Sabian 21" AA Holy China

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Sabian 21" AA Holy China

Sabian

21" AA Holy China

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 263331
Brand: Sabian
Model: 21" AA Holy China
Price: $525.80

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This Holy China is a statement piece. It’s a high-end cymbal offering a uniquely bright and explosive sound, perfect for modern rock, metal, and progressive music where you need that extra sonic texture and visual flair. The AA finish really pops under stage lights, too.

Product Description

  • Sabian 21" AA Holy China
  • China Cymbal
  • Size: 21"
  • AA Holy China
  • Appearance: Brilliant
  • Achieves a higher tone via its exceptional profile
  • The sound holes generate more volume and decay while the large untreated bell ensures a distinctive China sound
PROS
  • • Brilliant finish provides exceptional visual stage presence.
  • • Unique profile yields a complex, shimmering wash of sound.
  • • Large, untreated bell delivers a powerfully distinctive China character.
  • • Sabian’s HH alloy construction offers durability and a refined tone.
CONS
  • • The higher pitch might not suit all musical genres, limiting versatility.
  • • Its complex voicing can be challenging to blend in dense, layered arrangements.
  • • The brilliant finish is prone to finger smudging and requires more cleaning.

Product Video

Key Features

Size 21 in
Material Sabian HH Alloy
Finish Brilliant
Sound Character Bright, Washed, Cutting, Exotic
Weight Medium-Heavy

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s brighter and more focused than a traditional China; less trashy, more shimmering, and with a more defined bell.
Yes, the HH alloy is known for its robustness; this cymbal should hold up well to regular use and travel.
Careful cymbal selection and placement are key – it's best paired with darker, more controlled cymbals to avoid a harsh, overwhelming sound.

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