Description
The Sabian CH12 Chopper isn’t a traditional cymbal — it’s a texture-and-noise generator built for drummers chasing unusual sounds. Three layers of Sabian bronze are loosely riveted together, so when the Chopper is struck, the plates rattle against one another and produce a fast, tense burst of metallic white noise rather than a sustained tone.
This 12″ effects piece has found favor with drummers including Mike Portnoy, Will Calhoun, and Rodney Howard, who use it to add sharp accents and rhythmic texture that a standard crash or splash can’t deliver.
- 12″ diameter, three loosely riveted bronze layers
- Produces fast, cutting white-noise bursts on impact
- Mounts on any standard cymbal stand
- Versatile placement — works on a drum head for wild effects or subbed in for a hi-hat
Whether you’re building an experimental kit setup or just want a fresh accent sound for fills and transitions, the Chopper adds an element that’s genuinely different from anything else in a standard cymbal stack.
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