Sabian 12" AA Mini Holy China

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Sabian 12" AA Mini Holy China

Sabian

12" AA Mini Holy China

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 410872
Brand: Sabian
Model: 12" AA Mini Holy China
Price: $269.50

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This Mini Holy China is a beast – Chad Smith really nailed the aggressive, trashy sound. It’s perfect for rock, metal, and anything needing a sharp, explosive accent, but it's not a general-purpose cymbal; it's a specialist. Be gentle with it, though, that thin profile is part of what makes it special, but also its weakness.

Product Description

  • Sabian 12" AA Mini Holy China
  • China Cymbal
  • Size: 12"
  • Developed in collaboration with Chad Smith
  • Extra thin
  • very short and aggressive china
  • Brilliant finish
PROS
  • • Chad Smith’s input delivers a uniquely aggressive and cutting sound.
  • • Extra thin profile allows for incredibly fast, complex wash patterns.
  • • Brilliant finish provides visual appeal and enhances high-frequency projection.
  • • Relatively compact size makes it ideal for smaller kits or tighter stages.
CONS
  • • The thinness makes it susceptible to cracking with rough handling.
  • • Limited tonal versatility; excels in aggressive styles, less suited for subtle work.
  • • High price point compared to other 12 in china cymbal options.

Product Video

Key Features

Size 12 in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Brilliant
Sound Character Short, aggressive, cutting, trashy wash
Weight Thin

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Mini Holy China is significantly shorter and more aggressive, lacking the deeper, more sustained wash of the full-sized version. It's a much more focused, explosive sound.
Absolutely. The thin profile and brilliant finish project sound exceptionally well, easily cutting through a loud band mix.
This is a go-to for players needing quick, articulate accents and trashy textures, especially in genres like hard rock, alternative, and modern metal.

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