Built to hit hard and disappear fast, the Sabian AA MantaRay 21" China cymbal delivers the explosive, trashy attack of a China with a lower pitch and exceptionally quick decay. Developed in collaboration with Korn drummer and longtime Sabian endorser Ray Luzier over more than a year, the AA MantaRay grew from Ray's need for an accent cymbal that could cut through a powerful mix, make an immediate impact and get out of the way without leaving excess wash behind. Its distinctive asymmetric shape helps create a bold, cutting voice with strong projection and musical control. The result is a unique effects cymbal that adds immediate impact while sitting naturally alongside the rest of the kit in both live and studio settings.

Explosive Attack With Quick Decay

Made from B20 bronze, the AA MantaRay is voiced for accents that make their point immediately. Its fast, trashy attack brings the aggression players expect from a China cymbal, while its lower pitch distinguishes it from brighter accent voices. Just as importantly, the quick decay keeps the sound from lingering over the next phrase, helping you punctuate fills, transitions and hard stops without adding unnecessary wash. For drummers working in dense arrangements, that balance of impact and restraint keeps accents forceful and focused.

Asymmetric Shape, Focused Projection

The AA MantaRay's distinctive asymmetric shape is more than a visual statement—it helps define the cymbal's bold, cutting voice. Designed for powerful projection and rapid decay, the shape gives accents enough presence to register clearly before clearing space for the rest of the kit. That controlled response makes the AA MantaRay a useful effects voice when you need a strong accent that stands apart without building into a long layer of wash, whether you're tracking in the studio or driving a loud stage mix.

Ray Luzier: A Powerful Force Behind the Kit

Ray Luzier is best known as the drummer for Korn, bringing a powerful, technically precise approach to the band's heavy and rhythmically demanding music. His career also includes work with David Lee Roth and Army of Anyone, giving him extensive experience across demanding live and studio environments. That real-world perspective directly informed the AA MantaRay, which Ray developed in collaboration with Sabian over more than a year to achieve an explosive accent that could cut through a mix and decay quickly. Add the Sabian AA MantaRay China cymbal to your kit for a distinctive accent voice shaped through Ray Luzier's collaboration with Sabian.