Sabian Cymbals: A Drumeo Documentary

[@glengamble526]

I have a proud Sabian-signed endorser for nearly 30 years now. I played their cymbals previous to signing with them, but in 1994 we made it official. I’ve never seen better artist support from any company and they’ve stuck by me through major label deals, down to cruise ship/cover band work. Many companies drop an artist once his/her stock in the industry goes down and back up, but Sabian stood by me time and time again-thanks, Sabian! ❤️ The best cymbals in the worlds!

[@DrumeoOfficial]

This is great to hear.

[@basher5107]

I bought Sabian sizzle hats 14” in 1987 I still use them along with a 20”Sabian HH ride that I still play,picked that one in 1990. I’ve noticed lately the cymbals aren’t what they used to be for me HHX are awful AAXexplosions are nice I have the nineteen and seventeen but I’d like to see them get back to what made them competitive great price we’re just as good as paiste ,Zildjain,meinyl on down the line,I can say I’ve never broken a Sabian and I’m a heavy handed drummer

[@jimb_Alabama]

This documentary has been worth the wait. Sabian's craftsmanship is wonderful to watch. Great job Jared, Todd, and the crew!

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Thank you!

[@nateauld]

The consistent production quality of Drumeo is insane. Not to mention the top notch content, the presentation is so professional! Trailblazing quality on the internet, tyvm!

[@vwdiver512]

For years I'd had the wrong idea about Sabian. I thought it was formed from a Zildjian family member that "went rogue" and thus it was basically like an internal family issue where the one member who went rogue was disowned and he made the competing company to try and beat the main Zildjian company in the market. This was such an insightful and well-done documentary, and I have a newfound respect for Sabian. Sabian is not a competitor of Zildjian, they are a branch of Zildjian that went in a different direction than what the main Zildjian company was doing. I am so grateful to Drumeo for putting this together. It gives me a new appreciation for Sabian, and now I look at them as an extension of Zildjian and not a direct competitor. They're like, co-existing in the marketplace and I think that's really cool.

[@Dan-hc1ow]

I thought I was the only one who feels this way. Same family, different philosophy.

[@bernarddowd6446]

I'm a truck driver from Halifax Nova Scotia, Canada. I've been to the Sabian factory several times to deliver and pick up products. I have had the tour and visited their museum, really nice people there. I've talked to some of the craftsmen who worked with, desinged, and hand made Neil Peart's cymbals. I have many pics on my phone of the Sabian factoy.

[@jgbirds]

Loved Todd jamming w the indigenous musicians! Very moving and joyful.

[@EdLo.]

can Todd just have random videos once in a while? He's great!

[@JK-zo4px]

For me, Sabian Cymbals sound special. I try to explain it. The mix of roughness, warmth an a exotic vibe is almost there. After a 20 year break as a drummer, i chose Sabian for this special Sound

[@krazykitten800]

We’ve done Paiste and now Sabian. Assuming there will be a Zildjian, I really do hope y’all are able to get the folks at Meinl! These tours are great!

[@DrumeoOfficial]

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[@777bigbird]

​@@DrumeoOfficialI'd like to see how " Thomanns " B20 rock beats are made . Zultans ?

[@craigtoots3391]

Bravo Jared,Drumeo crew, and Todd. But most of all, Bravo Sabian! A truly amazing Canadian company.

[@JigsHidalgoMusic]

woahh! a docu series?!?! im all for it!! Been using my Sabians since I was 10! AA, AAX! Still my go-to cymbals for any gig!

[@bombshellblonde544]

Wonderful job with this Drumeo, and thank you for doing it. This was so educational and really puts into perspective the price of these cymbals. They take so much time, and the family has put their whole heart and soul into them. What a fascinating and educational watch. Todd Sucherman is such a joy

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Todd is one of the greats!

[@CurtisDrums]

I bought my AAX crashes and a ride in 2012 and still play them during rehearsals and concerts. NOT A SINGLE CRACK! Love the AAX series

[@JigsHidalgoMusic]

same here! love aax!

