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==HHX== | ==HHX== | ||
'''Introduction:''' 2001<br> | '''Introduction:''' 2001<br> | ||
| − | '''Background:''' A "modern" dark sound to contrast the "vintage" dark sound of the [[Sabian HH|HH series]]<br> | + | '''Background:''' A "modern" dark sound to contrast the "vintage" dark sound of the [[Sabian HH|HH series]]. The "X" stands for "tone projection", a feature that adds cutting power to HH character.<font color=blue><sup>2</sup></font color=blue><br> |
'''Innovation:''' Less hammering than the [[Sabian HH|HH]] line<br> | '''Innovation:''' Less hammering than the [[Sabian HH|HH]] line<br> | ||
'''Alloy:''' [[Alloys#B20_Alloy|B20]]<br> | '''Alloy:''' [[Alloys#B20_Alloy|B20]]<br> | ||
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*'''[[Sabian Power Ride|Power Ride]] - [[Sabian HHX 20" Power Ride|20"]] [[Sabian HHX 22" Power Ride|22"]] | *'''[[Sabian Power Ride|Power Ride]] - [[Sabian HHX 20" Power Ride|20"]] [[Sabian HHX 22" Power Ride|22"]] | ||
* '''[[Sabian Raw Bell Dry Ride|Raw Bell Dry Ride]] - [[Sabian HHX 21" Raw Bell Dry Ride|21"]] | * '''[[Sabian Raw Bell Dry Ride|Raw Bell Dry Ride]] - [[Sabian HHX 21" Raw Bell Dry Ride|21"]] | ||
| + | * '''[[Sabian Smoky Ride|Smoky Ride]] - [[Sabian HHX 21" Smoky Ride|21"]] | ||
*'''[[Sabian Stage Ride|Stage Ride]] - [[Sabian HHX 20" Stage Ride|20"]] | *'''[[Sabian Stage Ride|Stage Ride]] - [[Sabian HHX 20" Stage Ride|20"]] | ||
* '''[[Sabian Thin Ride|Thin Ride]] - [[Sabian HHX 21" Thin Ride|21"]] | * '''[[Sabian Thin Ride|Thin Ride]] - [[Sabian HHX 21" Thin Ride|21"]] | ||
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* '''[[Sabian Medium Crash|Medium Crash]] - [[Sabian HHX 20" Medium Crash|20"]] | * '''[[Sabian Medium Crash|Medium Crash]] - [[Sabian HHX 20" Medium Crash|20"]] | ||
* '''[[Sabian Power Crash|Power Crash]] - [[Sabian HHX 16" Power Crash|16"]] [[Sabian HHX 18" Power Crash|18"]] | * '''[[Sabian Power Crash|Power Crash]] - [[Sabian HHX 16" Power Crash|16"]] [[Sabian HHX 18" Power Crash|18"]] | ||
| − | * '''[[Sabian Redlight Crash|Redlight Crash]] - [[Sabian HHX 18" | + | * '''[[Sabian Redlight Crash|Redlight Crash]] - [[Sabian HHX 18" Redlight Crash|18"]] [[Sabian HHX 19" Redlight Crash|19"]] [[Sabian HHX 20" Redlight Crash|20"]] [[Sabian HHX 22" Redlight Crash|22"]] |
* '''[[Sabian Stage Crash|Stage Crash]] - [[Sabian HHX 16" Stage Crash|16"]] [[Sabian HHX 18" Stage Crash|18"]] | * '''[[Sabian Stage Crash|Stage Crash]] - [[Sabian HHX 16" Stage Crash|16"]] [[Sabian HHX 18" Stage Crash|18"]] | ||
* '''[[Sabian Studio Crash|Studio Crash]] - [[Sabian HHX 14" Studio Crash|14"]] [[Sabian HHX 16" Studio Crash|16"]] [[Sabian HHX 17" Studio Crash|17"]] [[Sabian HHX 18" Studio Crash|18"]] [[Sabian HHX 20" Studio Crash|20"]] | * '''[[Sabian Studio Crash|Studio Crash]] - [[Sabian HHX 14" Studio Crash|14"]] [[Sabian HHX 16" Studio Crash|16"]] [[Sabian HHX 17" Studio Crash|17"]] [[Sabian HHX 18" Studio Crash|18"]] [[Sabian HHX 20" Studio Crash|20"]] | ||
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==== Hi-Hats ==== | ==== Hi-Hats ==== | ||
| − | * '''[[Sabian Click Hats|Click Hats]] - [[Sabian HHX 14" Click Hats|14"]] [[Sabian HHX 17" Click Hats|17"]] | + | * '''[[Sabian Click Hats|Click Hats]] - [[Sabian HHX 14" Click Hats|14"]] [[Sabian HHX 15" Click Hats|15"]] [[Sabian HHX 17" Click Hats|17"]] |
* '''[[Sabian Compression Hats|Compression Hats]] - [[Sabian HHX 14" Compression Hats|14"]] | * '''[[Sabian Compression Hats|Compression Hats]] - [[Sabian HHX 14" Compression Hats|14"]] | ||
* '''[[Sabian Fierce Hats|Fierce Hats]] - [[Sabian HHX 10" Fierce Hats|10"]] [[Sabian HHX 13" Fierce Hats|13"]] [[Sabian HHX 14" Fierce Hats|14"]] | * '''[[Sabian Fierce Hats|Fierce Hats]] - [[Sabian HHX 10" Fierce Hats|10"]] [[Sabian HHX 13" Fierce Hats|13"]] [[Sabian HHX 14" Fierce Hats|14"]] | ||
