Sabian

Canada, est. 1960s · 288 products across 2 categories

288
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About Sabian

Sabian is a globally recognized leader in percussion cymbals, renowned for their diverse range of sounds and commitment to innovation. Founded as a direct response to a perceived lack of quality and selection in the cymbal market, Sabian quickly established itself as a challenger brand, forging a path with artist-driven designs and a focus on sonic exploration. Today, Sabian continues to be a favorite among drummers across genres, celebrated for their distinctive character and high-quality craftsmanship.

Founded
1960s
Country
Canada
Segment
Premium
Target
Sabian appeals to professional drummers and serious hobbyists seeking high-quali
Known For
HHX Series (distinctive dark and complex tones) AAX Series (bright, modern sounds) Sabian Signature Series (artist collaborations) Thin series (versatile, responsive feel) Artisan series (hand-hammered, unique voicing)
PROS
  • • Extensive range caters to diverse musical styles
  • • Artist-driven designs ensure authentic sounds
  • • Consistent quality and durability across lines
  • • Innovative manufacturing techniques enhance resonance
  • • Wide availability and global distribution network
CONS
  • • Some lines can be premium-priced, limiting accessibility
  • • Vast selection can be overwhelming for beginners
  • • Certain series may lack a distinct sonic identity
  • • Artisan series production can be limited
  • • HHX series can be perceived as overly dark by some.

Sabian Products

Sabian 21" HH Vintage Ride - 21" Ride Cymbals

Sabian 21" HH Vintage Ride

21" Ride Cymbals

$735
Sabian 21" HH Vintage Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 21", HH Vintage series, Hand-hammered, Material: B20 bronze, The size of...
4.7 Expert Rating
Sabian 22" HHX Complex Big Cup Ride - 22" Ride Cymbals

Sabian 22" HHX Complex Big Cup Ride

22" Ride Cymbals

$747
Sabian 22" HHX Complex Big Cup Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 22", Material: B20 bronze, Combination of HH and HHX hammering,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Sabian AA MAX Bell Chime Set - Cymbal Sets

Sabian AA MAX Bell Chime Set

Cymbal Sets

$384
Bell Chime Set, Consists of 6", 6.5", 7" AA MAX Bell Chime, Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)...
4.6 Expert Rating
Sabian 7" AA MAX Bell Chime - Effects Cymbals

Sabian 7" AA MAX Bell Chime

Effects Cymbals

$175
Sabian 7" AA MAX Bell Chime, Sabian 7" AA MAX Bell Chime, Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater) Signature Series, Size: 7",...
4.8 Expert Rating
Sabian 6.5" AA MAX Bell Chime - Effects Cymbals

Sabian 6.5" AA MAX Bell Chime

Effects Cymbals

$164
Sabian 6.5" AA MAX Bell Chime, Signature Series Mike Portnoy, clear and defined sound, thinner than a cup chime or...
4.6 Expert Rating
Sabian 22" HHX MAX Ride - 22" Ride Cymbals

Sabian 22" HHX MAX Ride

22" Ride Cymbals

$725
Sabian 22" HHX MAX Ride, Ride Cymbal, Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater) Signature Series, Size: 22", Material: b20 Bronze,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Sabian 11" AAX MAXX Splash V2 - 11" Splash Cymbals

Sabian 11" AAX MAXX Splash V2

11" Splash Cymbals

$252
Sabian 11" AAX MAXX Splash V2, Splash Cymbal, Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater) Signature Series, Size: 11", Material: B20...
4.9 Expert Rating
Sabian 23" HH Billy Cobham LE Ride - 23" Ride Cymbals

Sabian 23" HH Billy Cobham LE Ride

23" Ride Cymbals

$879
Sabian 23" HH Billy Cobham LE Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 23", Billy Cobham model, Material: B20 bronze, Hand-hammered,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Sabian 17" Stratus Crash - 17" Crash Cymbals

Sabian 17" Stratus Crash

17" Crash Cymbals

$347
Sabian 17" Stratus Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 17", Material: B20 Bronze, High impact hammered, Traditional finish, Thin...
4.5 Expert Rating
Sabian Stratus Promotional Set - Cymbal Sets