[@julesdrums6167]

Todd Sucherman is the low-key GOAT of Drumeo

[@neilscole]

Really cool seeing people I know in this video! I'm from New Brunswick.

[@jjchello]

For those who may be confused by how each of these processes relate with the four main lines at Sabian… The bumping process is how HH and HHX cymbals are formed into a preliminary shape. While it is a machine, a human is controlling where the bumps occur, keeping it by “hand.” That press they show in comparison is for the AA and AAX line. That is their Automatic Anvil, hence the name. Prior to placing the cymbal in the press, they are back formed. For hammering, HH uses a small peen hammer and HHX uses that 1/2” large peen hammering machine that is run by “hand.” HHX complex combines both types of hammering. The AA line goes through a fully automated hammering machine with a small peen hammer and the AAX goes through a fully automated 1/2” large peen hammering machine. Both were not shown in this video, but are shown in Sabian’s factory tour video on their channel. Most of what was shown in this video was for the HH and HHX lines that is the most labor intensive. A huge thanks to the craftsman and workers at Sabian!

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Thank you for the comment!

[@AndrewKonkey]

Always love seeing anything Sabian related. Best cymbals in the world, period.

[@matto7138]

We are a small but mighty province, thank you for highlighting one of our gems. Love that you did the piece at the art gallery in Fredericton too!

[@footnotedrummer]

Sabian used to produce the best ride cymbal that I've ever had the pleasure to play. The 20" El Sabor with a raw bell. I'm a die hard Zildjian guy and especially love their Dark K series. However... the ride in that series (or any other that I've played by Zildjian, Paiste, Meinl, etc...) Doesn't give you a washy large crash sound as well as an amazingly cutting/pingy bell. The El Sabor was a masterpiece, and I'm super glad to own it.

[@CnutLongsword]

I love these so much. I wish more drum companies existed so Drumeo could keep making documentaries about them.

[@andy88bali]

Beautiful content! Proud Canadian living overseas, here. Thank you, Drumeo for this content! Makes me homesick!!!

[@keithwoodcrest]

Dude. This was awesome. The 18" and 19" AAXplosion crashes changed my life when they came out and are still some of my favorite crashes to this day. Sabian makes some killer cymbals. Would absolutely also watch an entire series of just Todd testing out r&d cymbals, his amusement at all of them and their sounds made me smile. Loved this. Can't wait to send it to my Dad.

[@stevewilcock4767]

Bought my first Sabian HH 22inch Ride in January 1982. Still sounds fantastic today. Thank you Sabian.

[@scottdixon142]

Mark has a ridiculously good ride technique!

[@willymccabe6602]

I still have a Sabian 22" AA Extra Heavy ride that I bought from the old Thoroughbred Music via mail order in 1991. To this day it's still the best ride cymbal I've ever owned or played.

[@JagoCarithian]

NBer here, and it’s super inspiring going on a walk through of this factory in person! Definitely recommend if you ever have the chance!

[@groovewithpassiondrumlesso2348]

Wow Jared! What an Amazing video you guys put together with Sabian! Todd Sucherman is such a great sport! He was like a kid in a candy store. Thank you for partnering up with Sabian to make this happen. These guys are amazing craftsmen who are so creative. It’s amazing the quality that goes into making these Incredible cymbals.

[@shanejacka662]

sensational video! from following the entire process which was so cool to see, the relationship between Sabian and the community, the drumming colaboration with the first peoples, the craftsmen, staff and managment, and the history and story behind it all.. and to finish off with a drum display for the staff was super cool!!

[@prahadrumsofficial]

It's really cool to see how much human input goes into the process of creating these cymbals, in drum shops each Cymbal I've seen looks so universally similar, they almost look machine made but there is so much craftsmanship it's really amazing to see!

