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Chad Smith and Michael Anthony with the Sabian Holy China

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The Sabian AA Holy China Brilliant 21" is a cymbal designed in collaboration with Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith to deliver an explosive sound ideal for rock, funk, jazz and blues. This innovative cymbal from the cymbal masters at Sabian combines 64 holes, a large raw bell, high profile and wide lip to produce a bright, loud tone. The 21" size provides a lower pitch that complements the sonic footprint of most drum kits.

Cut Through the Mix With Piercing Brilliance

The Sabian AA Holy China Brilliant 21" cymbal's design enhances its ability to cut through dense mixes with a shimmering, piercing tone. Its high profile further raises the pitch to help the cymbal's sound carry over other instruments. Sixty four strategically placed holes increase volume and sustain for a trashy reverberation that seems to last endlessly.

Raw, Rugged Bell Delivers a Mighty Cut

The Sabian AA Holy China Brilliant 21" cymbal hosts is a large, unfinished raw bell that provides an aggressive, metallic cut. The bell's rawness gives drummers a durable surface for crashing and a bold, assertive tone. Combined with the cymbal's brilliant finish and high profile, the raw bell helps the AA Holy China Brilliant 21" cymbal slice through live mixes with a commanding presence.

Performance-Ready Design Meets the Demands of Any Genre

With a combination of sonic features tailored for high-volume performance, the Sabian AA Holy China Brilliant 21" cymbal delivers the power, cut and trashy tones desired for rock, funk and blues. Its substantial size also provides the lower pitch range to complement full drum kits, while its innovative hole and bell design yields the volume to keep up with the loudest bands. The AA Holy China Brilliant 21" cymbal is a revolution in china cymbal design, fusing tradition with modernity.

SABIAN AA Holy China Brilliant 21 in. Brilliant
SABIAN AA Holy China Brilliant 21 in. Brilliant
SABIAN AA Holy China Brilliant 21 in. Brilliant

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Available in 19" or 21"

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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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