The all-new SABIAN 21″ AA MantaRAY is Ray Luzier’s signature Chinese cymbal, designed to deliver the explosive attack and trashy character of a traditional China with a lower pitch and exceptionally fast decay. Created in collaboration with Korn’s drummer, the MantaRAY provides a powerful accent that cuts through dense mixes without excessive sustain.
Its unmistakable manta-inspired shape immediately sets it apart from a traditional China cymbal. The distinctive profile supports a specific musical purpose: creating an immediate, powerful accent while leaving room for the rest of the music to breathe.
Developed with Ray Luzier
Playing with Korn demands a cymbal that can make its presence known without getting in the way of the band. That idea was central to the development of the MantaRAY.
There’s plenty of weight behind the initial hit, with a lower pitch that gives the accent some serious authority. What really sets the MantaRAY apart is how quickly it gets out of the way. Hit it at the end of a fill, and you get that big punctuation without a long wash hanging over the riff that follows. That same quick response is especially useful in the studio, where you want the impact of a big cymbal accent without filling up extra space in the track.
A Different Accent
Metal and hard rock are natural settings for Ray’s new signature cymbal, but the controlled response makes it useful in other musical applications as well. Its combination of lower pitch and fast decay gives drummers an alternative when the longer sustain of a traditional China isn’t what the music calls for.
For drummers looking for a powerful Chinese cymbal that doesn’t linger in the mix, the 21″ AA MantaRAY offers a distinct new option. Listen to the MantaRay in action.