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[[File:HHX Weckl ad 2002.jpg|thumb|right|450px]] | [[File:HHX Weckl ad 2002.jpg|thumb|right|450px]] | ||
'''Introduction:''' 2002<br> | '''Introduction:''' 2002<br> | ||
| − | '''Background:''' Developed in cooperation with [[ | + | '''Background:''' Developed in cooperation with [[Dave Weckl]]<br> |
'''Innovation:''' <br> | '''Innovation:''' <br> | ||
'''Alloy:''' [[Alloys#B20_Alloy|B20]]<br> | '''Alloy:''' [[Alloys#B20_Alloy|B20]]<br> | ||
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'''Introduction:''' 2022<br> | '''Introduction:''' 2022<br> | ||
'''Background:''' Developed in collaboration with [[Jojo Mayer]]<br> | '''Background:''' Developed in collaboration with [[Jojo Mayer]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Innovation:''' HHX Anthology is designed to unfold the full spectrum of ride and crash in each cymbal, without compromising sound or feel. Anthology allows YOU to designate the purpose of the cymbal and explore new terrain to play your way. An innovation that underscores instinct over orders, and creativity over categorization. | + | '''Innovation:''' HHX Anthology is designed to unfold the full spectrum of ride and crash in each cymbal, without compromising sound or feel. Anthology allows YOU to designate the purpose of the cymbal and explore new terrain to play your way. An innovation that underscores instinct over orders, and creativity over categorization.<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> <br> |
'''Alloy:''' [[Alloys#B20_Alloy|B20]]<br> | '''Alloy:''' [[Alloys#B20_Alloy|B20]]<br> | ||
'''Quality:''' Professional<br> | '''Quality:''' Professional<br> | ||
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'''Applications:''' <br> | '''Applications:''' <br> | ||
'''Users:''' <br> | '''Users:''' <br> | ||
| − | '''Sound:''' Warm, vintage tones spiced up to serve today's music. | + | '''Sound:''' Warm, vintage tones spiced up to serve today's music.<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> <br> |
==== Multi-Application ==== | ==== Multi-Application ==== | ||
* '''[[Sabian Low Bell|Low Bell]] - [[Sabian HHX Anthology 18" Low Bell|18"]] [[Sabian HHX Anthology 22" Low Bell|22"]] | * '''[[Sabian Low Bell|Low Bell]] - [[Sabian HHX Anthology 18" Low Bell|18"]] [[Sabian HHX Anthology 22" Low Bell|22"]] | ||
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Information from the sabian.com site(1)<br> | Information from the sabian.com site(1)<br> | ||
| − | + | <font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> [https://sabian.com/anthology/ sabian.com] (retrieved February 16, 2025)<br> | |
| − | + | <font color=blue><sup>2</sup></font color=blue> "Sabian HHX Cymbals - Traditional sounds with contemporary influence", Modern Drummer, May 2001, pg. 49)<br> | |
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Latest revision as of 14:43, 9 February 2026
HHX
Introduction: 2001
Background: A "modern" dark sound to contrast the "vintage" dark sound of the HH series. The "X" stands for "tone projection", a feature that adds cutting power to HH character.2
Innovation: Less hammering than the HH line
Alloy: B20
Quality: Professional
Offered as: HHX - HHX Evolution - HHX Legacy - HHX Complex - HHX Anthology
Production: Machine hammering with supplemental hand hammering
Applications: All volume settings • Live playing and recording • Entire range of music styles
Users:
Sound:
Notes: Although it is more common with the HH series, the HHX series sometimes has a signature on the underside of the bell. This signature is not of the cymbalsmith but is "Sabian" rendered in Armenian (Սաբիան) (per Sabian).
The Manhattan Jazz models came into production in 2000 and discontinued sometime in 2018/2019, and they were initially apart of the HH series. Despite moving series "they were both the same design" (per Sabian).
