New Hand Hammered Manhattan Models

January 28, 1999 -- Celebrating the success of its 20" and 22" Manhattan Ride, which SABIAN Ltd. has designated its Cymbal of the Year, the Canada-based company has introduced two new Manhattan models: the 18" Ride and the 16" Bridge Ride. The warm, full-toned, retro sounds of these Cymbals are very evident in these new models, but the soft 'tah' stick sound of the larger sizes takes on a different balance of tone and definition, resulting in two highly versatile and creative models for players of all styles.

Responding as a tighter version of the larger Manhattan models, the 18" Ride offers increased sticking speed, a faster response rate, less spread and reduced sustain, for greater definition and a sound that is cushioned by the darkness and musical warmth of traditional Hand Hammered tone. At 16", the mediumthin Bridge Ride literally bridges the role of crash and ride, with punchy crash capability and a ride response that is full of tone and is pushy without being overpowering. More than a crashlride, the Bridge Ride offers a wide variety of punchy dynamic possibilities for music ranging from Jazz and Rock, to Funk and Folk.

Commented SABIAN Cymbal Specialist Mark Love: "The Manhattan Rides appeal to everyone... from rockers in search of the big sounding cymbals of the 60's and 70's, to jazz players looking for the semiraw tones they heard on those old Blue Note recordings. Because SABIAN is making those types of sounds with the Manhattans, we've experienced an incredible amount of interest in these and other models in our Hand Hammered series."

Created from pure SABIAN B20 bronze (80% copper, 20% tin, with traces of silver) and available in Natural and Brilliant Finish, Manhattan models are protected by SABIAN's exclusive 2-Year Hand Hammered Warranty.

For more information, visit Sabian at http://www.sabian.com/