Ravi Jakhotia of Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson has the Sabian AAX O-Zone Crash Cymbal in his drum setup.
The development of this innovative cymbal design came about with one simple question asked by a Sabian plant foreman. What happens with the sound when you punch holes evenly around the cymbal surface? After some research by Sabian cymbal makers, the multi-hole AAX O-Zone Crash cymbal was born.
Sabian craftsmen discovered that putting holes in the cymbal affects the way sound travels and ultimately how that sound is expressed. In simple terms, sound generates from the bell and when you excite or strike the cymbal, sound travels in concentric circles in and out from the bell across the entire cymbal surface. Evenly spaced holes in the cymbal disrupt and distort those sound waves, agitating its tone and creating an aggressive roar.
The thin weight O-Zone Crash is crafted of premium B20 bronze alloy with a brilliant finish, precise hammering detail and pinpoint lathing that all combine to create it's dynamic focus response. The cymbal is designed to be modern and extremely efficient with a sensitive response that purifies sound by filtering out distracting and conflicting overtones.
The AAX's signature"Dynamic Focus" design ensures optimum response at all volume levels from lowest to loudest and provides a pure sound that remains consistent every time it's played.
You know big time names play Sabian cymbals, but one of the smallest endorsers of the Sabian AAX O-Zone Crash is five-year-old prodigy Julian Pavone. "The World's Youngest DrummerŪ" first picked up the sticks at three months old and now plays a complete 22-piece custom drum set with 17 Sabian cymbals.
