Difference between revisions of "Sabian Signature 12" V-FX Mini Hats"
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'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/EQPEf0ywg7E?si=aOdtWh7LTNjFz8LN Signature 12" V-FX Mini Hats] <br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/EQPEf0ywg7E?si=aOdtWh7LTNjFz8LN Signature 12" V-FX Mini Hats] <br> | ||
'''Sabian's Description:''' [[Sabian V-FX Mini Hats#Signature|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Sabian's Description:''' [[Sabian V-FX Mini Hats#Signature|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Review:''' "Take a heavy top cymbal with a large bell, add a very heavy flat bottom, and you have an unusual mix of textures. The weight of the pair gives them cutting articulation with a high, clear voice and a solid "chick" sound. The top has a strong bell sound and great stick definition. The bottom, when played separately, rings like a cup chime. You could play all over both of them to produce a variety of flavors. Yet, in combination, this hi-hat set is probably the most conventional-sounding component of the V-FX line. Sure, the cymbals are only 12" in diameter and the voice is high and strong, but they could also be played with a "normal" setup of comparably heavy cymbals." | + | '''Review:''' "Take a heavy top cymbal with a large bell, add a very heavy flat bottom, and you have an unusual mix of textures. The weight of the pair gives them cutting articulation with a high, clear voice and a solid "chick" sound. The top has a strong bell sound and great stick definition. The bottom, when played separately, rings like a cup chime. You could play all over both of them to produce a variety of flavors. Yet, in combination, this hi-hat set is probably the most conventional-sounding component of the V-FX line. Sure, the cymbals are only 12" in diameter and the voice is high and strong, but they could also be played with a "normal" setup of comparably heavy cymbals."<br> |
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:Review written by Chap Ostrander ("Sabian V-FX And Richie "Gajate" Garcia Specialty Cymbals", Modern Drummer, December 1999, pp. 46-47) <br> | :Review written by Chap Ostrander ("Sabian V-FX And Richie "Gajate" Garcia Specialty Cymbals", Modern Drummer, December 1999, pp. 46-47) <br> | ||
'''Artist/song where it can be heard:'''<br> | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:'''<br> | ||
Revision as of 07:43, 13 October 2025
Group: Hi-Hats
Type: V-FX Mini Hats
Size: 12 Inch
Series: Signature
Weight: Top: 740g / Bottom: 1468g
- Top: 798g / Bottom: 1500g
- Top: 798g / Bottom: 1500g
Years of production: 1999 - 2002
Sound file: Signature 12" V-FX Mini Hats
Sabian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "Take a heavy top cymbal with a large bell, add a very heavy flat bottom, and you have an unusual mix of textures. The weight of the pair gives them cutting articulation with a high, clear voice and a solid "chick" sound. The top has a strong bell sound and great stick definition. The bottom, when played separately, rings like a cup chime. You could play all over both of them to produce a variety of flavors. Yet, in combination, this hi-hat set is probably the most conventional-sounding component of the V-FX line. Sure, the cymbals are only 12" in diameter and the voice is high and strong, but they could also be played with a "normal" setup of comparably heavy cymbals."
- Review written by Chap Ostrander ("Sabian V-FX And Richie "Gajate" Garcia Specialty Cymbals", Modern Drummer, December 1999, pp. 46-47)
Artist/song where it can be heard:
