Sabian Percussion 10" Chopper

Group: Other
Type: Chopper
Size: 10 Inch
Series: Percussion
Weight: 1277g, 1279g, 1280g, 1282g, 1283g, 1285g
Years of production: 2008¹ - Present
Sound file: Percussion 10" & 12" Chopper
Percussion 10" Chopper
Percussion 10" Chopper
Percussion 10" Chopper
Percussion 10" Chopper
Percussion 10" Chopper
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Review: ""The Choppers produce blasts of brilliant metallic crunch. We were struck by how many nuances and subtleties could be pulled out of them"

The Choppers, which come in three sizes - 8", 10" and 12" - are a little closer to regular cymbals, being cut from sheets of B8 bronze. There any resemblance ends though, as the Choppers feature an intricate three-layer design that has taken Sabian some time to arrive at.

At the bottom of each Chopper lies a solid disc of bronze, which features swirls of textured lathing for friction-creating purposes. The next layer is a similarly textured disc, which has been cut into a seven-bladed fan shape. Above this, the final layer is also cut into a fan shape, but it's offset so that its blades overlap those of the layer below. Unlike the other two layers it's also buffed to a shine.

All the fan blades are cut in a way that leaves a sharp edge pointing below each incision, again to encourage friction. This sandwich of metal is held together by three rivets that allow a few millimetres of movement, but no more."

Review written by Adam Jones ("Sabian Bells and Choppers review", MusicRadar.com, November 24, 2008)

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Source:
¹ Sabian What's Your Sound Catalog 2008