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Specially Tuned Pro China Cymbal





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Have you ever had a bandmate tell recommend you leave your China at home because its overtones are too cutting? You have three options to choose from when moving forward: hit it harder, form a new band, or pick up a Sabian FRX 18" China Cymbal. This cymbal retains the trashy sound and punch of the China cymbals you know and love, just without any of the unwanted overtones that cause friction between bandmates. The secret is the micro-perforations around the cymbal that act as a built-in EQ, eliminating harsh tones. Make no mistake though, this cymbal is not volume-controlled. Instead, it's a full-throated fiery China that's been tuned to offer complex and versatile accents without jagged overtones. For applications where you need a little more sensitivity from your China, the Sabian FRX 18" China should be your top option.





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Frequency limited, not volume reduced





As drummers, we devote a good deal of time and energy to taming our kits: damping toms, muffling kick drums, and trying to mask and subdue cymbals with gels, tapes, and clever miking. The Sabian FRX series works in settings where other cymbals may be too bold, such as intimate gatherings and recording applications. Sabian FRX professional cymbals are not volume reduced ? just frequency limited. A series of micro-perforations near the bell reduces unwanted overtones for better seating among an ensemble. This same technology gives FRX cymbals a smooth, defined response that will delight players of discerning tastes. Get control over your cymbals with the Sabian FRX series from Sweetwater.





Lightweight B20 bronze construction





Every cymbal in the Sabian FRX series begins with Sabian's guarded B20 bronze recipe, unmatched for dynamics and musical expression. Dark, rich, and luxurious, the 18" FRX China will be a cymbal you keep on your kit in and out of season.





Sabian FRX 18" China Cymbal Features:


Specially tuned to control jarring overtones


Textured attack and quick decay bring the fury of a China to your kit


This cymbal is not a practice cymbal and is not volume reduced


Trashy wash sits well in the mix


B20 proprietary bronze alloy adds extra richness