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HHX Anthology is designed to unfold the full spectrum of ride and crash in each cymbal, without compromising sound or feel. Anthology allows YOU to designate the purpose of the cymbal and explore new terrain to play your way.

An innovation that underscores instinct over orders, and creativity over categorization.

Anthology is a return to essence. A re-orientation towards new possibilities and thinking.

An instrument that transcends labels and inspires individual expression.

— Jojo mayer

BREAKING THE MOLD

Fast Response

The player stays in control. When riding the cymbal, stick definition never gets lost or washed out by the spread of the cymbal. Quick accents to the cymbal open up and immediately return.

The crashing properties range from sensitive rolls with fingertips or mallets, to explosive crashes that will punch through the loudest musical passages. The bell tones are balanced and clear at all dynamic levels.

The Sound

Warm, vintage tones spiced up to serve today's music.

The feel

Buttery feel and looseness that is traditionally only found in thinner cymbals comes with the projection of heavier weights.

The Weights

Each cymbal's specific weight is measured and inscribed inside the bell by the cymbal smith.

The Look

The philosophy of transcending labels is reflected with minimized branding and logos on all Anthology cymbals

the RANGE OF SOUND

Breakthrough manufacturing techniques in lathing and hammering expand the sonic range of Anthology beyond common cymbals.

graphic showing anthology being a mix of crash and ride cymbals

CYMBAL’S WEIGHT

* Anthology cymbals are carefully hand crafted with variations in weight creating an instrument as unique as the player.

Products	Weight_(gr)
14" Anthology tops	900g — 1090g
14" Anthology bottoms	1250g — 1500g
18" Anthology	1360g — 1550g
22" Anthology	2460g — 2720g

*All weights shown here are approximate.

JOJO Demo Video

LOW BELL 14"

High Bell 14"

LOW BELL 18”

High BELL 18”

LOW BELL 22”

High BELL 22”

Bell Height Comparison

22" Bell Comparison

18" Bell Comparison

14" Bell Comparison

Anthology is a bridge between tradition and innovation. These cymbals cover all genres making them the only set of cymbals you’ll need for any gig. The Low Bell Hi-Hats for me are pure magic!

STEVE HASS

John Scofield, Patti Austin

The 22” High Bell’s tone is full and even with no harsh spikes in frequency. With a little exploration I’ve found so much utility and tone!

Karah James

Valley

You can definitely put them on the drumset and you're ready to go. The critical frequencies are so balanced, especially the mid ones that the ride/crash combo is totally where without losing the purpose of crashing or riding in just one unique cymbal.

Bruno Valverde

Smith/Kotzen, Angra

My band couldn't believe that I was only working one cymbal, the 22" Low Bell. Pulling all these sounds out of one instrument is something extremely special.

Josiah Maddox

The anthology series immediately triggered my inspiration. The crispness in the hats and the immediate cutting response when choking the hats made me wanna play it all day long. Especially the 22"s have been types of cymbals I've been searching for a lifetime: A nice warm crashing sound, not too high frequencies, and still have a clear bell sound (even the low bell one).

Baard Kolstad

Leprous

The 22" High Bell is one of - if not my favorite - cymbal that I've played, like, ever. I really really love that 22" cymbal. And they work really well with different SABIAN series.

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