Cymbal Finish
Selecting a Finish
This isn't just about looking good. Believe it or not, the finish of your cymbal relates to the sound. Read on to help you determine which finish you need.
There is a choice of finish with some of our series. Natural Finish is when the cymbal is lathed (the process that cuts the tonal rings into the surface) and left in its 'natural' state. This is recommended where tone and a bit of 'bite' are desired in the sound (Hand Hammered and HHX are good examples.) Brilliant Finish is created by a high-pressure, high-heat polishing process that smoothes the groove edges of the tonal rings, resulting in a smoother, glassier look and sound.
| Series | Natural | Brilliant |
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| HHX |  |
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| AAX | |
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| APX | |
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| Xs20 | |
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| HH | |
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| AA | |
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| Vault | |
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| Paragon | |
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| B8 Pro | |
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| B8 | |
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