Difference between revisions of "B20 By Sabian"
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| − | '''Introduction:''' | + | '''Introduction:''' 1985<br> |
| − | '''Discontinued:''' | + | '''Discontinued:''' ?<br> |
'''Background:''' This series contained less silver than Sabian's other B20 lines, in order to sell at a cheaper price point. (Actually no silver was used). This was Sabian's first attempt at a budget-minded B20 alloy series. Twenty years would pass before trying again, with the [[Sabian XS20|XS20]] line. <br> | '''Background:''' This series contained less silver than Sabian's other B20 lines, in order to sell at a cheaper price point. (Actually no silver was used). This was Sabian's first attempt at a budget-minded B20 alloy series. Twenty years would pass before trying again, with the [[Sabian XS20|XS20]] line. <br> | ||
'''Alloy:''' [[Alloys#B20_Alloy|B20]]<br> | '''Alloy:''' [[Alloys#B20_Alloy|B20]]<br> | ||
Revision as of 15:10, 15 March 2025
Contents
Introduction: 1985
Discontinued: ?
Background: This series contained less silver than Sabian's other B20 lines, in order to sell at a cheaper price point. (Actually no silver was used). This was Sabian's first attempt at a budget-minded B20 alloy series. Twenty years would pass before trying again, with the XS20 line.
Alloy: B20
Quality: Entry to mid-level
Production: Produced by Tosco in Italy. Liquid bronze was poured into molds. Once dry, a mounting hole was drilled, the cymbals were lathed, and then edged. The cymbals suffered from premature breakage, leading to its short lifespan.
Users:
Sound:
- NOTE: These are often undersized - an 18" can be 17 3/4", and so forth.
Rides
- Crash Ride - 18"
- Medium Ride - 20" 22" 24"
