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11 in.
A compact splash size that is easy to position around the kit.

Independent shopping perspective
Built for attention-grabbing accents, the 11-inch AAX MAXX Mike Portnoy Splash combines a larger raw bell with a redesigned profile to emphasize volume and presence while keeping the fundamental pitch lower. Its unlathed bell adds shimmering overtones and sizzle around the attack. Crash it for forceful punctuation, or ride it for a more textured cymbal layer; its compact format also makes placement around the kit straightforward. The voice is deliberately aggressive and projecting for dense rock, metal, and heavy arrangements.


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Detail 01
A compact splash size that is easy to position around the kit.
Product questions
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Yes. It can also be ridden for texture, with the raw bell contributing shimmering overtones.
Its aggressive, projecting voice is designed for rock, metal, and heavy music.
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