Sabian HHX 20" Zen China

The HHX 20" Zen China offers a distinctly playable inverted design that sits flat on the stand, eliminating the traditional upturned lip and making it more accessible for drummers accustomed to standard cymbal positioning. Its dark, penetrating voice cuts through a mix with clarity while maintaining the complex wash characteristic of quality China cymbals. This is a modern take on traditional Chinese cymbal design, engineered for players seeking something unconventional without sacrificing tonal sophistication.

Construction & Design

Built from B20 bronze alloy, this cymbal is hand-hammered using traditional techniques, then receives additional HHX-style hammering that strategically flattens the playing surface adjacent to the bell. The inverted construction allows flat mounting on standard cymbal stands, a practical advantage that doesn't compromise the instrument's acoustic properties.

Tone & Character

The dark sonic profile delivers a dry, cutting attack with complex overtones that work well in rock, metal, and fusion contexts. The thin bronze composition combined with the specialized hammering produces a responsive cymbal that projects without harshness, making it equally effective as a crash-ride or dedicated crash cymbal.

Key Features

• 20 inch diameter
• B20 bronze alloy construction
• Weight: 1,431–1,576 grams (median 1,503g)
• Hand-hammered with additional HHX-style hammering
• Inverted Chinese design for flat mounting
• Dark sound profile
• Thin cymbal classification
• Modern interpretation of traditional China cymbal design
• Flattened playing surface adjacent to bell
• In continuous production since 2011

The HHX 20" Zen China combines practical playability with sophisticated dark tonality, making it a distinctive choice for drummers looking to expand their cymbal palette with an instrument that performs as well as it innovates.