Difference between revisions of "Sabian HHX 20" Zen China"
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'''Size:''' 20 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 20 Inch<br> | ||
'''Series:''' [[Sabian HHX#HHX|HHX]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[Sabian HHX#HHX|HHX]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Weight:''' 1431g, 1439g, 1444g, 1446g, 1464g, 1481g, 1523g, 1523g, 1525g, 1529g, 1534g, 1576g<br> | + | '''Weight:''' 1431g, 1439g, 1444g, 1446g, 1464g, 1481g, 1503g, 1523g, 1523g, 1525g, 1529g, 1534g, 1576g<br> |
| − | '''Median Weight:''' | + | '''Median Weight:''' 1503g (n=13)<br> |
'''Years of production:''' 2011 - Present<br> | '''Years of production:''' 2011 - Present<br> | ||
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/x0OP_LtuCDE?si=lY4bag26Zmp0Jett HHX 20" Zen China]<br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/x0OP_LtuCDE?si=lY4bag26Zmp0Jett HHX 20" Zen China]<br> | ||
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The way it sits on the stand makes it easy to ride, as well as in a more studied stick-tip manner if you prefer. The overall sound is full-bodied, but it's deep, warm and smooth for a china." <br> | The way it sits on the stand makes it easy to ride, as well as in a more studied stick-tip manner if you prefer. The overall sound is full-bodied, but it's deep, warm and smooth for a china." <br> | ||
| − | Review written by Geoff Nicholls ("Sabian Players' Choice Cymbals review", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/sabian-players-choice-cymbals-549217 musicradar.com], June 17, 2012)<br> | + | :Review written by Geoff Nicholls ("Sabian Players' Choice Cymbals review", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/sabian-players-choice-cymbals-549217 musicradar.com], June 17, 2012)<br> |
'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | ||
Latest revision as of 01:44, 11 November 2025
Group: Chinas
Type: Zen China
Size: 20 Inch
Series: HHX
Weight: 1431g, 1439g, 1444g, 1446g, 1464g, 1481g, 1503g, 1523g, 1523g, 1525g, 1529g, 1534g, 1576g
Median Weight: 1503g (n=13)
Years of production: 2011 - Present
Sound file: HHX 20" Zen China
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Sabian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The 20" HHX Zen china has an unusual convoluted profile with a normal round bell, allowing it to be played the usual way up (not inverted like most chinas) - and the rim is bent down for easy crashing and riding. It's traditionally hand-hammered but also has extra HHX-style hammering to flatten out the playing surface next to the bell.
Zen implies inscrutable and the 20" HHX china is more subtle and sweet, less trashy and more musical than many chinas. This means that if you ride it by walloping the edge with strong quarter notes (the way chinas are often assailed these days) the result is a more harmonious racket than is usual.
The way it sits on the stand makes it easy to ride, as well as in a more studied stick-tip manner if you prefer. The overall sound is full-bodied, but it's deep, warm and smooth for a china."
- Review written by Geoff Nicholls ("Sabian Players' Choice Cymbals review", musicradar.com, June 17, 2012)
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