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9 in.
The listed version is the 9-inch AAX MAXX Splash.

Independent shopping perspective
The 9-inch AAX MAXX Mike Portnoy Splash is voiced for assertive cymbal punctuation, using a larger raw bell and reshaped body to bring forward volume and presence with less fundamental pitch. The unlathed bell supplies a shimmering, sizzling overtone layer around its attack. It can deliver forceful crashes or serve as a small rideable texture, while its compact size allows flexible placement among the rest of a cymbal setup. Its focused projection suits dense rock, metal, and heavy mixes.


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What matters in use
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Detail 01
The listed version is the 9-inch AAX MAXX Splash.
Product questions
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The unlathed raw bell produces shimmering overtones that add sizzle to the cymbal sound.
No. It can be crashed forcefully or ridden for texture.
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