Crafted in the Sabian Vault
Sabian Master Product Specialist Mark Love was instrumental
in the launch of the popular Brass series: “SBr offers a new, higher
quality of brass cymbal and sound for beginner drummers and students.
Despite their budget price, SBr cymbals are designed as value-added
cymbals that set a new standard of quality at this price point. To
guarantee this level of quality, SBr cymbals feature the same
hand-guided, high-pressure hammering and traditional hand lathing
applied to more expensive professional cymbals.
Tightly-focused Sound in Three Great Models
14” SBr Hats produce tight, clean sounds when closed, and
loud fullness when open. Partially open, attack them with your stick
shoulder for effective crisp, thick tone – with none of the tinny sounds
typically found at this price point. Switch to an opened-closed jazz
rhythm and they sound authentic and breezy. The body is always
substantial and steady, and closed eighth-note patterns remain dense
sounding – never thin. A 16” Crash yields similar pleasing results.
Powered by pure Sabian Brass, it’s a loud punchy model, ideal for
accents. The decay is fairly rapid, with more than enough sustain for
proper wash-ride patterns. Delivering full-sounding ride patterns, the
20” SBr Ride offers unmatched versatility at this price point. The
medium weight and classic profile of this popular model lends it instant
credibility. The decay is fast so you can wash-ride it with confidence
if needed, and the bell has a powerful sound – not unlike a much more
expensive bronze bell. Stick response is clean and the sound is always
lively.
The Best Brass
Where you begin as a drummer is important. For that reason,
Sabian has designed SBr cymbals to make your first steps easy and
enjoyable. Hammered and lathed, SBr cymbals deliver the tightly focused
sounds of pure brass – at a very nice price. And they are available in
popular models and sizes. Responding to a universal demand for quality
cymbals at all price points, Sabian introduced SBr in 2009 as a new
series of brass cymbals designed to offer improved quality and value for
entry level drummers. Produced from a special-formula brass alloy in
the Sabian Vault, the budget-priced SBr is available in a full range of
popular sizes and models, each featuring deep, large-peen hammering and
pinpoint lathing.