Name: Sabian 18" AA China Cymbal - Brilliant Finish
SKU: 21816
Price: 412.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Sabian 18″ AA China Cymbal – Brilliant Finish

£412.99

The Sabian 18″ AA China Cymbal with Brilliant Finish delivers aggressive, brash accents with bright, penetrating trashiness. Designed for explosive attack and quick response, this China cuts sharply through the mix with a fierce, biting tone. As part of the classic AA series, it blends vintage bright character with the projection and clarity required for modern high-energy playing.

Key Features:

Size: 18″ – Powerful effects cymbal with strong projection
Series: AA – Classic bright tone with vintage character
Alloy: B20 bronze
Weight: Thin – Fast, explosive response
Finish: Brilliant – Enhanced shimmer and visual appeal
Sound Profile: Bright, aggressive and trashy

Availability: Available to order

Estimated Delivery Date 13/04/2026

SKU: 21816

Description
Delivery & Returns
Warranty & 30-Day Money Back Guarantee

Description

With its thin weight and bold shaping, the 18″ AA China opens up instantly to deliver sharp, cutting accents. The bright, penetrating trash character makes it ideal for dramatic hits that need to be heard clearly in louder musical settings.

Sound & Feel:

Aggressive, brash and explosive attack
Bright, penetrating trashiness
Quick response with fast decay
Sharp accents that cut through dense mixes
Responsive feel with immediate impact

Built to Perform:

B20 bronze construction for rich, musical tone
Thin weight for rapid activation and control
Precision hammering for consistent response
Durable build for live and studio use
Classic AA craftsmanship with modern reliability

Ideal For:

Rock, metal and high-energy music styles
Sharp accent work and explosive effects
Live performances requiring maximum cut
Drummers seeking bright, trashy China tones
Adding aggressive character to any setup

Any items held at our warehouse and ordered before 12pm will be dispatched same-day. For any special order items, we will be in touch directly with tracking information. Delivery is free for most of the U.K. on all orders over £250 and others start from just £3.59. We offer 'Express Shipping' on all items meaning that, for most parts of the U.K., your order will be with you next working day. In some areas, such as the Highlands and Islands, delivery will be two days (this will be reflected in your estimated delivery date at checkout). Most items are shipped with DPD meaning you will be given a one hour delivery window on the day of delivery. Smaller items are sent First Class with Royal Mail. If you are in a hurry or need a more specific delivery date and time delivery upgrades such as Next Day before 10am, Next Day before 12pm and Saturday or Sunday delivery can be selected at checkout. Our DPD deliveries are carbon neutral and, where possible, we reuse packing to cut down on waste.

More Delivery & Return Information

At Drum Central we want you to be able to shop with confidence and are happy to offer a 2 year warranty and 30 day money back guarantee on all of our new products. (All products sold are considered new unless clearly stated. This includes ex display models.)

If within 30 days of receiving your purchase you decide it is not right for you providing it is returned in “as new” condition within its unopened original packing we will refund or exchange your item as desired. In cases where packaging has been opened we may be unable to offer a refund but in some cases will offer a refund that reflects the reduced resale value of the item.

We do our best to make sure every aspect of your Drum Central order goes smoothly but in the event that an item arrives either damaged or incorrect then notify us within 14 days and we will arrange a free collection so as to get the item swapped or replaced.

If your purchase develops a fault within the 2 year warranty period you can return it to us and we will repair or replace it. A fault is defined as a defect that you would not normally expect to occur through normal wear and tear and that has not been caused by improper use.