Detail 01
12 inches
Larger than a typical 8 or 10-inch splash, so slightly lower pitch and a bit more body before it cuts off.
Product detailSKU #1275761454630
SABIANAAX O-Zone Splash Cymbal 12 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
12-inch AAX splash with cutouts in the body. Fast, trashy accent cymbal for drummers who want a short stab rather than a sustained crash.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Quick accents and stops in rock, funk and metal
- Stacking on top of another cymbal for a trashy chirp
- Adding a high voice to a kit without more crashes
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a main crash — this decays too fast
- Drummers wanting a clean, smooth splash tone
- Kits with no free stand or mounting space left
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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Detail 02
O-Zone cutouts
Holes in the cymbal shorten sustain and add a trashy, dirty edge. Less pure ping, more immediate splat.
Detail 03
Splash
Fast attack, near-instant decay. It punctuates a phrase instead of filling space behind the band.
Detail 04
AAX series
SABIAN's bright, modern voicing. Expect cut and clarity rather than a dark, dry character.
Detail 05
Around $230
Mid-tier for a pro-line accent cymbal. It is a specialty voice, not a cymbal you build a kit around.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cymbal only — no stand, arm, sleeve or felts included
- 02Small cymbals need a short stacker or boom arm; plan the mount
- 03The cutouts change the sound noticeably; hear one before buying if you can
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What do the holes actually do?
They cut sustain and add trash. The cymbal speaks fast, sounds dirtier than a solid splash, and gets out of the way quickly.
02Can I stack this on another cymbal?
Yes. Splashes this size are commonly stacked over a crash or china to get a short, choked, trashy accent.
03Is 12 inches big for a splash?
On the larger side. It gives a bit more depth and volume than an 8 or 10-inch splash while still decaying quickly.
04Will it work for quiet playing?
It responds to light hits, but its character is bright and trashy. In low-volume settings it can still sound abrupt.
Reference
Full specifications
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