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Introduced in 1993, Sabian’s AAX range has been one of the most popular and widely available cymbal collections on the market. AAX cymbals stand out for their brightness, cut and musicality as well as a wide dynamic range, which them an ideal range for modern pop and R&B drummers. Also known for their explosive sound and extreme durability, these cymbals are a top choice for modern rock and metal drummers.
Like most cymbals from Sabian, AAX cymbals are made from B20 Bronze which gives them their pronounced sound and extended durability. New thinner AAX cymbals offer a palette of darker tones to their range, while still sitting on the brighter side of thinner cymbals. All Sabian AAX cymbals are dual-lathed and available in both a brilliant and traditional finish.
Compared to the AA range, AAX cymbals have brighter tones, with a more powerful and high energy projection. AAX cymbals are often compared to Ziljdian A Custom cymbals, especially cymbals in the brilliant finish.
The Sabian AAX X-Plosion cymbals open up quicker than standard AAX and have a medium-thin weight which produces an explosive, shimmering sound to that will cut through most heavy guitars in a studio or live situation.
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Sabian AAX Praise And Worship Cymbal Pack (10″ 14″ 16″ 18″ 21″) – Brilliant Finish
£1,340.00The Sabian AAX Praise And Worship Cymbal Pack (10″ 14″ 16″ 18″ 21″) – Brilliant Finish brings crisp hi-hats, powerful crashes and clear ride definition together for church, gospel and…
Built around cymbals selected together in the Sabian Vault, this pack gives worship grooves a clear pulse and choruses room to open up. The 14" Medium Hats provide a crisp voice, while the two medium-...
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Sabian AAX Promotional Cymbal Pack (14″ 16″ 18″ 21″) –
£1,048.00The Sabian AAX Promotional Cymbal Pack (14″ 16″ 18″ 21″) combines crisp hi-hats, fast-opening thin crashes and a ride with clear stick response. Sabian matches the cymbals as a set,…
The two Thin Crashes are the centre of this pack's quick response, opening easily for accents without needing a heavy stroke. Their rounded-peen AAX hammering brings more detail to the sound beneath t...
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Sabian AAX X-Plosion Promotional Cymbal Pack (14″ 16″ 18″ 21″) – Brilliant Finish
£1,153.00The Sabian AAX X-Plosion Promotional Cymbal Pack (14″ 16″ 18″ 21″) – Brilliant Finish delivers an open, powerful sound with crashes that speak quickly. Its X-Plosion hi-hats can stay tight…
This pack leans into the lively, open character of the X-Plosion range. The 16" and 18" crashes have medium-thin weights and a shimmering response that carries through amplified guitars, giving transi...
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Sabian 10″ AAX Aero Splash Cymbal – Brilliant Finish
£235.00The Sabian 10″ AAX Aero Splash Cymbal delivers a cutting, modern effects sound with the perfect balance of musical tone and white-noise trash. Positioned between the O-Zone and Air Splash…
Designed for high-end cut and clarity, the 8″ AAX Aero Splash delivers a sharp, articulate attack with a controlled decay that feels more natural than heavily perforated designs. Its unique voicing...
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Sabian 10″ AAX Air Splash Cymbal – Brilliant Finish
£235.00The Sabian 10″ AAX Air Splash Cymbal with Brilliant Finish delivers a punchy, cutting response with surprising depth and musicality for its size. Designed to “open up and breathe,” this…
With its innovative design, the 10″ AAX Air Splash produces a cutting, articulate attack that opens up quickly and decays with a natural, airy feel. The combination of perforations and raw bell adds...
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Sabian 20″ AAX X-Plosion Ride Cymbal – Brilliant Finish
£479.00The Sabian AAX 20″ X-Plosion Ride Cymbal with Brilliant Finish delivers explosive versatility, combining bright, articulate ride definition with exceptional crashability. Designed to complement the award-winning X-Plosion family, this cymbal…
Built for dynamic performance, the 20″ AAX X-Plosion Ride offers clear, defined sticking when played lightly, while opening up effortlessly into a powerful crash when driven harder. Its balanced wei...
