Difference between revisions of "Sabian AA 12" Mini Holy China"
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| − | '''Group:''' [[Sabian | + | '''Group:''' [[Sabian Types and Models#Chinas|Chinas]]<br> |
'''Type:''' [[Sabian Mini Holy China|Mini Holy China]]<br> | '''Type:''' [[Sabian Mini Holy China|Mini Holy China]]<br> | ||
'''Size:''' 12 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 12 Inch<br> | ||
'''Series:''' [[Sabian AA#AA|AA]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[Sabian AA#AA|AA]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Weight:''' 348g, 356g, 370g, 388g, 398g, 400g<br> | + | '''Weight:''' 348g, 356g, 364g, 370g, 388g, 398g, 400g<br> |
| − | '''Median Weight:''' | + | '''Median Weight:''' 370g (n=7)<br> |
| − | '''Years of production:''' | + | '''Years of production:''' 2017 - Present <br> |
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/mqUiQlRClj4?si=CvCHGbn63Q5XraFC 7 AA Holy Chinas]<br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/mqUiQlRClj4?si=CvCHGbn63Q5XraFC 7 AA Holy Chinas]<br> | ||
[https://youtu.be/PGp1rOgxPes?si=jRcjW0XVXvJQ5wtq AA 12" Mini Holy China]<br> | [https://youtu.be/PGp1rOgxPes?si=jRcjW0XVXvJQ5wtq AA 12" Mini Holy China]<br> | ||
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[https://youtu.be/0_rMA4EEkyk?si=JWuA1AjlG3dmJ5WS AA 12" Mini Holy China]<br> | [https://youtu.be/0_rMA4EEkyk?si=JWuA1AjlG3dmJ5WS AA 12" Mini Holy China]<br> | ||
'''Sabian's Description:''' [[Sabian Mini Holy China#AA|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Sabian's Description:''' [[Sabian Mini Holy China#AA|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Review''': | + | '''Review''': "Next up are the Mini Holy Chinas. Renowned for their noisy, cutting sound, it’s arguable (usually from guitar players) that China cymbals don’t actually need any enhancement in this area. However, if we are to fault the squeakiest wheel in our cymbal bag, it’s that Chinas can sometimes be too overbearing, too ‘gong-like’ without enough wet crash, and the sustain is just a bit too long. The answer? Drill holes in it! |
| − | Review written by <br> | + | |
| + | The 10" and 12" versions we have here feature 20 and 30 holes each, and the increase in volume from the splashes is immediately noticeable, yet they complement their mini-brethren well. They’re cutting and, as expected, deliver a delightfully trashy burst of noise. Best of all they’re lightning quick. We did find that in isolation the 12" had a slight harmonic ring that sustained, but once you unleash it during a groove, it’s inaudible." <br> | ||
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| + | :Review written by Stuart Williams ("Sabian 2017 Effects review", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/sabian-2017-effects musicradar.com], July 26, 2017)<br> | ||
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| + | '''Review:''' "If you keep up with Sabian at all, then you know that Chad Smith is one of their endorsers and has a signature cymbal called the Holy China. The cymbal is a typical China cymbal that has been drilled with approximately 10 rows of multiple drill holes. The resulting cymbal has a lighter weight and brighter sound. | ||
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| + | This year Sabian has introduced the Mini Holy China to this lineup. The cymbals are offered in 8", 10", and 12" sizes, and the cymbal sent to me for review was the 12" version. I am admittedly a China cymbal fan; I once temporarily deafened a bass player with an authentic China cymbal, and ever since my exposure in the 80s to The Outfields' Your Love, I've incorporated a China cymbal in my playing. So I started out by really digging the tininess of this China cymbal. Sabian claims that this cymbal "cuts better than any other cymbal its size," and they'll get no argument from me. To my ear, the 12" Holy China produced about as much white noise as the Fast Stax, yet with a splashy/trashy component. However, your bandmates may not be able to cope with this little cymbal's bite because it will cut through a Marshall stack on 11!" | ||
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| + | Bullet points: | ||
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| + | Style - Vintage<br> | ||
| + | Sound - Bright<br> | ||
| + | Weight - Extra Thin<br> | ||
| + | Metal - B20 Alloy<br> | ||
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| + | :Review written by Dendy Jarrett ("Sabian Effects Cymbals - 2017 Additions", [https://www.harmonycentral.com/expert-reviews/drum-and-percussion/sabian-effects-cymbals-2017-additions-r542/ harmonycentral.com], July 3, 2017) | ||
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'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | ||
Latest revision as of 11:42, 30 January 2026
Group: Chinas
Type: Mini Holy China
Size: 12 Inch
Series: AA
Weight: 348g, 356g, 364g, 370g, 388g, 398g, 400g
Median Weight: 370g (n=7)
Years of production: 2017 - Present
Sound file: 7 AA Holy Chinas
AA 12" Mini Holy China
AA 12" Mini Holy China
AA 12" Mini Holy China
AA 8"/10"/12" Mini Holy Chinas
AA 12" Mini Holy China
AA 12" Mini Holy China
AA 12" Mini Holy China
Sabian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "Next up are the Mini Holy Chinas. Renowned for their noisy, cutting sound, it’s arguable (usually from guitar players) that China cymbals don’t actually need any enhancement in this area. However, if we are to fault the squeakiest wheel in our cymbal bag, it’s that Chinas can sometimes be too overbearing, too ‘gong-like’ without enough wet crash, and the sustain is just a bit too long. The answer? Drill holes in it!
The 10" and 12" versions we have here feature 20 and 30 holes each, and the increase in volume from the splashes is immediately noticeable, yet they complement their mini-brethren well. They’re cutting and, as expected, deliver a delightfully trashy burst of noise. Best of all they’re lightning quick. We did find that in isolation the 12" had a slight harmonic ring that sustained, but once you unleash it during a groove, it’s inaudible."
- Review written by Stuart Williams ("Sabian 2017 Effects review", musicradar.com, July 26, 2017)
Review: "If you keep up with Sabian at all, then you know that Chad Smith is one of their endorsers and has a signature cymbal called the Holy China. The cymbal is a typical China cymbal that has been drilled with approximately 10 rows of multiple drill holes. The resulting cymbal has a lighter weight and brighter sound.
This year Sabian has introduced the Mini Holy China to this lineup. The cymbals are offered in 8", 10", and 12" sizes, and the cymbal sent to me for review was the 12" version. I am admittedly a China cymbal fan; I once temporarily deafened a bass player with an authentic China cymbal, and ever since my exposure in the 80s to The Outfields' Your Love, I've incorporated a China cymbal in my playing. So I started out by really digging the tininess of this China cymbal. Sabian claims that this cymbal "cuts better than any other cymbal its size," and they'll get no argument from me. To my ear, the 12" Holy China produced about as much white noise as the Fast Stax, yet with a splashy/trashy component. However, your bandmates may not be able to cope with this little cymbal's bite because it will cut through a Marshall stack on 11!"
Bullet points:
Style - Vintage
Sound - Bright
Weight - Extra Thin
Metal - B20 Alloy
- Review written by Dendy Jarrett ("Sabian Effects Cymbals - 2017 Additions", harmonycentral.com, July 3, 2017)
Artist/song where it can be heard:
