Sabian 18" Stratus China
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Sabian
18" Stratus China
Product Info
Article Number:
577413
Brand:
Sabian
Model:
18" Stratus China
Category:
18" China Cymbals
Price:
$383.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Sabian Stratus China is a seriously well-voiced cymbal. It's got that bright, cutting attack you want from a china, but with a surprising amount of warmth from the B-20 bronze. Great for rock, pop, and even funk players who need a touch of exotic flair without overpowering the kit.
Product Description
- Sabian 18" Stratus China
- China Cymbal
- Size: 18"
- Material: B-20 Bronze
- High impact hammered
- Traditional finish
- Fast
- sharp attack and short decay
PROS
- • B-20 bronze provides a warm, complex overtone structure.
- • Hammering creates a lively, responsive wash and quick attack.
- • Traditional finish delivers a raw, unlacquered sound with natural aging.
- • Well-balanced weight allows for controlled crashes and expressive swells.
CONS
- • The shorter decay might limit its use in very ambient or atmospheric settings.
- • Traditional finish requires more diligent cleaning to prevent oxidation.
- • While versatile, it's not as explosively loud as some heavier, more extreme china models.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
18"
Material
B-20 Bronze
Finish
Traditional
Sound Character
Fast, Sharp Attack, Short Decay, Washed
Weight
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions
The HHX China is generally more complex and darker, while the Stratus is brighter and more focused, offering a quicker response.
Yes, the traditional finish will naturally tarnish, which some players appreciate for the aged look, but requires regular cleaning to maintain brightness.
It can function as a crash, but its primary strength is as a china – its decay is too short for a full crash sound, and it will be thinner than a typical crash.
