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Suspended cymbal
Hung on a stand and played with yarn mallets, not crashed by hand as a pair.
Product detailSKU #1273887994416
SABIANAA Molto Symphonic Series Suspended Cymbal 18 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
18-inch suspended orchestral cymbal from Sabian's AA line. Single cymbal for concert band, orchestra and pit players who need sustained rolls.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Concert band and orchestra parts calling for suspended cymbal
- Mallet rolls that swell and sustain under a phrase
- School and community ensemble percussion sections
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum set players wanting a crash or ride
- Anyone needing a short, controlled accent
- Players who only need stick-struck cymbal sounds
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.
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Molto Symphonic series
Voiced for orchestral use — builds smoothly under a roll rather than exploding on impact.
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18-inch diameter
Mid-size for orchestral work. Speaks quickly enough for short swells but still sustains.
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AA series
Sabian's traditional cast line. Fuller, warmer spread than the brighter AAX cymbals.
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Single cymbal
Not a hand-crash pair. You get one cymbal for stand mounting.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand, mallets or felts included. Yarn mallets are the standard choice.
- 02Suspended cymbals need a stand that lets the cymbal swing freely.
- 03Do not mount tight — clamping down kills the sustain you paid for.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What mallets should I use with this?
Yarn-wound mallets are standard for suspended cymbal rolls. Harder mallets give more attack but less smooth swell. Mallets are not included.
02Can I use this on a drum kit?
You can mount it, but it is voiced for orchestral swells, not kit crashes. It will not respond like a drum set crash.
03Is 18 inches the right size for concert band?
Yes, 18 inches is a common size for school and community concert band suspended cymbal parts.
04Can I use it as one half of a hand-crash pair?
No. Hand cymbals come as matched pairs with straps and are built differently. This one has a mounting hole for a stand.