Sabian Stratus Promotional Set

Cymbal Sets

$1,077
Set of Cymbals, Hi-Hats provide a warm, semi-dark sound, Crash cymbals provide a deep...
4.8 Expert Rating
Sabian 12" Stratus Cirro Stax - Cymbal Stacks

Sabian 12" Stratus Cirro Stax

Cymbal Stacks

$439
Sabian 12" Stratus Cirro Stax, Cymbal Stack, Size: 12" Top, Material: B20 bronze, Smooth top and untreated bottom,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Sabian 22" HHX BFM World Ride Cymbal - 22" Ride Cymbals

Sabian 22" HHX BFM World Ride Cymbal

22" Ride Cymbals

$725
Sabian 22" HHX BFM World Ride Cymbal, Ride Cymbal, Size: 22", HHX BFM World Ride, Developed with Brian Frasier-Moore,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Sabian 18" Stratus China - 18" China Cymbals

Sabian 18" Stratus China

18" China Cymbals

$384
Sabian 18" Stratus China, China Cymbal, Size: 18", Material: B-20 Bronze, High impact hammered, Traditional finish,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Sabian 22" Stratus Ride - 22" Ride Cymbals

Sabian 22" Stratus Ride

22" Ride Cymbals

$505
Sabian 22" Stratus Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 22", Material: B-20 Bronze, High impact hammered, Traditional finish, Warm...
4.9 Expert Rating
Sabian 20" Stratus Ride - 20" Ride Cymbals

Sabian 20" Stratus Ride

20" Ride Cymbals

$439
Sabian 20" Stratus Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 20", Material: B-20 Bronze, High impact hammered, Traditional finish, Warm...
4.8 Expert Rating
Sabian 20" Stratus Crash - 20" Crash Cymbals

Sabian 20" Stratus Crash

20" Crash Cymbals

$439
Sabian 20" Stratus Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 20", Material: B-20 Bronze, High impact hammered, Traditional finish,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Sabian 15" Stratus Hi-Hat - 15" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Sabian 15" Stratus Hi-Hat

15" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$571
Sabian 15" Stratus Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 15", Material: B-20 Bronze, High impact hammered, Traditional finish,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Sabian 14" Stratus Hi-Hat - 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Sabian 14" Stratus Hi-Hat

14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$516
Sabian 14" Stratus Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 14", Material: B-20 Bronze, High impact hammered, Traditional finish,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Sabian 18" AA Molto Symp. Susp. Orch. - Hanging Cymbals

Sabian 18" AA Molto Symp. Susp. Orch.

Hanging Cymbals

$472
Sabian 18" AA Molto Symp. Susp. Orch., Orchestra Crash Cymbal, Size: 18", AA Series, Thickness: thin, Smooth,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Sabian 20" AA Suspended Orchestral - Hanging Cymbals

Sabian 20" AA Suspended Orchestral

Hanging Cymbals

$438
Sabian 20" AA Suspended Orchestral, Suspended Orchestra Crash Cymbal, Size: 20", AA Series, Thickness: thin, Bright,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Sabian 18" AA Suspended Orchestral - Hanging Cymbals

Sabian 18" AA Suspended Orchestral

Hanging Cymbals

$472
Sabian 18" AA Suspended Orchestral, Suspended Orchestra Crash Cymbal, Size: 18", AA Series, Thickness: thin, Bright,...
5 Expert Rating
Sabian 16" AA Suspended Orchestral - Hanging Cymbals

Sabian 16" AA Suspended Orchestral

Hanging Cymbals

$395
Sabian 16" AA Suspended Orchestral, Suspended Orchestra Crash Cymbal, Size: 16", AA Series, Thickness: thin, Bright,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Sabian 22" HHX Tempest Cymbal - 22" Ride Cymbals

Sabian 22" HHX Tempest Cymbal

22" Ride Cymbals

$725
Sabian 22" HHX Tempest Cymbal, Universal Cymbal, Size: 22", 2023 Vault Drop Series, Limited edition, Weight:...
4.8 Expert Rating
Sabian 22" HH Sessions Ride - 22" Ride Cymbals

Sabian 22" HH Sessions Ride

22" Ride Cymbals

$824
Sabian 22" HH Sessions Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 22", Todd Sucherman Signature Model, HH Series, Material: B20 Bronze,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Sabian HHX Complex Praise&Worship Set - Cymbal Sets

