Master cymbal maker Sabian is delighted to announce the release of four new products to the Stratus cymbal series: the 17” & 19″ “Stratus Crashes, 20” Stratus Zero, and the Stratus Performance Set.
These new line extensions add further color, sounds, and dynamics to this growing and extensive cymbal series and provide a more economical way to start a Stratus selection via the Performance Set.
“The extra sizes round out our crash cymbal offering for Stratus, giving drummers a complete choice for the sound they are looking for,” says SABIAN’s Head of Research and Development, Randy Ross.
He adds, “The 20” Stratus Zero gives a further effects option for those who like these cymbals on the large size.”
The Performance Set comprises 15″ hi-hats, 19″ crash, and a 22″ ride – the perfect set for those drummers who like larger sizes and want to make an economical investment into the Stratus soundscape.
Sabian Cymbals is one of the top cymbal makers in the world. With popular ranges such as AA, AAX, HH, HHX, B8X, SBR, and more.
Robert Zildjian formed Sabian in 1981 after a falling out with his brother Armand Zildjian. Using years of experience he had developed from his past career Sabian was always going to go on to become one of the leading cymbal manufacturers in the world. These days they can list a whole host of big-name artists who play their cymbals.
The company’s first breakthrough came in the late 1980s with the introduction of the HH series, which featured a hand-hammered finish that gave the cymbals a warm, complex tone. In the 1990s, Sabian introduced the AAX series, which incorporated a new type of lathing that produced a bright, cutting sound.
Sabian use a wide range of techniques and materials to make their cymbals which means they have a huge range of sounds for drummers at all levels.