Sabian AA 10" Mini Holy China

Group: Chinas
Type: Mini Holy China
Size: 10 Inch
Series: AA
Weight: 235g, 248g, 267g, 269g, 270g
Median Weight: 267g (n=5)
Years of production: 2017 - Present
Sound file: AA 10" Mini Holy China
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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)

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