Sabian Crash

Series - Sizes

• AA Sound Control - 12" 13" 14" 15" 16" 20"
• APX - 14" 16" 18" 20"
• Artisan - 16" 17" 18" 19" 20"
• B8 - 14" 15" 16" 17"
• B8 Plus - 16"
• B20 By Sabian - 13" 16"
• Jack DeJohnette Signature Series - 16" 18"
• Encore Series - 13" 14" 16" 17" 18"
• FRX - 16" 17" 18" 19"
• HH - 13"
• HH Sound Control - 12" 13" 14" 15" 16"
• HHX Evolution - 16" 17" 18" 19" 20"
• HHX Legacy - 16" 17" 18" 19"
• Paragon - 16" 17" 18" 19" 20" 22"
• Pro - 16" 17" 18"
• Pro Sonix - 14" 15" 16" 17" 18" 19"
• Radia - 14" 16" 17" 18" 20" 21" 22"
• SBR - 16" 18"
• Solar - 14" 16"
• Stratus - 16" 17" 18" 19" 20"
• Vault - 16" 17" 18" 19" 20"

Description

AA Sound Control

• Thin, flanged-edge model is highly sensitive for rapid, splashy responses. Ideal for recording.⁸

APX

• Explosive response is dense with high-end brightness and a razor-sharp projection that cuts with tonally cool, crisp attack.⁸

Artisan

• Fast, dark and dirty, these gorgeous crashes open up with musically-rich complex texture. Their fast, full and dark tone fits easily into any musical setting.³

B8

• Bright and fast.¹⁰

B8 Plus

• Bright, penetrating, very fast.¹⁰

Jack DeJohnette Signature Series

• Dry, dark and splashy, with moderate volume and immediate sustain.¹¹

FRX

• FRX crashes offer quick response and exceptionally soft feel in all sizes. The warm, shimmering attack never gets in the way and always sits perfectly in the mix. FRX gives drummers the freedom to play without holding back., especially in lower volume settings.⁶

HH Sound Control

• Thin, flanged edge increases sensitivity and response rate, for fast, very glassy, splash-like sounds.⁸

HHX Evolution

• The warm, explosive response of a SABIAN’s Evolution Crash is fast and shimmering with increased projection and cut. Developed with the legendary and uncompromising Dave Weckl, SABIAN craftsmen delivered on Dave’s vision of a thin crash with a buttery soft feel and glassy attack.¹

HHX Legacy

• The SABIAN HHX Legacy Crash is a punchy, dark and tonally complex cymbal, always remaining musical at any volume. Developed with Dave Weckl, Legacy is the “dark side” of Dave’s sound. The Legacy Crashes are vibrant, trashy and beautiful, with dark, musical color that encompass a full tonal spectrum.²

Paragon

• Designed with Neil Peart in celebration of the RUSH R40 40th Anniversary Tour! Medium weight crash with a large, volume-boosting bell and explosive response.⁴

Pro

• Full-response model is bright and cutting for moderately loud studio or stage crashing.⁹

Pro Sonix

• Fast and explosive response delivers clear high-end cut to maximize penetrating power and impact.⁹

Radia

• Unique radial scoring and old world hand hammering fuse a combination of sound, power and musicality.¹¹

SBR

• Powered by pure brass, a loud and punchy model for accenting.⁵

Solar

• Powered by pure brass, a loud and punchy model for accenting.⁸

Stratus

• The crash is quick and controlled with a lower tone and explosive attack. The thin weight produces a quick decay with a deep tone that sits perfectly in today’s music.⁷

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Information from:
¹ sabian.com (retrieved January 11, 2025)
² sabian.com (retrieved January 11, 2025)
³ sabian.com (retrieved January 11, 2025)
⁴ sabian.com (retrieved January 11, 2025)
⁵ sabian.com (retrieved January 11, 2025)
⁶ sabian.com (retrieved January 11, 2025)
⁷sabian.com (retrieved January 13, 2025)
⁸ Sabian Cymbal and Sound Guide 2009
⁹ Sabian Catalog 2002
¹⁰ Sabian Catalog 1987
¹¹ Sabian Catalog 1999

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