[@mikeohearn4822]

What a great production! Love the personal stories, love seeing the inner workings of how it’s done. I’ve played Zildjian’s for 50 years and have not had too much experience playing Sabina’s. Now I can’t wait to find a big drums with lots to try out. Props to the camera crew and sound guys… really made this a perfect.

[@CAPTAINCHAOS_]

NOBODY can play Terry Bozio’s set but Terry Bozio. It’s a monster. A beast. A set with a soul. It matches its owner.

[@MrLukasPetersen]

When I was a kid I used to dream of becoming a cymbal maker at Sabian because I was so impressed with the details on the first cymbal I ever bought (21' HH Vintage Ride)

[@footnotedrummer]

How Drumeo doesn't have 10s of millions of subscribers, I simply don't understand. You folks have some of the best drum oriented content on the web. Thanks for this stuff!

[@DrumeoOfficial]

How many drummers are there in the entire world?

[@footnotedrummer]

@@DrumeoOfficial ... Right!? Certainly more than 3 million ;-) I mean... come on! 🙂

[@RevolutionDrummer47]

It's so amazing to see that Sabian (and other cymbals probably) are made by hand and not entirely machine production.

[@spishco]

As a lifetime, exclusive Sabian player, I really appreciated this. Thank you!!

[@777bigbird]

The best deal in cymbals are Sabian XSR'S. What I like about them is their consistency. B20 and under a grand for the super set . Awesome .

[@MichaelDSwanson]

While I play e-drums out of necessity (could never play acoustic where I live), I so want a Sabian cymbal in my drum room! They are works of art! Great job on the documentary, Drumeo.

[@Jimbo386000]

When I was a kid, my dad bought me a set of Sabian cymbals. I still use Sabian because I love the sound. This is really cool to see!

[@jalenturner8696]

This was so awesome to watch. I've been a big fan of Sabian for years. My first cymbal was a Sabian splash. Now I play a mix between AAX and HHX and I love comparing and mixing sounds together on my kit. Awesome video!!! Sabian. . Because Sound Matters!!!!!

[@Krazymarmo]

My first set of cymbals I bought were SABIAN and man do I love them. Got myself a fat ride, crash, splash, hats and another crash! I've always felt a strong connection with the SABIAN cymbals and I don't know why. Not that Zildjian, paiste or meinl are bad or anything but my love is for SABIAN first. I share a room in a house now and haven't been playing drums for many many years. Seeing this documentary has me in tears, I just want to get my old kit back and have a jam. It's not all bad, I can pick up an Ekit for not too much. But really the acoustic is where it's at.

[@thedrumman64]

Fantastic documentary. Thanks for taking the time to do it and for spending some time in our province. :-)

[@onelikeus883]

Im just digging all this content Drumeo is producing.

[@Damo_Drummer]

Have done the tour myself. What a beautiful location, tour and family!

[@matthewgonano636]

Watching this video brings so many happy feelings. Thanks sabian and mark love for all the amazing memories over the years and the opportunity to play your amazing cymbals. 😊

[@MichaelVLang]

This was really good, and gave me a good feeling, reminding me why I love the drums so much. We can get into all the notes and practicing technique, but there is something special above all that about playing drums. Thanks to Todd for highlighting it. I'm still a Paiste loyalist, but have a better appreciation for Sabians. That's an impressive place. Great stuff, thanks.

[@CW19941]

Definitely a Sabian lover myself. Its the brand I started with over 15 years ago. Many price points and many cymbals and at my local music store they are discounted 🤟🏻everything from the cheaper side to the expensive side, marked down to create a great Price point.

[@barberjeff67]

Well done! I've been a Sabian player since 1984. They make the sounds I hear in my head.

[@georgitomov5405]

Thanks for this. Highly enjoyable

[@musicsmile]

Thank you Drumeo and Mr Sucherman! What a treat! My students are gonna love this!

