Sabian Paragon 20" Chinese

Group: Chinas
Type: Chinese
Size: 20 Inch
Series: Paragon
Weight: 1488g, 1568g, 1620g, 1645g, 1649g, 1680g, 1725g
Median Weight: 1645g (n=7)
Years of production: 2004 - Present
Sound File: Paragon 20" Chinese
Paragon 20" Chinese
Paragon 20" Chinese
Paragon 20" Chinese
Paragon 20" Chinese
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Review: "Considering that Neil Peart has played authentic Chinese-made China cymbals for many years, it's not surprising (although it is impressive) that the 20" Paragon China has a very traditional China sound, with a dry, direct tone and a piercing attack. It has a much smaller lip than that of the 19" China, which gives the 20" China more articulation and less sustain. The 19" China, on the other hand, is a trashy, dark cymbal with a very wide lip. The large hammered edges spread the sound with a warm, quick attack and a sweet, sustaining decay. These two cymbals compliment each other well, offering a wide spectrum of aggressive sounds."

Review written by Mike Haid ("Product Close-Up - Sabian Paragon Cymbals - Tailored For The Tastes of Neil Peart", Modern Drummer, June 2004, p. 27)

Review: "Three China cymbals might sound redundant on paper, but these Paragon Brilliants are way different from each other. I've never played more than one China at a time, but these could change my mind. The 19" had a unique wide-flange profile with exaggerated hammering. It was nice and trashy sounding with a quick decay when played upside down. This is strictly an accent cymbal that's not really meant for proper riding. Conversely, the 20" is a more traditional China that had good body and spread when played upside down yet offered that classic China ride sound in the right-side-up position, with a crash sound straight out of Charlie Watts' bag."

Review written by J.R. Frondelli ("Sabian Paragon Brilliant and Vault Artisan Cymbals", Modern Drummer, January 2011, p.20)

Artist/song where it can be heard: Daniel Adair, Neil Peart