What Differentiates The AA and AAX Series?
When SABIAN launched in late 1981, it had two series; AA and HH (now called Hand Hammered). AA is a B20 bronze cymbal (80% copper, 20% tin and traces of silver) that is pressed into shape; machine hammered with small-peen dimpling, and lathed using wide blades. Its sounds are bright, musical, explosive… very open and full. AAX is quite a different cymbal and concept. It is also a B20 bronze cymbal, but that is where the likeness ends. AAX receives a jumbo hammering treatment and pinpoint lathing. The first ‘innovative’ series created by SABIAN (and the catalyst for SABIAN’s reputation for award-winning innovation) AAX features an exclusive ‘Auto-Focus Response’ feature. Tap an AAX with your finger or beat it with a stick, the response automatically focuses on the true, fundamental sound of that cymbal. Unlike other cymbals (especially before the advent of HHX, etc.) AAX responds with total accuracy at all dynamicsâ?¦ from low to high volumes. Other cymbals, including AA, have a ‘resp