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Sabian 21″ AAX Medium Ride Cymbal – Brilliant Finish
£523.00The Sabian 21″ AAX Medium Ride Cymbal delivers a modern, versatile ride sound with enhanced crashability, tonal complexity and dynamic control. Featuring a smaller raw bell and updated AAX hammering,…
Designed for today’s drummers, the 21″ AAX Medium Ride offers clear stick definition with a smooth, controlled wash that can open up into a crash when needed. Its wider frequency range delivers br...
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Sabian 21″ AAX X-Plosion Ride Cymbal – Brilliant Finish
£523.00The Sabian AAX 21″ X-Plosion Ride Cymbal with Brilliant Finish delivers explosive versatility, combining bright, articulate ride definition with exceptional crashability. Designed to complement the award-winning X-Plosion family, this cymbal…
Built for dynamic performance, the 21″ AAX X-Plosion Ride offers clear, defined sticking when played lightly, while opening up effortlessly into a powerful crash when driven harder. Its balanced wei...
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Sabian 22″ AAX Omni Cymbal
£567.00The Sabian 22″ AAX Omni is a truly unique, multi-functional cymbal designed in collaboration with Jojo Mayer. Neither strictly a crash nor a ride, the Omni offers outstanding sonic contrast…
Engineered for maximum musicality, the 21″ AAX Omni delivers a carefully balanced frequency range that allows it to sit effortlessly in any mix. Its innovative design provides drummers with the free...
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Sabian AAX 18″ O-Zone Crash Cymbal – Brilliant Finish
£428.00The Sabian AAX 18″ O-Zone Crash Cymbal with Brilliant Finish delivers aggressive, high-energy accents with a bright, shimmering attack and explosive trashiness. Featuring a multi-hole design, this crash increases tonal…
Designed for maximum impact, the 18″ AAX O-Zone Crash delivers a fast, explosive response with a complex, trashy character. Its perforated design reduces sustain while boosting attack and cut, makin...
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Sabian AAX 8″ Splash Cymbal – Brilliant Finish
£189.00The Sabian 8″ AAX Splash Cymbal delivers an extremely fast, bright and cutting response, making it ideal for sharp, penetrating accents. Designed for modern players, it combines explosive attack with…
Built for clarity and speed, the 8″ AAX Splash delivers an immediate, explosive attack with a clean, controlled decay. Its modern voicing ensures it remains articulate even in dense mixes, making it...
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Sabian 10″ AAX O-Zone Splash Cymbal
£235.00The Sabian 10″ AAX O-Zone Splash Cymbal delivers bright, airy accents with an added edge of trashy agitation. Featuring a multi-hole design, this splash produces a fast, cutting response with…
Designed for quick, expressive accents, the 10″ AAX O-Zone Splash opens instantly with a sharp, shimmering attack and a fast decay. Its perforated design adds a distinctive, trashy character while m...
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Sabian 10″ AAX Splash Cymbal
£210.00The Sabian 10″ AAX Splash Cymbal delivers an extremely fast, bright and cutting response, making it ideal for sharp, penetrating accents. Designed for modern players, it combines explosive attack with…
Built for clarity and speed, the 10″ AAX Splash delivers an immediate, explosive attack with a clean, controlled decay. Its modern voicing ensures it remains articulate even in dense mixes, making i...
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Sabian 10″ AAX Splash Cymbal
£219.00The Sabian 10″ AAX Splash Cymbal delivers an extremely fast, bright accent with strong penetrating cut. Compact and explosive, this extra-thin splash opens instantly and disappears quickly, making it perfect…
Part of the AAX family, this 10″ Splash delivers consistently bright, crisp and cutting responses. Its extra-thin profile ensures immediate attack and tight decay, allowing it to cut cleanly through...
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Sabian 11″ AAX X-Plosion Splash Cymbal – Brilliant Finish
£230.00The Sabian 11″ AAX X-Plosion Splash Cymbal delivers a super-fast, bright and cutting response with added power and presence. This unique, odd-sized splash offers a perfect balance of speed and…
Designed for versatility and impact, the 11″ AAX X-Plosion Splash opens instantly with a sharp, articulate attack while offering slightly more sustain than traditional smaller splashes. Its added si...