[@steviox]

I can only echo the comments here, very illuminating, entertaining and the best advert you could possible make for an extra-ordinary quality product. . Such an insight is making my wallet drool, if only I could go to town as I would like too! Thanks all concerned. Stevio

[@RyoCanCan]

Man I'd LOVE to visit such a factory and try my hand at making a cymbal. I've always been a very tactile person so it'd be a perfect day for me.

[@thumperpaul]

I’m a die hard Sabian fan. The only aberration in my setup is a 22 inch Zildjian K ride and a 16 inch Wuhan China. I love my 16 inch Virgil Donati Saturation Crash. That is a work of art to hear and play.

[@RushianRichard]

Cool to hear man. It took me quite some years but now I'm the proud owner of the complete line of 4 Saturation crashes, 16" to 19" with those beautiful, vintage Signature logo's. I will never, ever sell 'em. They have so much personality and it's my personal tribute to Virgil Donati! 🤩👍

[@Blackcreekstudios]

That was great, Thanks for creating this. I love seeing the process and all the craftsmanship that goes into the cymbals. I am also a huge fan of Todd not only as a drummer but as an ambassador for drumming.

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Toddeo

[@SaintMont]

What a beautiful journey to watch. I wish I had the opportunity to be in Jared's boots one day, even better with Meinl cymbals company (looking forward to seeing that documentary too). Thanks guys for doing this to us !!! Well done !!!

[@AndyA1234]

It's good to see why cymbals are so expensive. Hand crafted works of art.

[@bombshellblonde544]

Absolutely felt the same. Hearing about the time it takes to hammer out a china really put the price into perspective. It never occurred to me how long creating that shape would take.

[@scottyhughes9179]

A very enjoyable doc, thanks for this.... I remember the days these guys started. I sold Sabian cymbals in a music store in Windsor, Ontario in the early 1980's... a tremendous product!! And, I still own and play three vintage Sabians!

[@rafaelchavarria9647]

excellent excellent documentary...thank you Drumeo and thank you Sabian for allowing this to be made...just great, very interesting and informative

[@XeRo333]

Sabian was the cymbal company I felt was home to me! I'll play Sabian for the rest of my drumming journey🤘🏼

[@alrefig]

I've been using Sabian cymbals since 1997. The drummer who made me switch was Dave Abbruzzese from Pearl Jam. However, I have to admit that brands like Meinl are one step ahead. ​

[@Dan-hc1ow]

Thanks for such a deep dive into the company and their process. So much better than other "How It's Made" type videos.

[@JamesMoore-qu6rw]

This was an awesome documentary, I learned a lot from just watching. Thanks for the experience

[@continumdrums2297]

Awesome documentation! I love and play SABIAN cymbals since 1991. And of corse I like Todd Sucherman!

[@carterrussell1535]

Incredible documentary!

[@vincenzoa2929]

Great content Drumeo and always great to have Todd along for the ride.

[@Drummin4jesus1]

Very enjoyable! Thanks guys!

[@amymiller2723]

Watching from Moncton. I knew Sabian was in NB but it's so cool to see a documentary

[@aderiley6592]

My most favouritist of favourite cymbal symbols. Love that Sabian sound! Gonna watch the hell outta this!!!!

[@DrumAddict324]

Very cool doc and BTS footage is always fun - and smart (drumeo) - killer playing and would love to make my own cymbal down there one day… proud to be part of the Sabian Fam - thx for all you do… Stay Rad ✌🏽

[@chefbrittan84]

My family has always used Zildjian, but the best modern cymbals I’ve ever played were Sabians. I’m back to Zildjian, but I went with some vintage 1950s to go with my ‘53 Gretsch.

[@elikebudi]

Hope you also do a series about Istanbul Agop cymbals. Yes, I’m from Turkey 😀🇹🇷🔔

[@DrumeoOfficial]

We'd love to!

[@elikebudi]

@@DrumeoOfficial You’re the best! Keep rocking! 🤘🏻

[@jelapeno]

I live a short drive away from here. Always a fun spot to visit!

