The Sabian NP2016B Neil Peart 20" Paragon China Cymbal in Brilliant finish is part of a personalized range of cymbals created for the legendary Rush drummer by SABIAN. Hand crafted from pure SABIAN B20 bronze, Paragon features AA lathing on the bottom, AAX lathing on the top, and hand hammered bells. They resond with the power, brightness and dynamic sensitivity to play any volume and consistenly get clean, cutting responses. Subtle logo inking in the form of a special 'Rich Gold' ink completes each cymbal. Paragon is the new look and sound in cymbals for Neil Peart.
A very different beast than the 19" Chinese, the SABIAN 20” Paragon Chinese is still very much a traditional model in its design and sound. It's Medium-weight, with a small bell, short, steeply angled bow, and a small, flanged lip with oriental style swish-hammering for a drier, harder sound. The response of this cymbal is not as open as the 19" Chinese, and it doesn't get carried away as easily. It's a more direct sounding model, drier and harder, created to give Neil Peart a contrast between his two China cymbals. Handcrafted from pure SABIAN B20 bronze, Paragon cymbals offer subtle looks and powerful, dynamic sounds. Created using AA-style hammering and an innovative mix of sound-defining features from the AA, AAX, and HH series, Paragon defines a new, closer relationship between power and musicality in cymbals that are dynamically responsive, highly durable, and effective in a wide range of applications.