Compare models
| AV | AVX |
|---|---|
| Great for beginners | Great for more advanced players |
| Dark sound, faster sound decay | Dark, warm sound, longer decay, & more character |
| Blend in | Stand out |
| Lathed bell | Raw bell |
| Deep impact machine hammered | Oversized machine hammered |
| Lighter | Heavier |
The Spark
“It all starts with a spark.” The story of all of us: about falling in love with our instrument, honing our craft, and the people you meet along the way.
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AV & AVX Specs
With each cymbal having its own unique sound, weight, and characteristics - we're confident one of these pairs will be perfect for your marching cymbal line.
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SABIAN Interview
From manifestation to manufacturing – interview with Randy Ross, Director of R&D at SABIAN. Learn about the details of what make the Seavine Series AV and AVX Cymbals the best choice for a marching cymbal line!
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FAQ
The AV Seavine Series by Sabian Cymbals are specially designed for marching cymbal players. The cymbals have an expanded hole in the center, which makes it easier to tie cymbal straps and pad straps. The cymbals also feature a two inch grounded edge around the edge called the Grip Zone. The Grip Zone makes catching the cymbals easier for cymbal players performing visuals that are off hand and juggling skills.
The cymbals have an 18” inch (46 cm) diameter, which is one of the most common sizes for marching cymbals.
The AV Seavine Series by Sabian Cymbals are for cymbal players of all skill levels from beginner to advanced. They can be used in a variety of settings including concert and orchestral bands, indoor percussion ensembles, drum and bugle corps, and marching bands. They’re also a great option for groups competing in the Drum Corps International (DCI), Winterguard International (WGI), and Bands of America (BOA) circuits.
We have free online course for learning how to play marching cymbals called the Seavine Cymbal Education Series. You can check out those videos here and our book here.
The Cymbals in the AV Seavine Series by Sabian have the perfect weight distribution for easy handling during visuals and sounds. The AV model is lighter than the AVX model. The AVX marching cymbals are slightly lighter than the Sabian HHX New Symphonic Viennese cymbals.
There a several differences between the AV and AVX marching cymbals. The AV marching cymbals are lighter, have a lathed bell, and have a faster sound decay. The AVX cymbal are heavier, have a raw bell, and have a more resonant sound. Both cymbals feature the innovative Grip Zone around the edge, a larger hole in the center, deeper lathing on the inside for better sound projection, a curved shape for more durability to withstand long rehearsals and seasons, and a dark sound.
The AV marching cymbal model has a dark sound with faster sound decay. The cymbals also have a deeper lathing on inside to help project sound effects more such as zings.
The AVX marching cymbals have a dark and more complex resonant sound. The cymbals also have a deeper lathing on inside to help project sound effects more such as zings.
Rhythm X currently uses the AVX model cymbals.