Sabian Pro 17" Stage Crash

Group: Crashes
Type: Stage Crash
Size: 17 Inch
Series: Pro
Weight: ?g
Median Weight: ?g (n=0)
Years of production: ?
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Review: "One would assume that a cymbal with the word "stage" in its name might have been designed for power and projection. That's what you get from these 16", 17", and 18" models from Sabian's highest-quality non-cast series. As is common with "uni-rolled" cymbals with Brilliant finishes, these cymbals all have a certain amount of "gonginess," which is especially obvious when they're played by themselves. But like the ring in a snare drum, that's what gives the cymbals body and projection and allows them to stand up to aggressive hits. Once the whole band is playing, that gongy undertone is absorbed in the overall volume. These cymbals don't have quite as many overtones as some might like, but they would be effective in the right situations. (Based on their price range and impact-oriented performance, I'd say those situations would mainly be rock-oriented playing by advanced students or semi-pro drummers.) Personally, I found the 17" model to have the best balance of pitch, response, and sustain. List price for the 16" Pro Stage Crash is $150; the 17" model lists for $159; the 18"version goes for $225."

Review written by Rick Mattingly ("New Sabian Cymbals", Modern Drummer, November 1997, pp. 42-43)

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