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Percussion: New Sabian Vault cymbals

The Fierce hats feature a raw, unlathed surface and jumbo hammer marks that combine to deliver an aggressive low-end clarity and punchy, semi-dry response that projects in any music.  It is this unique response that has made the Fierce concept a favorite among drummers of all styles, said Mark Love, Sabian's master product specialist.

“The attack is very aggressive with a low bite, which means they are punchy and cutting, yet not metallic sounding. This is more about music than metal,” Love said. “Sticking is always precise, and the pedal ‘chick’ is strong and articulate. Jojo’s Fierce ride and crash created such a positive stir, and with so many people commenting about the cymbals on his ‘Weapons for the Modern Drummer’ DVD, introducing the Fierce hats was a natural progression.”

Mayer said: “We’ve got a very unique sound with these Fierce hats. There’s a raw aspect and a complex darkness that works well in live and recorded contexts.  I’ve been playing prototypes for about eight years, and wherever I go people ask me, ‘What are those hats?’  Similar to my Fierce Ride and Crash, they’re very complex, but great for almost any music.”

The Crossover ride is said to be highly responsive, yet very controllable. Combining vintage darkness and modern response concepts, the Crossover Ride is a medium-thin model with a medium-size bell, plus unique lathing and hammering combinations on its top and bottom surfaces, according to Mark Love.

“The Crossover ride is great for versatility without compromise,” Love said. “The tone is warm, semi-dark and very musical, while the ability to ride and crash with total stick articulation means even the most complex sticking patterns can be played – and heard – at all times. The single-line lathing on its top surface gives this model a look that hints at its sound: darkness and brightness combined to create a rich tonal color in a cymbal one can ride, accent, and crash in virtually any style of music. Partial lathing on the top ensures increased articulation, while lathing the outer perimeter of the bottom allows the cymbal to ‘open up’, for increased crash capability.”

The Crossover ride and the Fierce hats are handcrafted from Sabian B20 bronze and are available in natural finish. Both are quality protected by the Sabian two-year Warranty programme.