It’s hard to believe Sabian introduced its radically innovative O-Zone cymbals way back in 2002. Described as having a “space-age look”, they delivered a brand new sound that was aggressive, raw and nasty. Happily, the instant Sabian uber-endorser Dave Weckl played one. He was intrigued by the possibilities of the radical new design. As a result, a brand new concept was developed within Weckl’s HHX Evolution line. The HHX Evolution O-Zone is not a typical crash. The sound is a crude and very aggressive combination of a Thin Crash and Chinese - extremely raw, nasty and very biting. The attack has an immediate high followed by low, dark and dirty sustain. The 18” HHX Evolution O-Zone has eight 2” holes that serve to increase the nasty-factor. They also lighten the weight of the cymbal, so while size and volume remain the same, the response is actually much faster with less metal mass to move. The holes also limit the movement of vibrations to gate the sound, which increases the definition of each stroke.

Specifications

• Cymbal Size - 18"
• Material - B20
• Weight - Thin