[@jrpg0630]

Amazing documentary. Very well done.

[@hfranke07]

Wow, I still have my VFX Wave cymbal..... I love, love, love Sabian. Played Sabian for 30+ years.... the combo Sabian and Pearl is my magic. Wait wait.... I have to add this..... No matter what you play,- rock, jazz, blues, gosple or trash...... the only crash you ever need is the Sabian 18" HHX Stage Crash.... the best ever cybal made. Trust me.

[@RTEllis]

Well done!!!

[@andrewvasseur3166]

Finally!!! The company feature I've been waiting for!! Y'all should do Gretsch next!!

[@jerrysmith2509]

Throughly enjoyed this. More content like this please

[@frazzmac5150]

Awesome documentary

[@iamtherealzombie]

Grew up about 20-30 minutes away from Meductic, started playing sabian as an amateur back in 1992 and am still playing them today (still as an amateur, haha).

[@spears104]

Well done guys. Looks like it was a fun experience.

[@jimboscustoms]

Love this do More? thank you for the insight behind the scenes of cymbal making 👊

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Please share and spread the word. The farther the reach, the more we can produce.

[@TimNye850]

Amazing content and editing, thank you.

[@rayizm3]

Thank you for this documentary, I had a blast watching it.🥁 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@DrummerGrrrl]

Ooooo, I DO love Todd Sucherman's new Ride cymbal! Niiiiiiiice!

[@kabankov83]

Прекрасные люди создают замечательные тарелки! 🎉❤

[@keepntyme]

Saw Todd last night with Styx 🤘🏼 an Amazing Talent! Cymbals sounded Unbelievable 🎶

[@markgodleman7709]

That was a great documentary, Bravo Drumeo.🤘

[@santiago.drrrumzzz]

I've been through some cymbal testing in stores and buying/selling on the used market. Sound and quality are unreached so far. Love my Sabians.

[@yoavdvash4141]

Amazing tour!! 😊

[@Stretchwiz]

These are cool, please do this with more companies

[@bigkickleo]

Hey!!! That's my cousin @waynewilburn at 14:11 with Terry and Mark. He was Terry's tech for years, back when TB lived in Austin Tx. Too cool! 👊🏼❤️😊

[@anthonybiusodrumming]

They are the best. Ya can compare. It doesn’t matter. Sabian wins. Breaking glass!! That’s my sound. They got it.

[@Mike-ol7xp]

Not sure if you were around when we had the old house phones with that bell ringer but another thing good cymbals were known for is they had an under tone while playing that would sound exactly like the phone was ringing, it was kind of annoying because you would automatically stop playing to listen for the phone LOL. it's mostly a Sabian and Zildjian thing.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

@@Mike-ol7xp uncle Leo on _Seinfeld:_ "Will somebody answer the damn phone???" 🤣🤣 I love all the brands, everybody's got something that sounds lovely somewhere-- even cheap brands....but they're usually good for stacks and trashy effects 😂

[@groovemark]

​@@Mike-ol7xpthe under tone helps them cut through the mix live

[@chillywilly9611]

A very fantastic video! You guys are awesome! Todd, you’re a good sport!!!🥁

[@thesonicsolution1976]

Fantastic video, guys. Loved it.

[@Mattshank-uo6jl]

Very cool documentary to see how these cymbals are made and history behind them. I play the AAX series.

[@hobojungle1]

Fascinating. Thanks for this @drumeo!

[@MarcoPolux]

Very nice entertaining documentary, top level like Discovery 👍 Do more!

[@aswallscollapse]

Now I know why they're so expensive! It's cool to know actual people had their hands on my cymbals. Now I need more

[@nickmc4502]

Do a series where you introduce 2 drumers and have them do a clean run on each other's works and film reactions and conversions Please 🙏

[@mantlecoreriders]

Sabian are the best! We went there in August!

[@doverpro7]

Fascinating!