Rides
- 3-Point Ride - 21"
- BFMWORLD Ride - 22"
- Big Cup Ride - 22"
- Jimmy Degrasso Override - 23"
- Dry Ride - 21"
- Fierce Ride - 21"
- Groove Ride - 21" 24"
- Manhattan Ride - 20" 22"
- Manhattan Jazz Ride - 20" 22"
- MAX Ride - 22"
- Medium Ride - 20"
- Phoenix - 22"
- Power Ride - 20" 22"
- Raw Bell Dry Ride - 21"
- Smoky Ride - 21"
- Stage Ride - 20"
- Thin Ride - 21"
- Dave Weckl Serenity Ride - 21"
Crashes
- Concept Crash CC6 - 16"
- Fierce Crash - 16" 17" 18" 19"
- Manhattan Crash - 16" 17" 18"
- Manhattan Jazz Crash - 16" 18"
- Medium Crash - 20"
- Power Crash - 16" 18"
- Redlight Crash - 18" 19" 20" 22"
- Stage Crash - 16" 18"
- Studio Crash - 14" 16" 17" 18" 20"
- Thin Crash - 14" 16" 18" 20"
- X-Plosion Crash - 14" 15" 16" 17" 18" 19" 20"
- X-Treme Crash - 16" 17" 18" 19"
Multi-Application
Hi-Hats
- Click Hats - 14" 15" 17"
- Compression Hats - 14"
- Fierce Hats - 10" 13" 14"
- Fusion Hats - 14"
- Groove Hats - 13" 14" 15"
- Manhattan Jazz Hats - 13" 14"
- Medium Hats - 14"
- Power Hats - 14"
- Stage Hats - 14"
- X-Celerator Hats - 13" 14" 15"
Splashes
Chinas
- Chinese - 18" 20"
- Dominator Chinese - 20"
- Wide Lip China - 22"
- Zen China - 20"
Band & Orchestra
- Banda Turca - 12" 13" 14" 15"
- New Symphonic French - 18" 20"
- New Symphonic Germanic - 18" 20"
- New Symphonic Viennese - 18" 19" 20"
- Philharmonic - 16" 18"
- Overture (Hand Cymbals) - 18" 19" 20"
- Synergy Heavy - 17" 18" 19" 20" 21"
- Synergy Medium - 17" 18" 19" 20" 21"
HHX Evolution
Introduction: 2002
Background: Developed in cooperation with Dave Weckl
Innovation:
Alloy: B20
Quality: Professional
Offered as: HHX - HHX Evolution
Production: Machine hammering with supplemental hand hammering
Applications: All volume settings • Live playing and recording • Entire range of music styles
Users:
Sound:
Rides
Crashes
Hi-Hats
Chinese
Splashes
HHX Legacy
Introduction: 2006
Background: Developed in cooperation with Dave Weckl
Innovation:
Alloy: B20
Quality: Professional
Offered as: HHX - HHX Evolution - HHX Legacy
Production: Machine hammering with supplemental hand hammering
Applications: All volume settings • Live playing and recording • Entire range of music styles
Users:
Sound:
Rides
- O-Zone Ride - 20"
- Ride - 20" 21" 22"
- Heavy Ride - 22" 24"
Crashes
Hi-Hats
Splashes
HHX Complex
Introduction: 2020
Background:
Innovation: HHX Complex cymbals blend HHX and HH hammering for a rich, dark sound quality, while their hand hammered raw bells add lows and complexity to the overall tone.
Alloy: B20
Quality: Professional
Production: A combination of machine hammering and hand hammering
Applications:
Users:
Sound:
A Video demonstrating many HHX Complex cymbals.
Rides
Crashes
Hi-Hats
- Big Cup Hats - 15"
- Medium Hats - 14" 15"
Splashes
- Aero Splash - 10"
- Splash - 7" 10"
Chinese
Band & Orchestra
HHX Anthology
Introduction: 2022
Background: Developed in collaboration with Jojo Mayer
Innovation: HHX Anthology is designed to unfold the full spectrum of ride and crash in each cymbal, without compromising sound or feel. Anthology allows YOU to designate the purpose of the cymbal and explore new terrain to play your way. An innovation that underscores instinct over orders, and creativity over categorization.1
Alloy: B20
Quality: Professional
Production: Machine hammering with supplemental hand hammering
Applications:
Users:
Sound: Warm, vintage tones spiced up to serve today's music.1
Multi-Application
Hi-Hats
Information from the sabian.com site(1)
1 sabian.com (retrieved February 16, 2025)
2 "Sabian HHX Cymbals - Traditional sounds with contemporary influence", Modern Drummer, May 2001, pg. 49)
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