and unlike anything that was currently being offered by any manufacturer. DeJohnette wanted not just one cymbal, but a whole series - Hi-Hat, Crashes, Rides, and a China.<font color=blue><sup>2</sup></font color=blue> <br> | ||
| − | '''Innovation:''' <br> | + | '''Innovation:''' A series with no lathing or hammering, resulting in a dry, dark sound<br> |
'''Alloy:''' [[Alloys#B20_Alloy|B20]]<br> | '''Alloy:''' [[Alloys#B20_Alloy|B20]]<br> | ||
'''Quality:''' Professional<br> | '''Quality:''' Professional<br> | ||
Latest revision as of 11:11, 2 October 2025
Signature
Introduction: 1989
Background: This series started with the original Jack DeJohnette Signature models and the Carmine Appice 18" Chinese.
Innovation: A creatively daring collection of sounds that pulls you into the minds and music of today's great players. Signature challenges the possibilities with exclusive innovations ranging with new takes on traditional classics to futuristic concepts that push all the limits.1
Alloy: Varies, but alloys used included B20, B8, and Nickel Silver
Quality: Professional
Production: Varies
Applications: Varies
Users: Carl Allen, Carmine Appice, Will Calhoun, Phil Collins, David Garibaldi, Rod Morgenstein, and Chad Smith, among others.
Sound: Bright, trashy, warm, penetrating, dry, dark, depending on model
Additional notes: There is some crossover where some Sabian Signatures are also Limited Editions
Rides
- Carl Allen Mini-Bell Ride - 20"
- Carmine Appice Ride - 21"
- Carmine Appice Definition Ride - 21"
- Carmine Appice Vintage Rock Ride - 22"
- Will Calhoun Ride - 21"
- Will Calhoun Ambient Ride - 21"
- Andre Ceccarelli Hot Ride - 21"
- Phil Collins Raw Bell Dry Ride - 21"
- Richie Garcia Salsero Ride - 20" 21"
- David Garibaldi Crash Ride - 18"
- David Garibaldi Jam Master Ride - 20" 22"
- David Garibaldi Soul Side Ride - 21"
- Larrie Londin Ride - 21"
- Jojo Mayer Fierce Ride - 21"
- Rod Morgenstein Tri-Top Ride - 21"
- Ed Shaughnessy Universal Ride - 21"
- Ed Thigpen Crystal Ride - 18" 22"
- Ed Thigpen Crystal Thin Ride - 18"
- Ed Thigpen Crystal Bell Ride - 22"
- Chester Thompson Ride - 22"
- Chester Thompson Liquid Ride - 22"
- Chester Thompson Precision Ride - 22"
- Alan White Ride - 22"
- Steve White Live Ride - 20"
- V-FX Mini Ride - 14"
- V-FX Tony Verderosa Ride - 19"
Crashes
- Jojo Mayer Fierce Crash - 16" 17" 18" 19"
- Virgil Donati Saturation Crash - 16" 17" 18" 19"
- Chad Smith Explosion Crash - 18.5" 20.5"
- V-FX Crash - 14" 16"
Hi-Hats
- Will Calhoun Mad Hats - 14"
- David Garibaldi Jam Master Mini Hats - 12"
- David Garibaldi Jam Master Hats - 13"
- V-FX Distortion Hats - 12"
- V-FX Mini Hats - 12"
Chinas
- Carmine Appice Chinese - 16" 17" 18" 19" 20"
- Carmine Appice Devastation Chinese - 17" 19"
- John Blackwell Jr. Jia Chinese - 18" 20"
- Chad Smith Holy China - 17" 19" 21"
Splashes
Other
- Will Calhoun Alien Disc - 10"
- Cascara Bell - 14" x 10"
- Richie Garcia El Rayo - 14"
- Evelyn Glennie's Garbage - 6" 8" 10" 12" 14" 16" 18"
- Mike Portnoy Max Stax - 8" 10" 12"/14"
- V-FX Tony Verderosa V-Wave - 21" x 9"
Jack DeJohnette Signature Series
Introduction: Summer NAMM 19892
Discontinued: 1994 (Available as special order after this.)
Background: DeJohnette worked with Nort Hargrove and and Dan Barker at Sabian for 2 or 3 years to create cymbals that were dark and dry, and unlike anything that was currently being offered by any manufacturer. DeJohnette wanted not just one cymbal, but a whole series - Hi-Hat, Crashes, Rides, and a China.2
Innovation: A series with no lathing or hammering, resulting in a dry, dark sound
Alloy: B20
Quality: Professional
Offered as: Jack DeJohnette Signature Series - Jack DeJohnette Encore Series
Production: A unique production resulting in cymbals without lathing nor hammering
Applications: All volume settings • Live playing and recording • Entire range of music styles
Users: Jack DeJohnette
Sound:Dark and dry
Rides
Crashes
Hi-Hats
Chinas
Jack DeJohnette Encore Series
Introduction: 19943
Background: Introduced at NAMM '94, the Encore Series featured cymbals that were hammered, and some models lathed.
Innovation:
Alloy: B20
Quality: Professional
Offered as: Jack DeJohnette Signature Series - Jack DeJohnette Encore Series
Production:
Applications: All volume settings • Live playing and recording • Entire range of music styles
Users: Jack DeJohnette
Sound:
Rides
Crashes
Hi-Hats
Chinas
Information from:
1 Sabian 2002 Catalog
2 Modern Drummer, October 1989
3 Modern Drummer, June 1995
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