Difference between revisions of "Sabian Radia"
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'''Production:''' The cymbals are individually hand-hammered for tonal complexity and increased musical value, with their surface scraped (in gong fashion) to create an "ancient oriental" appearance.<br> | '''Production:''' The cymbals are individually hand-hammered for tonal complexity and increased musical value, with their surface scraped (in gong fashion) to create an "ancient oriental" appearance.<br> | ||
'''Applications:''' All volume settings • Live playing and recording • Entire range of music styles<br> | '''Applications:''' All volume settings • Live playing and recording • Entire range of music styles<br> | ||
| − | '''Users:''' [[ | + | '''Users:''' [[Terry Bozzio]]<br> |
'''Sound:''' Somewhat dry, dark, and exotic, with a quick sustain<br> | '''Sound:''' Somewhat dry, dark, and exotic, with a quick sustain<br> | ||
'''NOTE:''' Radia did not have the model marked on them. (Even Sabian literature listed them with model names.) It was only after some were integrated into the [[Sabian HH|HH]] series that the cymbals' model names were added. | '''NOTE:''' Radia did not have the model marked on them. (Even Sabian literature listed them with model names.) It was only after some were integrated into the [[Sabian HH|HH]] series that the cymbals' model names were added. | ||
Latest revision as of 01:01, 25 January 2026
Introduction: 1998
Background: Developed in collaboration between Sabian and Terry Bozzio.
Innovation: Hand-hammered cymbals with unique sound and appearance
Alloy: B20
Quality: Professional
Production: The cymbals are individually hand-hammered for tonal complexity and increased musical value, with their surface scraped (in gong fashion) to create an "ancient oriental" appearance.
Applications: All volume settings • Live playing and recording • Entire range of music styles
Users: Terry Bozzio
Sound: Somewhat dry, dark, and exotic, with a quick sustain
NOTE: Radia did not have the model marked on them. (Even Sabian literature listed them with model names.) It was only after some were integrated into the HH series that the cymbals' model names were added.
Rides
Crashes
Hi-Hats
Chinas
Splashes
Other
- Bell Disc - 8" 11" 12" 12½" 13" 14"
- Cup Chime - 7" 7½" 8" 8½" 9"
- Heavy Bell - 13"
- Small Bell Cup Chime - 7"
