Detail 01
12 inch diameter
Small and fast. Speaks instantly and dies quickly, so it cuts without covering the rest of the kit.
Product detailSKU #1273887994175
SABIANChopper 12 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 12-inch stacked effects cymbal for short, trashy accents. For drummers who want a fast chop sound without buying two cymbals and a stacker.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adding a tight trash accent to rock or metal grooves
- Drummers who want stack sounds in one mounted piece
- Fast off-beat chokes where a crash rings too long
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a main crash or ride
- Jazz and acoustic players wanting sustain and wash
- Drummers on a tight budget buying core cymbals first
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
Chopper design
Two plates working against each other. The sound is short and dry rather than a ringing crash.
Detail 03
Effects cymbal, not a crash
Fills a specific accent role. It will not replace a crash in your setup.
Detail 04
SABIAN build
Standard cymbal mounting hardware, so it fits typical cymbal stands and boom arms.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs a free cymbal stand or boom arm — none included
- 02Use a cymbal felt and sleeve to protect the plates
- 03Sound is short by design; do not expect crash sustain
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this as my only crash?
No. It is an effects cymbal with a short, trashy decay. You still want a regular crash for standard accents.
02Do I need a stacker or extra hardware?
No. It mounts on a normal cymbal stand like any other cymbal. Just add a felt and sleeve.
03Is it loud enough for live rock?
It cuts well because the attack is sharp and dry, but it does not sustain. Good for accents, not washes.
04What size stand does it fit?
Any standard cymbal stand or boom arm. Nothing special is needed for a 12-inch cymbal.