Sabian HHX Complex Praise&Worship Set

Cymbal Sets

$1,869
Sabian HHX Complex Praise&Worship Set, Set of Cymbals, Material: B20 bronze
4.4 Expert Rating
Sabian 15" HHX Complex Big Cup Hi-Hat - 15" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Sabian 15" HHX Complex Big Cup Hi-Hat

15" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$831
Sabian 15" HHX Complex Big Cup Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat, Size: 15", Material: B20 Bronze, The significantly enlarged bell makes...
4.8 Expert Rating
Sabian 20" HHX Complex Aero Crash - 20" Crash Cymbals

Sabian 20" HHX Complex Aero Crash

20" Crash Cymbals

$626
Sabian 20" HHX Complex Aero Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 20", Material: B20 Bronze, Combination of HH and HHX hammering,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Sabian 16" HHX Complex Aero Crash - 16" Crash Cymbals

Sabian 16" HHX Complex Aero Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$472
Sabian 16" HHX Complex Aero Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 16", Material: B20 Bronze, Combination of HH and HHX hammering,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Sabian 10" HHX Complex Aero Splash - 10" Splash Cymbals

Sabian 10" HHX Complex Aero Splash

10" Splash Cymbals

$237
Sabian 10" HHX Complex Aero Splash, Splash Cymbal, Size: 10", Material: B20 Bronze, Combination of HH and HHX...
4.9 Expert Rating
Sabian 19" AAX Crystal Thin Crash - 19" Crash Cymbals

Sabian 19" AAX Crystal Thin Crash

19" Crash Cymbals

$438
Sabian 19" AAX Crystal Thin Crash, Crystal Thin Crash Cymbal, Size: 19", AAX series, Brilliant finish, Clear, clean,...
5 Expert Rating
Sabian 17" AAX Crystal Thin Crash - 17" Crash Cymbals

Sabian 17" AAX Crystal Thin Crash

17" Crash Cymbals

$393
Sabian 17" AAX Crystal Thin Crash, Crystal Thin Crash Cymbal, Size: 17", AAX series, Brilliant finish, Clear, clean,...
5 Expert Rating
Sabian 18" HHX Anthology High Bell - 18" Crash Cymbals

Sabian 18" HHX Anthology High Bell

18" Crash Cymbals

$582
Sabian 18" HHX Anthology High Bell, High Bell Crash/Ride Cymbal, Size: 18", HHX Anthology Series, Developed in...
4.9 Expert Rating
Sabian 18" HHX Anthology Low Bell - 18" Crash Cymbals

Sabian 18" HHX Anthology Low Bell

18" Crash Cymbals

$582
Sabian 18" HHX Anthology Low Bell, Low Bell Crash/Ride Cymbal, Size: 18", HHX Anthology Series, Jojo Mayer Signature...
4.4 Expert Rating
Sabian 14" HHX Anthology Low Bell HH - 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Sabian 14" HHX Anthology Low Bell HH

14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$853
Sabian 14" HHX Anthology Low Bell HH, Low Bell Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 14", HHX Anthology Series, Developed in cooperation...
4.6 Expert Rating
Sabian 20" AA Molto Symp. Susp. Orch. - Hanging Cymbals

Sabian 20" AA Molto Symp. Susp. Orch.

Hanging Cymbals

$548
Sabian 20" AA Molto Symp. Susp. Orch., Orchestra Crash Cymbal, Size: 20", Finish: Natural, Thin, Soft, shimmering...
4.9 Expert Rating
Sabian 19" Artisan Trad. Sym. MH - 19" Orchestral Cymbals

Sabian 19" Artisan Trad. Sym. MH

19" Orchestral Cymbals

$1,737
Sabian 19" Artisan Trad. Sym. MH, Orchestra Cymbal, Size: 19", Medium Heavy, This heavier version offers a clear and...
5 Expert Rating
Sabian 18" Artisan Trad. Sym. ML - 18" Orchestral Cymbals

