In the spirit that drove Dom for over four decades, SABIAN proudly awarded the inaugural SABIAN – Dom Famularo – SEN Mentorship Award to Ukrainian drummer Maksym Logosha earlier this month.

From castings forged in the foundry to blanks formed in the oven room, the cymbal making journey is one of many shapes and sizes. And whereas some blanks leave the oven room and head straight to the hand hammering artisans at SABIAN’s Meductic factory, certain designs require a rigorous shaping process involving machine hammering.

Since its acquisition by SABIAN in 2010, Gon Bops has remained steadfast in its commitment to preserving founder Mariano Bobadilla's vision and designs, maintaining the brand's distinct identity as a global leader in percussion.

The process of creating a cymbal is a journey of innovation and creativity that starts with a thick casting and ends with a one-of-a-kind musical instrument.

In early 2023, Jared Falk and the Drumeo team embarked on a journey to explore the inner workings of SABIAN’s Factory in Meductic, New Brunswick.

As SABIAN’s Director of Artist & Public Relations, Chris Stankee leads the charge in shaping and nurturing the company's artist program on a worldwide scale.

Artist/Educator Cameron Leach joins Mark Reynolds, SABIAN’s National Director of Sales & Education, to discuss his progression from drum set all the way to Principal Percussionist of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, on his first visit to the SABIAN factory in Meductic.

SABIAN’S process of cymbal making is a meticulous and intricate one, with each step calculated to produce the best possible sound.

SABIAN announced the STRATUS series last November. With a full range of frequency and sonic versatility, this exciting new line of cymbals features clear articulation, a warm wash and musical spread.

Born in Richmond, Indiana, Jeff Hamilton grew up listening to his parents’ big band records and at the age of eight began playing drums along with Oscar Peterson albums.

Since 2020, Gon Bops' Percussion Loft has shared in-depth conversations with some of the most talented drummers and percussionists in the world.

SABIAN shared a round table session with special guests Clay Jasper, Max Mullinix, and Bryan Waites joining Mark Reynolds, SABIAN’s National Director of Sales & Education