Difference between revisions of "Sabian HH 16" Thin Chinese"
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'''Review''': "The 16" and 16" Brilliant models sound great for quick, explosive crashes. They sounded low-pitched for their size, and worked best when mounted right-side up. (Their decay was even quicker when they were mounted upside down.) In these smaller models (along with the 18" models) I really liked the Brilliant cymbals because they weren't as harsh-sounding (in the ultra-highs) as the non-Brilliants, and they had a little more sustain. However, if you're in a loud band and you need a China that really cuts through and is quick, I'd recommend the regular, non-Brilliant models." <br> | '''Review''': "The 16" and 16" Brilliant models sound great for quick, explosive crashes. They sounded low-pitched for their size, and worked best when mounted right-side up. (Their decay was even quicker when they were mounted upside down.) In these smaller models (along with the 18" models) I really liked the Brilliant cymbals because they weren't as harsh-sounding (in the ultra-highs) as the non-Brilliants, and they had a little more sustain. However, if you're in a loud band and you need a China that really cuts through and is quick, I'd recommend the regular, non-Brilliant models." <br> | ||
| − | Review written by William F. Miller ("Product Close-Up", Modern Drummer, September 1991, p. 40)<br> | + | :Review written by William F. Miller ("Product Close-Up", Modern Drummer, September 1991, p. 40)<br> |
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Latest revision as of 00:26, 13 October 2025
Group: Chinas
Type: Thin Chinese
Size: 16 Inch
Series: HH
Weight: 798g, 855g
Years of production: 1991 - ?
Sound file: HH 16" Thin Chinese
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Review: "The 16" and 16" Brilliant models sound great for quick, explosive crashes. They sounded low-pitched for their size, and worked best when mounted right-side up. (Their decay was even quicker when they were mounted upside down.) In these smaller models (along with the 18" models) I really liked the Brilliant cymbals because they weren't as harsh-sounding (in the ultra-highs) as the non-Brilliants, and they had a little more sustain. However, if you're in a loud band and you need a China that really cuts through and is quick, I'd recommend the regular, non-Brilliant models."
- Review written by William F. Miller ("Product Close-Up", Modern Drummer, September 1991, p. 40)
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