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17" AA Holy China Brilliant

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Sabian is proud to offer the AA Holy China Brilliant 17" an innovative cymbal handcrafted from musical B20 bronze. Developed with Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, this 17" Holy China delivers the trashy tone of the original China model at a lower volume. Its higher profile, wide lip and 51 holes combine to yield an explosive tone with increased volume, projection and sustain. The large raw bell provides a crisp, cutting sound, while the brilliant finish enhances clarity and articulation.

Unique Size and Hole Pattern For Unmatched Tone

The Sabian AA Holy China Brilliant 17" features a unique 17" size and 51 strategically placed holes to produce a trashy tone like no other. The holes increase projection and open up the sound, while reducing overall volume for a balanced trashy tone in any setting.

Higher Profile and Raw Bell For Power and Presence

A higher profile and wide lip give the AA Holy China Brilliant 17" a robust, powerful voice with enhanced presence. The large raw bell delivers a crisp attack and helps the cymbal cut through. Combined, these design elements make for an explosive cymbal with a commanding tone.

Handcrafted B20 Bronze Construction

Like all Sabian cymbals, the AA Holy China Brilliant 17" is handcrafted in Canada from B20 bronze, a proprietary alloy prized for its musicality, responsiveness and durability. B20 bronze provides the ideal combination of tonal qualities for a trashy yet musical cymbal.

Vintage-Inspired Design, Modern Tone

While inspired by vintage China cymbals, the AA Holy China Brilliant 17" delivers a modern, innovative tone all its own. Sabian developed this cymbal in collaboration with Chad Smith to provide a trashy, loud option for creative drummers. The end result is a highly versatile cymbal that produces a range of trashy sounds not found in any other cymbal.

SABIAN AA Holy China Cymbal 17 in. Brilliant
SABIAN AA Holy China Cymbal 17 in. Brilliant
SABIAN AA Holy China Cymbal 17 in. Brilliant

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North American Warranty: SABIAN cymbals are guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase on all SABIAN series except Solar by SABIAN which has a 6-month warranty period. If after inspection by SABIAN personnel it is determined that the cymbal failed under normal use, a replacement cymbal of the same size and series will be provided free of charge. To obtain warranty service, ship the cymbals prepaid along with a copy of the dated proof of purchase to the following; In the USA. SABIAN Inc, 100 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050. Please call 1-800-81-SABIAN and request an RA#. Please allow 4–6 weeks for processing and return shipping. The above pertains to SABIAN cymbals purchased in North America. As warranty laws vary from country to country, you will need to check with the dealer where you purchased the cymbal for warranty details in any country outside North America, as the warranty is administered by the SABIAN distributor in the respective country. Warranty replacements for cymbals purchased in Canada and the USA cannot be shipped outside the USA and Canada.

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  • Great sounding China

    5

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    submitted10 days ago

    byDJ

    fromSalt lake city

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Size and sound gets the job done. #sweepstakes

  • Amazing Sound in this China, even at 17"

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byVysterion

    fromNashville, TN

    This China is great if you want a lot of sound, but don't want to buy the 19 or 21 inch models which are much louder. Basically, if you like your neighbors enough to not irritate them to death, this is a solid choice. It still cuts through and has just the right amount of sustain. Great choice if you're looking for a china that will give you that great trashy sound, but not so loud you'll shatter your neighbors eardrums! :)

  • Fast China sound

    5

    submitted13 years ago

    byDave Pro

    fromBrooklyn

    This cymbal has drilled holes that makes this china to have quick decay it doesn't choke the sound but it is very loud and aggressive thank you Chad Smith.

  • Im in awe!

    5

    submitted13 years ago

    byElliot Weiland

    fromel cajon

    This cymbal is so loud and trashy! i had it set up next to a 19" and it is just as trashy just a little bit brighter. Great buy!

  • This thing is a beast

    5

    submitted13 years ago

    byJordan Thompson

    fromSeatte WA

    I got this about a month ago because my local GC was out of the 19" Vault holy china, but now I'm glad I got this. Obviously the first thing I noticed about both this and the Vault was the bell, which gives this great diversity in being a china you can just ride on. The next thing I notice was that this cymbal is LOUD. It has a really sharp with a quick response and pretty short sustain, so the AA Holy is perfect for accents.

  • Sabian's Best Award Winning China for 2011

    5

    submitted13 years ago

    byDave Pro

    fromBrooklyn, NY

    I was looking for a china cymbal that has the sound of a real china, not like the ones that are out now but something not normal unlike other china cymbals. I formally was a fan of Zildjian chinese cymbals starting from ZXT,Avedis Zildjian China Low, and Oriental China Trash. None of this cymbal product lines gave me the sound that I was looking for until last years new Sabian products which was the Holy China by Chad Smith. I recently tried out the 19"inch version which was nice but I wanted something a little smaller but the same profile. I just purchase the 17" inch and what can I say. It's awesome! I like the unqiue design of the cymbal kinda looks like the ozone crashes with the holes drill into them very unique, making it more louder and trasher with dirty bite. Very aggressive response very fast,and cutting. This is one of the best china cymbals i've ever played in my life. And thanks to Chad Smith my prayers have been answered.

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