HHX Philharmonic Make Christopher Lamb Sound Ideas a Reality

Jan 22, 2003

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Working in collaboration with Christopher Lamb, principal percussionist with the New York Symphony Orchestra, SABIAN has created HHX Philharmonic, a new multi-application hand cymbal pairing, designed to meet Lamb's request for a cymbal that offered the ultimate in versatility without compromise. Responding with full, musical sounds with pronounced mid-range partials and enhanced sustain, the HHX Philharmonic is a medium/heavy pairing in 16" and 18" sizes that has been aggressively hammered -- more than other HHX cymbals -- on top and bottom. This double hammering reinforces the rigidity of the cymbal shape, for increased performance accuracy and consistency while enhancing tonal complexity.

Commented SABIAN master product specialist Mark Love: "Christopher Lamb is extremely particular about all matters relating to cymbal sounds. That perfectionism comes through in HHX Symphonic. These cymbals are, as he requested, 'workhorse' pairings a student in high school can make sound great, or a professional would love because they are so readily responsive and their performance so versatile and effective. There is a unique 'edge's in the sound of HHX Symphonic. It's a mixture of traditional hand hammered tone and modern projection, with a dominant mid-range that is highly effective in cutting through. Combine this with the ease of play and HHX Symphonic is a real winner for orchestras, schools, bands... even marching bands."

HHX Philharmonic cymbals are hand crafted from SABIAN B20 bronze, a metal renowned for its durability and musicality. They are 'Sonically Matched' for optimum performance compatibility by the specialists in the SABIAN Vault, and they are protected by the SABIAN Two-Year Warranty.

For more information, visit their web site at www.sabian.com.