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Item ID: 12016XNZ
Sabian 20-inch HHX Zen China Cymbal
Price:$549 and 99 cents
Special Financing - Ends Aug 2, 2026. $16/month with 36 month financing*

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While this isn't an item we normally stock, we can still get it to you as fast as possible due to our great relationship with Sabian. Go ahead and place your order and we'll follow up shortly to let you know when to expect it. Estimated May 2026.

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Zen China

The Sabian 20" HHX Zen China Cymbal features a unique inverted Chinese design that makes it easier to play when mounted flat. In the manufacturing process, Sabian employs traditional hand hammering, followed by additional HHX hammering that serves to flatten out the playing surface adjacent to the bell.

Serious drummers rely on Sabian

With Sabian cymbals, you're in good company. Located in the small Eastern Canadian village of Meductic, New Brunswick, Sabian has been supplying the shimmer on the top end of countless hit records for over three decades. First-call drummers such as Terry Bozzio, Dave Weckl, Neil Peart, and Mike Portnoy rely on Sabian for the sizzle atop their kits - and you can, too.

Sabian 20" HHX Zen China Cymbal Features at a Glance:
  • 20" HHX Zen China Cymbal
  • Traditional hand hammering
  • Musical and durable B20 bronze
  • Aged and hand-tested in Sabian's legendary Vault
  • Style: Modern
  • Sound: Dark
Step up to Sabian bronze quality with Sabian's 20" HHX Zen China Cymbal!
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Tech Specs

  • Type: China
  • Size: 20"
  • Weight: Thin
  • Material: B20
  • Sound: Dark
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 12016XNZ

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Reviews

Don’t sleep on this China Cymbal
I picked this up a few years ago and instantly fell in love. While I found larger 20 to 22 inch Sabian Chinese cymbals too heavy and slow to open up, the Zen impressed me with its immediate response and fast decay. As a full time 19 inch AA Holy China enthusiast, I still consider that the benchmark for volume, but the Zen is arguably more versatile. It is more dynamic and fits everywhere from full throated rock to ballads, offering a higher pitch that cuts and rides beautifully even if the total volume ceiling is slightly lower.
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