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Sabian 11″ AAXX MAX Splash Cymbal – V2
£228.00The Sabian 11″ AAX MAXX Splash Cymbal celebrates the 25th anniversary of the original Max Splashes with a bold redesign. Developed in collaboration with Mike Portnoy, this updated 11″ model…
This revised MAXX Splash opens quickly and projects more than its predecessor, yet maintains the signature airy, tonally loose character that avoids a defined note. The result is a bright, cutting spl...
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Sabian 12″ AAX Aero Splash Cymbal – Brilliant Finish
£260.00The Sabian 12″ AAX Aero Splash Cymbal delivers a cutting, modern effects sound with the perfect balance of musical tone and white-noise trash. Positioned between the O-Zone and Air Splash…
Designed for high-end cut and clarity, the 12″ AAX Aero Splash delivers a sharp, articulate attack with a controlled decay that feels more natural than heavily perforated designs. Its unique voicing...
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Sabian 12″ AAX Mini China Cymbal – Brilliant Finish
£260.00The Sabian 12″ AAX Mini China Cymbal with Brilliant Finish delivers sharp, aggressive accents with a cutting, raw attack and fast decay. Compact yet powerful, this effects cymbal produces explosive…
Designed for explosive accenting, the 12″ AAX Mini China delivers an edgy, trashy tone with immediate impact. Its smaller size ensures a rapid response and tight decay, making it perfect for sharp,...
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Sabian 12″ AAX O-Zone Splash Cymbal
£260.00The Sabian 12″ AAX O-Zone Splash Cymbal delivers bright, airy accents with an added edge of trashy agitation. Featuring a multi-hole design, this splash produces a fast, cutting response with…
Designed for quick, expressive accents, the 12″ AAX O-Zone Splash opens instantly with a sharp, shimmering attack and a fast decay. Its perforated design adds a distinctive, trashy character while m...
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Sabian 12″ AAX Splash Cymbal – Brilliant Finish
£245.00The Sabian 12″ AAX Splash Cymbal with Brilliant Finish delivers an extremely fast, bright and cutting response, making it ideal for sharp, penetrating accents. Designed for modern players, it combines…
Built for clarity and speed, the 12″ AAX Splash delivers an immediate, explosive attack with a clean, controlled decay. Its modern voicing ensures it remains articulate even in dense mixes, making i...
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Sabian 14″ AAX Freq Hi-Hat Cymbals
£575.00The Sabian 14″ AAX Freq Hi-Hat Cymbals deliver a crisp, controlled response with modern clarity and a unique gated attack. Featuring an exclusive dual-lathing process and raw bell design, these…
Engineered for precision, the 14″ AAX Freq Hi-Hats offer a clean, “crispy” sound with excellent stick definition and a tight, controlled wash. The unique lathing pattern helps shape the attack,...
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Sabian 14″ AAX Mini China Cymbal – Brilliant Finish
£306.00The Sabian 14″ AAX Mini China Cymbal with Brilliant Finish delivers sharp, aggressive accents with a cutting, raw attack and fast decay. Compact yet powerful, this effects cymbal produces explosive…
Designed for explosive accenting, the 14″ AAX Mini China delivers an edgy, trashy tone with immediate impact. Its smaller size ensures a rapid response and tight decay, making it perfect for sharp,...
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Sabian 14″ AAX X-Celerator Hi-Hat Cymbals – Brilliant Finish
£575.00The Sabian 14″ AAX X-Celerator Hi-Hat Cymbals deliver crisp, cutting definition with exceptional clarity and response at all volumes. Featuring a rippled “Air Wave” bottom cymbal, this innovative design eliminates…
Engineered for precision, the 14″ AAX X-Celerator Hi-Hats deliver clean, accurate sticking with a tight, controlled wash. The Air Wave bottom ensures consistent airflow, resulting in maximum clarity...
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Sabian 14″ AAX X-Plosion Crash Cymbal – Brilliant Finish
£290.00The Sabian 14″ AAX X-Plosion Crash Cymbal delivers explosive power, bright attack and full-bodied projection. Designed for modern drummers, this crash bursts with energy, producing a punchy, penetrating sound that…
Built to deliver maximum impact, the 14″ AAX X-Plosion Crash combines fast response with a full, powerful tone. Its medium-thin weight allows it to open up quickly while still maintaining the streng...
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