Difference between revisions of "Sabian HHX Evolution 14" Mini Chinese"
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| − | '''Group:''' [[Sabian | + | '''Group:''' [[Sabian Types and Models#Chinas|Chinas]]<br> |
'''Type:''' [[Sabian Mini Chinese|Mini Chinese]]<br> | '''Type:''' [[Sabian Mini Chinese|Mini Chinese]]<br> | ||
'''Size:''' 14 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 14 Inch<br> | ||
'''Series:''' [[Sabian HHX#HHX Evolution|HHX Evolution]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[Sabian HHX#HHX Evolution|HHX Evolution]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Weight:''' 588g, 724g, 734g<br> | + | '''Weight:''' 588g, 611g, 670g, 724g, 734g<br> |
| + | '''Median Weight:''' 670g (n=5)<br> | ||
'''Years of production:''' 2002* - Present<br> | '''Years of production:''' 2002* - Present<br> | ||
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/Ce3iQSkl97A?si=n6CHSv05cB8KC9k1 HHX Evolution 14" Mini Chinese] <br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/Ce3iQSkl97A?si=n6CHSv05cB8KC9k1 HHX Evolution 14" Mini Chinese] <br> | ||
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[https://youtu.be/ZgTagd52n2o?si=cP9My2p_VKzbUiMw HHX Evolution 14" Mini Chinese]<br> | [https://youtu.be/ZgTagd52n2o?si=cP9My2p_VKzbUiMw HHX Evolution 14" Mini Chinese]<br> | ||
[https://youtu.be/WBy59qk_btg?si=GsQRNfBKR4m_-g5K HHX Evolution 14" Mini Chinese]<br> | [https://youtu.be/WBy59qk_btg?si=GsQRNfBKR4m_-g5K HHX Evolution 14" Mini Chinese]<br> | ||
| + | [https://youtu.be/4r7ikZKTbSk?si=hKToweppQOqTd4Q2 HHX Evolution 14" Mini Chinese]<br> | ||
'''Sabian's Description:''' [[Sabian Mini Chinese#HHX Evolution|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Sabian's Description:''' [[Sabian Mini Chinese#HHX Evolution|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
'''Review''': "The HHX Evolution Mini Chinese is a 14" extra-thin cymbal with a traditional Chinese-style upturned edge. It's designed to be played alone or stacked atop another cymbal for a trashy effect. The cymbal is heavily-hammered with large hammer marks, and has narrow lathings (for fast response) and a brilliant finish. the small, raw bell has a slightly blackened "unfinished" look to it. <br> | '''Review''': "The HHX Evolution Mini Chinese is a 14" extra-thin cymbal with a traditional Chinese-style upturned edge. It's designed to be played alone or stacked atop another cymbal for a trashy effect. The cymbal is heavily-hammered with large hammer marks, and has narrow lathings (for fast response) and a brilliant finish. the small, raw bell has a slightly blackened "unfinished" look to it. <br> | ||
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When I piggybacked the Mini Chinese on an 18" crash cymbal, it delivered a sound that was a cross between the trash of a Chinese and the rasp of a loose sidestick glance off a hi-hat. But it a deeper punch and more sustain and overtone ring. Since the cymbal is just 14" in diameter, you can even mount it on a 16" crash with good results. The sound will be tighter, with a quicker decay. <br> | When I piggybacked the Mini Chinese on an 18" crash cymbal, it delivered a sound that was a cross between the trash of a Chinese and the rasp of a loose sidestick glance off a hi-hat. But it a deeper punch and more sustain and overtone ring. Since the cymbal is just 14" in diameter, you can even mount it on a 16" crash with good results. The sound will be tighter, with a quicker decay. <br> | ||
| − | The HHX Evolution Mini Chinese provides a fast, explosive crash that's easily heard, but without the overpowering effect of a larger cymbal.<br> | + | The HHX Evolution Mini Chinese provides a fast, explosive crash that's easily heard, but without the overpowering effect of a larger cymbal."<br> |
| − | Review written by Kevin D. Osborne ("Product Close-Up - Sabian HHXplosion Crashes, HHX Evolution Mini Chinese, John Blackwell "Jia" Chinese, And X-Celerator Hats - Accents, Effects, and More", Modern Drummer, January 2004, p.36)<br> | + | :Review written by Kevin D. Osborne ("Product Close-Up - Sabian HHXplosion Crashes, HHX Evolution Mini Chinese, John Blackwell "Jia" Chinese, And X-Celerator Hats - Accents, Effects, and More", Modern Drummer, January 2004, p.36)<br> |
| − | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | + | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' [[George Kollias]], [[Jojo Mayer]], [[Dave Weckl]]<br> |
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Source:<br> | Source:<br> | ||
(*) Modern Drummer, November 2002, p.36 | (*) Modern Drummer, November 2002, p.36 | ||
Latest revision as of 12:11, 13 December 2025
Group: Chinas
Type: Mini Chinese
Size: 14 Inch
Series: HHX Evolution
Weight: 588g, 611g, 670g, 724g, 734g
Median Weight: 670g (n=5)
Years of production: 2002* - Present
Sound file: HHX Evolution 14" Mini Chinese
HHX Evolution 14" Mini Chinese
HHX Evolution 14" Mini Chinese
HHX Evolution 14" Mini Chinese
HHX Evolution 14" Mini Chinese
HHX Evolution 14" Mini Chinese
HHX Evolution 14" Mini Chinese
Sabian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The HHX Evolution Mini Chinese is a 14" extra-thin cymbal with a traditional Chinese-style upturned edge. It's designed to be played alone or stacked atop another cymbal for a trashy effect. The cymbal is heavily-hammered with large hammer marks, and has narrow lathings (for fast response) and a brilliant finish. the small, raw bell has a slightly blackened "unfinished" look to it.
The Mini Chinese has a bright sound when played on its own, with a very fast response but plenty of sustain for its size. It also has some nice musical overtones instead of just the flat, trash-can-lid sound you get from some China cymbals. Its size lets it perform well as either a splash or a crash for fast crashes or accents.
When I piggybacked the Mini Chinese on an 18" crash cymbal, it delivered a sound that was a cross between the trash of a Chinese and the rasp of a loose sidestick glance off a hi-hat. But it a deeper punch and more sustain and overtone ring. Since the cymbal is just 14" in diameter, you can even mount it on a 16" crash with good results. The sound will be tighter, with a quicker decay.
The HHX Evolution Mini Chinese provides a fast, explosive crash that's easily heard, but without the overpowering effect of a larger cymbal."
- Review written by Kevin D. Osborne ("Product Close-Up - Sabian HHXplosion Crashes, HHX Evolution Mini Chinese, John Blackwell "Jia" Chinese, And X-Celerator Hats - Accents, Effects, and More", Modern Drummer, January 2004, p.36)
Artist/song where it can be heard: George Kollias, Jojo Mayer, Dave Weckl
Source:
(*) Modern Drummer, November 2002, p.36
