Sabian 20″ Paragon Chinese

Sabian 20″ Paragon Chinese

The Sabian 20″ Paragon Chinese delivers a sharp, cutting response with a characteristically drier tone that punches through dense mixes without disappearing into the low end. Its compact profile and steeply angled bow respond decisively to stick articulation, while the small, flanged lip provides definition that translates clearly to recordings. This cymbal sits perfectly in sessions where crisp Chinese accents need to maintain clarity and separation in the mix without excessive ring or wash.

Construction & Materials

Handcrafted from pure SABIAN B20 bronze with AAX-style lathing, this cymbal combines traditional metallurgy with modern manufacturing precision. The oriental-style swish-hammering technique creates the drier, harder sound signature that defines the Paragon line’s character.

Sound & Response

A medium weight with a small bell and short, steeply angled bow produces fast attack and minimal wash, ideal for recording sessions and styles requiring articulate stick definition. The small, flanged lip reinforces the cutting attack and contributes to the focused, trashy character without excessive ring—essential for capturing clean drum tracks that sit well in post-production.

Key Features

• 20-inch diameter
• Medium weight construction
• Pure SABIAN B20 bronze alloy
• AAX-style lathing
• Small, flanged lip design
• Short, steeply angled bow
• Small bell structure
• Oriental-style swish-hammering
• Drier, harder sound profile
• Weight range: 1488g–1725g
• Manufactured 2004–Present

The Paragon Chinese remains a reliable studio choice for productions prioritizing articulate attack, controlled decay, and separation in your drum mix.