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Sabian Manhattan cymbal?

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cloc...@nospammindspring.com

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Jun 4, 1998, 3:00:00 AM6/4/98
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I was in a music store the other day and saw a ride cymbal by Sabian
called the "Manhattan" or something..it was very light but dark, and I
really loved the sound. I'd never seen this model before..does anyone
know anything about it?

Also there was another Sabian ride that was a regular finished/lathed
cymbal, except the bell was not lathed, but was raw and unpolished,
and it had a GREAT sound...anyone know what that cymbal would be? They
were both 20" cymbals I think..

Thanks

DIRads

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Jun 5, 1998, 3:00:00 AM6/5/98
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>I was in a music store the other day and saw a ride cymbal by Sabian<BR>
>called the "Manhattan" or something..it was very light but dark, and I<BR>
>really loved the sound. I'd never seen this model before..does anyone<BR>
>know anything about it?<BR>
<BR>
Yup, that's Sabian's answer to the K Constantinople. I don't buy it. It's nice
sound but it ain't no K!<BR>
<BR>
>Also there was another Sabian ride that was a regular finished/lathed<BR>
>cymbal, except the bell was not lathed, but was raw and unpolished,<BR>
>and it had a GREAT sound...anyone know what that cymbal would be? They<BR>
>were both 20" cymbals I think..<BR>
<BR>
The second is an HH Raw Bell Dry Ride (21" only). A great sounding cymbals,
with a truly versatile sound. One fo the few cymbals I've come across that
works for rock AND sambas. I used to play my AAX Stage Ride for rock, and an HH
Heavy for latin, but this really does both. Now i use the AAX for more big band
and lighter rock.<BR>

<BR>
---------------------<BR>
Dan<BR>
DIR...@aol.com<BR>

cloc...@nospammindspring.com

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Jun 5, 1998, 3:00:00 AM6/5/98
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On 05 Jun 1998 00:52:24 GMT, dir...@aol.com (DIRads) wrote:

>Yup, that's Sabian's answer to the K Constantinople. I don't buy it. It's nice
>sound but it ain't no K!<BR>
><BR>

Have you used it with a band at all? i had concerns about the cymbals
ability to cut in even a moderate jazz setting but the sound was
really kool...(and, er, I'm not really a jazz drummer)

><BR>
>The second is an HH Raw Bell Dry Ride (21" only). A great sounding cymbals,
>with a truly versatile sound. One fo the few cymbals I've come across that
>works for rock AND sambas. I used to play my AAX Stage Ride for rock, and an HH
>Heavy for latin, but this really does both. Now i use the AAX for more big band
>and lighter rock.<BR>

Exactly! I was thinking of it in terms of a Samba. I really felt the
clarity of the bell was amazing compared to most other rides I've
played. The bell doesnt seem "choked" when you play it..has anyone
else noticed that about that cymbal?

ModDrum

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Jun 5, 1998, 3:00:00 AM6/5/98
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> I was in a music store the other day and saw a ride cymbal by Sabian

> called the "Manhattan" or something..it was very light but dark, and I

> really loved the sound. I'd never seen this model before..does anyone

> know anything about it?

This is Sabian's answer to both Paiste's Traditional Ride and Zildjian's
Constintinople Ride. It's supposed have that same sound as the
"legendary" Turkish cymbals produced earlier in the decade.

Hey, if it sounds great to you, go for it! Can't go wrong if you love it!
=)


> Also there was another Sabian ride that was a regular finished/lathed

> cymbal, except the bell was not lathed, but was raw and unpolished,

> and it had a GREAT sound...anyone know what that cymbal would be? They

> were both 20" cymbals I think..

Probably the HH duo ride.

> Thanks

mD


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