Sabian 18" Artisan Trad. Sym. ML

18" Orchestral Cymbals

$1,594
Sabian 18" Artisan Trad. Sym. ML, Orchestra cymbal, Size: 18", Medium Light, This lighter pair responds with a lively...
5 Expert Rating
Sabian 17" Artisan Trad. Sym. ML - 17" Orchestral Cymbals

Sabian 17" Artisan Trad. Sym. ML

17" Orchestral Cymbals

$1,462
Sabian 17" Artisan Trad. Sym. ML, Orchestra Cymbal, Size: 17", Medium Light, This lighter pair responds with a lively...
4.6 Expert Rating
Sabian 16" Artisan Trad. Sym. ML - 16" Orchestral Cymbals

Sabian 16" Artisan Trad. Sym. ML

16" Orchestral Cymbals

$1,341
Sabian 16" Artisan Trad. Sym. ML, Orchestra Cymbal, Size: 16", Medium light, This lighter pair responds with a...
4.7 Expert Rating
Sabian 18" Artisan Trad. Sym. MH - 18" Orchestral Cymbals

Sabian 18" Artisan Trad. Sym. MH

18" Orchestral Cymbals

$1,594
Sabian 18" Artisan Trad. Sym. MH, Orchestra Cymbal, Size: 18", Medium Heavy, This heavier version provides a clear and...
4.6 Expert Rating
Sabian 19" HHX Complex O-Zone China - 19" China Cymbals

Sabian 19" HHX Complex O-Zone China

19" China Cymbals

$582
Sabian 19" HHX Complex O-Zone China, Trash cymbal, B20 bronze, Combination of HH and HHX hammering, Hammered bell, 6...
4.7 Expert Rating
Sabian 17" HHX Complex O-Zone China - 17" China Cymbals

Sabian 17" HHX Complex O-Zone China

17" China Cymbals

$505
Sabian 17" HHX Complex O-Zone China, China Cymbal, Size: 17", HHX Complex O-Zone Series, Material: B20 Bronze,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Sabian 07" HHX Complex Splash - 7" Splash Cymbals

Sabian 07" HHX Complex Splash

7" Splash Cymbals

$208
Sabian 07" HHX Complex Splash, Splash Cymbal, Size: 07", HHX Complex Series, Material: B20 Bronze, Combination of HH...
4.7 Expert Rating
Sabian 17" HHX HHXtrem Crash trad. - 17" Crash Cymbals

Sabian 17" HHX HHXtrem Crash trad.

17" Crash Cymbals

$494
Sabian 17" HHX HHXtrem Crash trad., Crash Cymbal, Size: 17", HHX series, Traditional version, Dark, explosive crash...
4.5 Expert Rating
Sabian 19" HHX Complex suspended - Hanging Cymbals

Sabian 19" HHX Complex suspended

Hanging Cymbals

$637
Sabian 19" HHX Complex Suspended, Suspended Orchestra Cymbal, Size: 19", HHX Complex Espressivo Series, Medium, Finish:...
4.8 Expert Rating
Sabian 18" HHX Complex Espressivo - 18" Orchestral Cymbals

Sabian 18" HHX Complex Espressivo

18" Orchestral Cymbals

$1,176
Sabian 18" HHX Complex Espressivo, Orchestra Cymbal, Size: 18", HHX Complex Espressivo Series, Medium, Finish: Natural,...
5 Expert Rating
Sabian 21" HHX Groove Ride Tradition. - 21" Ride Cymbals

Sabian 21" HHX Groove Ride Tradition.

21" Ride Cymbals

$659
Sabian 21" HHX Groove Ride Tradition., Ride cymbal, Size: 21", Traditional version, B20 bronze, Hand-hammered,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Sabian SBR Promo Cymbal Set - Cymbal Sets

Sabian SBR Promo Cymbal Set

Cymbal Sets

$373
Cymbal Set, SBR Series, Material: Brass
4.6 Expert Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sabian

Sabian cymbals are primarily manufactured in Canada, with some production also taking place in England and Taiwan to meet global demand.

Sabian focuses heavily on artist collaboration and sonic experimentation, creating distinct series with unique tonal characteristics and playing feel, often emphasizing a more nuanced and complex sound.

HHX cymbals are known for their darker, more complex and often more raw sounds, while AAX cymbals offer a brighter, more modern and polished tonal character.

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