Difference between revisions of "Sabian HH 16" Thin Crash"
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'''Size:''' 16 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 16 Inch<br> | ||
'''Series:''' [[Sabian HH#HH|HH]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[Sabian HH#HH|HH]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Weight:''' 962g, 1014g, 1017g<br> | + | '''Weight:''' 890g, 962g, 968g, 986g, 1014g, 1017g, 1025g<br> |
| − | '''Median Weight:''' | + | '''Median Weight:''' 986g (n=7)<br> |
'''Years of production:''' 1982 - Present<br> | '''Years of production:''' 1982 - Present<br> | ||
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/vkRe7X7kchk?si=rj45aFABtKpPw2m2 HH 16" Thin Crash] <br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/vkRe7X7kchk?si=rj45aFABtKpPw2m2 HH 16" Thin Crash] <br> | ||
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'''Review''': "Whereas the previous cymbal was fast (editor's note: a [[Sabian AA 16" Extra Thin Crash]]), this one is slow. With its small bell and flatter profile, a light, glancing blow won't make much of a sound, but if you really crack it, you'll get a dark, nasty crash, a remarkably low pitch that won't get in the way of guitars, and a very short decay, so you can hit something else. It is very full sounding and distinctive." <br> | '''Review''': "Whereas the previous cymbal was fast (editor's note: a [[Sabian AA 16" Extra Thin Crash]]), this one is slow. With its small bell and flatter profile, a light, glancing blow won't make much of a sound, but if you really crack it, you'll get a dark, nasty crash, a remarkably low pitch that won't get in the way of guitars, and a very short decay, so you can hit something else. It is very full sounding and distinctive." <br> | ||
| − | Review written by Chip Stern (Modern Drummer, June 1984, pg. 72)<br> | + | :Review written by Chip Stern (Modern Drummer, June 1984, pg. 72)<br> |
'''Review:''' "The 16in proved to be almost irresistible. Whether walloped or tapped it sounded beautiful. Its thinness in no way compromised the broad depth of tone. As well as the expected sharp attack there was a reassuring warmth which indicated the efficiency of the hand-hammering technique."<br> | '''Review:''' "The 16in proved to be almost irresistible. Whether walloped or tapped it sounded beautiful. Its thinness in no way compromised the broad depth of tone. As well as the expected sharp attack there was a reassuring warmth which indicated the efficiency of the hand-hammering technique."<br> | ||
| − | Review written by Andy Duncan ("Sabian Cymbals", One Two Testing, November 1982)<br> | + | :Review written by Andy Duncan ("Sabian Cymbals", One Two Testing, November 1982)<br> |
| − | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | + | '''Review:''' "We won't beat around the bush here, it was hard to tell the difference between the thin and medium-thin crashes considering that one of them is a 16" and the other is 18" (respectively). That said, the thinner profile of the 16" explains why it was noticeably lower-pitched than the 18". |
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| + | There is plenty of definition in the attack of these crashes, whether riding or crashing. They are not excessively loud but have plenty of presence and a warmth to their sound. They seem to possess just the right frequency range to sit well and not be overbearing in almost any musical situation."<br> | ||
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| + | :Review written by Tom Bradley ("Sabian HH Remastered review - Old favourites get a re-imagining", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/sabian-hh-remastered-635974, musicradar.com], March 29, 2016)<br> | ||
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| + | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' [[Sabian Virgil Donati|Virgil Donati]], [[Sabian Sonny Emory|Sonny Emory]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:13, 30 January 2026
Group: Crashes
Type: Thin Crash
Size: 16 Inch
Series: HH
Weight: 890g, 962g, 968g, 986g, 1014g, 1017g, 1025g
Median Weight: 986g (n=7)
Years of production: 1982 - Present
Sound file: HH 16" Thin Crash
Sabian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "Whereas the previous cymbal was fast (editor's note: a Sabian AA 16" Extra Thin Crash), this one is slow. With its small bell and flatter profile, a light, glancing blow won't make much of a sound, but if you really crack it, you'll get a dark, nasty crash, a remarkably low pitch that won't get in the way of guitars, and a very short decay, so you can hit something else. It is very full sounding and distinctive."
- Review written by Chip Stern (Modern Drummer, June 1984, pg. 72)
Review: "The 16in proved to be almost irresistible. Whether walloped or tapped it sounded beautiful. Its thinness in no way compromised the broad depth of tone. As well as the expected sharp attack there was a reassuring warmth which indicated the efficiency of the hand-hammering technique."
- Review written by Andy Duncan ("Sabian Cymbals", One Two Testing, November 1982)
Review: "We won't beat around the bush here, it was hard to tell the difference between the thin and medium-thin crashes considering that one of them is a 16" and the other is 18" (respectively). That said, the thinner profile of the 16" explains why it was noticeably lower-pitched than the 18".
There is plenty of definition in the attack of these crashes, whether riding or crashing. They are not excessively loud but have plenty of presence and a warmth to their sound. They seem to possess just the right frequency range to sit well and not be overbearing in almost any musical situation."
- Review written by Tom Bradley ("Sabian HH Remastered review - Old favourites get a re-imagining", musicradar.com, March 29, 2016)
Artist/song where it can be heard: Virgil Donati, Sonny Emory
