Sabian AA 18" Medium Thin Crash

Group: Crashes
Type: Medium Thin Crash
Size: 18 Inch
Series: AA
Weight: 1400g, 1421g, 1420g, 1426g, 1438g, 1450g, 1458g, 1464g, 1464g, 1477g, 1482g, 1484g, 1486g, 1496g, 1505g, 1534g, 1542g
Median Weight: 1464g (n=17)
Years of production: 1982 - Present
Sound file: AA 18" Medium Thin Crash
AA 18" Medium Thin Crash
AA 18" Medium Thin Crash
AA 18" Medium Thin Crash
AA 18" Medium Thin Crash
AA 18" Medium Thin Crash
AA 18" Medium Thin Crash
AA 18" Medium Thin Crash
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Review: "If one were to be asked what is the second most often used crash cymbal model, regardless of the brand, it would probably be the Medium Thin Crash (the most popular is probably the 18″ medium crash). Sabian has one in their AA line, which is reviewed here. It has a neutral tonality, slightly brighter than its “medium” cousin, but not too bright. It has more wash than the medium version as well. The medium and medium thin are perfect mates. They also have the same sizes and weights in their HH line, which has a darker sound. The AA’s are at the bright end of the scale.

This cymbal is lightly hammered, but deeply lathed, and the lathe lines are widely spaced. The bell is also lathed. The brilliant finish is stunning (but a pain in the butt to photograph). If you purchase this cymbal, it would probably be best to have your other cymbals in the brilliant finish as well. Otherwise, it might look a bit out of place. The 18″ AA Medium Thin Crash is also available in the standard buffed finish (look at the photo of the 18″ AA Medium Crash, which is in the standard buffed finish)."

Review written by John E. Johnson, Jr. ("Sabian 18″ AA Medium Thin Crash Cymbal", hometheaterhifi.com, December 26, 2010)

Artist/song where it can be heard: Donny Baldwin, Blas Elias, Rod Morgenstein, Mike Portnoy, Ed Shaughnessy