Question about Sabian El Sabor...

[GeneZ]

What is different about the Sabian "El Sabor" line that sets them apart from the main line of Sabian cymbals? The bell is blackened, but what are the sonic differences?

 

[drumedge]

Dark, warm and record quite well. The edges are bowed up a bit to where that adds some sonic differences. I guess they make great hand cymbals for percussionists but all I used them for was crash cymbals and they sounded great.

 

[lance stallion]

What is different about the Sabian "El Sabor" line that sets them apart from the main line of Sabian cymbals? The bell is blackened, but what are the sonic differences?

I've had them all in the past and love every one. They're like Sound Controls with AAX Hammering and Raw Bells. Each one is multi-purpose and sounds great. The ride is listed as Med-Thin but because of the flanged edge, doesn't wash out. The 18" is a real work-horse of a crash/ride. The 16" is probably one of the best crashes I've heard and the hats (not flanged) are on heavier side but super versatile. I wouldn't hesitate to throw one or all in my set-up. The late, great Richie Hayward used the ride, 16 & 18 crashes in his set-up. Hope my rambling helps.

 

[avedisschwinn]

What is different about the Sabian "El Sabor" line that sets them apart from the main line of Sabian cymbals? The bell is blackened, but what are the sonic differences?

I have two and I love them both. I can't say much about the technical aspects, but they are super versatile - medium
heavy at the bell, thin at the edge - great shimmery ride sound, great bell sound, very crash-able.
I have a 20" and a riveted 18"

 

[Coelacanth]

The larger El Sabors (18" for example) are very dynamic cymbals, and are very effective as a Ride and a Crash, and having a nice, clear bell. The smaller ones (as mentioned by drumedge) can be hand-crashed. Sabian's equivalent to Zildjian's El Sonido (Azuka) line. I own the 17" El Sonido and I absolutely love it!