20” HHX Dominator Chinese
Catalog ID: 12016DXN
The HHX Dominator Chinese honors our longtime friend and partner, Dom Famularo. This was one of Dom's favorite cymbals.
At a glance
Known as Drumming’s Global Ambassador, Dom Famularo was among the most influential and beloved drummers, teachers and motivators in the world. A SABIAN artist since 1985, Dom was synonymous with the company, sharing our passion for artistry, dedication to craft, and family. In that spirit, we’re thrilled to honor our longtime friend and partner with the new 20″ HHX Dominator China.
Dom famously played his Chinas by striking the edge from both sides in succession, so much so that he actually removed tension from the lips of his HHX China cymbals, which gave them a distinctive, wavy appearance. By applying a special lathing process to the top of the Dominator, SABIAN’s artisans were able to emulate this effect, which along with a raw bell and HHX hammering, makes for a freer, trashier instrument that opens up fast for a quick, dark attack.
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Cymbal Size - 20"
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Feel - Medium
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Weight - Medium
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Volume - Loud
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Timbre - Dark
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Material - B20
Inspirational Artists
Introducing the 20" HHX Dominator China
Jamie
Written July 4, 2024
A great tribute!
Edward Freytag
Written July 30, 2024
I heard the Dominator plate at the Music City Drum Show in July 2024…sounded like a plate that I want in my perc setup. As a SABIAN artist, I love all of my SABIAN sounds and can’t wait to add this one to my sound palette. As a dear friend of DOM, I also want to add it as a tribute to the maestro himself…the ambassador of drumming good will and a technician second to none…Dom Famularo. We miss you, my friend, but now have a sound reminder of your good human personality…the HHX DOMINATOR…!
Adaiah Carmon
Written March 25, 2025
This is one of my favorite china’s in the HHX collection! I like it because it’s was named after dom’s played cymbal. The only think weird about this cymbal is the wobbles, which I like about it! Thank you sabian for making this!