Detail 01
B20 bronze
The traditional cast alloy. Complex, slightly darker overtones under the trash, and it holds up to hard playing.
Product detailSKU #1325864717436
SABIANAA Holy China Cymbal - Brilliant, 17 in. Brilliant
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 17-inch B20 china cymbal with drilled holes and a brilliant finish. For drummers who want a loud, trashy accent that cuts off quickly.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Hard-hitting rock and metal accents that need to cut
- Drummers wanting short, trashy stops instead of long washes
- Adding a second, dirtier china alongside a plain one
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Quiet gigs, jazz rooms, or low-volume church settings
- Players wanting a smooth, sustaining crash sound
- Anyone who dislikes visible fingerprints on polished cymbals
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Drilled holes
Air escapes through the holes, so sustain gets choked and the attack turns dry and trashy instead of washing out.
Detail 03
High profile
More vertical bell-to-edge curve raises the pitch and tightens response. Sharper stick attack, less spread.
Detail 04
Raw, unlathed bell
The bell rings drier and more clangy than the lathed body, so bell hits stand apart from the main sound.
Detail 05
Brilliant finish
Polished surface brightens the top end slightly and shows fingerprints and stick marks more than a natural finish.
Detail 06
17 inches
Big enough for real volume and low-end trash, still fast enough to stop quickly. Middle of the three sizes offered.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Stand, felts, and sleeve are separate — mount it on a sleeve, never metal-on-metal
- 02Chinas are usually hung upside down; leave room for the upturned edge
- 03Holes make the edge more fragile — hit the body, not straight into the rim
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What do the holes actually do?
They vent air and break up the sustain. The result is a shorter, dirtier, more explosive sound than a solid china of the same size.
02Should I mount it upside down?
Most players invert it so the upturned edge faces down, which puts the flat surface under the stick and gives a cleaner attack.
03Is 17 inches too big for a small kit?
It's loud and full-sized. On a compact kit it works, but 14-inch is the quieter option if volume is a concern.
04Will it get quieter over time?
No. It's a high-volume, high-profile china by design. Softer stick angles and rim-edge glancing hits are the only way to tame it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Tone
- Bright
3 detailsBody & build
- Material
- B20 bronze
- Body Finish
- Brilliant
- Finish
- Brilliant
13 detailsOther
- Available Sizes
- 14 inch, 17 inch, 19 inch
- Profile
- High profile
- Hole Pattern
- Drilled holes
- Bell
- Raw bell
- Volume
- High
- Character
- Trashy
- Product Type
- China cymbal
- Attack
- Sharp
- Series
- AA
- Hammering
- AA hammering
- Model
- 216CSB
- Style
- Vintage
- Sustain
- Medium
