Description
The Sabian 17″ AA Holy China was built alongside Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers for one purpose: to be heard. It’s widely regarded as the loudest cymbal in Sabian’s entire AA catalog, with an aggressive character that drummers either love instantly or approach with caution.
- Developed in collaboration with Chad Smith (RHCP)
- Loudest cymbal in the AA series
- Perforated design (51 holes on the 19″ version) for an explosive, trashy attack
- Large raw, unlathed bell for extra bite
- High profile and wide lip shaping its distinctive voice
That combination of holes, bell, profile, and lip gives the Holy China a chaotic, cutting edge unlike a standard china type — perfect for players who want a sound that punches through a dense mix rather than blends in.
As part of the AA family, it still carries Sabian’s classic sonic DNA, the kind of bright, energetic tone that’s shaped rock, funk, jazz, and blues recordings for decades. This is that same vintage brightness turned up and roughed up for players chasing something louder and more explosive today.
If your kit needs one cymbal that demands attention every time it’s struck, the 17″ AA Holy China delivers exactly that.
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