Sabian News 2010 – XS20 & SBr Cymbals

2009-12-21

SABIAN ADDS ‘BRILLIANT FINISH’ TO Xs20 CYMBALS

Best Seller Now Set to Increase Global Appeal

With its introduction in 2003, the SABIAN Xs20 series offered a totally new type of innovation: quality cymbals in premium B20 bronze at a very accessible mid-price point, making them ideal for the serious student and budget-conscious semi-pro player. In addition to giving the cymbals a bright, professional appearance, the highly polished Brilliant Finish contributes to a smoother, glassier cymbal sound.

“The demand for Xs20 in Brilliant Finish had become overwhelming,” said SABIAN Master Product Specialist Mark Love, he continued, “is crafted from the same special-formula B20 bronze as our professional series, like AA and AAX, and many of the techniques used on those cymbals, like high pressure, a proprietary shaping process and hand lathing are applied here. Xs20 is all about performance without the price,” concluded Love. “It’s great value, especially in today’s economic climate. You could say it’s too good for its price, but while price is a key point of appeal, what makes Xs20 so unique is that combination of price and quality. “

Line lathed on top and bottom, and with bright sounds designed to cut through in most music, Xs20 is quality-protected by the SABIAN Two-Year Warranty.

This series is available in a complete range of models, including Rock weights for heavier players. A “Sonically Matched” Performance Set (14" Hi-Hats, 16" Crash, 20" Ride) and an Effects Pack (10" Splash, 18" Chinese”).

SABIAN INTRODUCES SBr BRASS CYMBALS

Higher Quality Brass Cymbals Ideal for the Entry-Level Drummer

Responding to the universal demand for quality cymbals at all price points, SABIAN has introduced SBr, a new series of brass cymbals designed to offer improved quality and value for the entry level drummer.
Produced from a special-formula brass alloy at the SABIAN plant in Canada, the budget-priced SBr is available in a full range of popular sizes and models, each featuring deep, large-peen hammering and pinpoint lathing. SBr is available exclusively in Natural Finish.

Said SABIAN Master Product Specialist Mark Love: “SBr offers a new, higher quality of brass cymbal and sound for the entry level drummer. Despite its budget price, this series has been designed as a value-added cymbal that sets a new standard for quality at this price point in the brass category. To ensure this level of quality, SBr features the same hand-guided, high-pressure hammering and traditional hand lathing applied to more expensive professional cymbals.”

The SBr series includes hi-hats, splashes, crashes, and rides. Also available are ‘Sonically Matched’ pre-packs including the Performance Set (14" hi-hats, 16" crash, 20" ride), the First Pack (13" hi-hats, 16" crash), and the 2-Pack (14" hi-hats, 18" crash ride).