Difference between revisions of "Sabian Paragon 16" Crash"
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'''Size:''' 16 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 16 Inch<br> | ||
'''Series:''' [[Sabian Paragon|Paragon]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[Sabian Paragon|Paragon]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Weight:''' 1054g, 1098g, 1107g, 1134g, 1169g, 1186g, 1195g, 1196g<br> | + | '''Weight:''' 1054g, 1098g, 1107g, 1134g, 1169g, 1186g, 1197g, 1195g, 1196g<br> |
| − | '''Median Weight:''' | + | '''Median Weight:''' 1169g (n=9)<br> |
'''Years of production:''' 2004 - Present<br> | '''Years of production:''' 2004 - Present<br> | ||
'''Sound File:''' [https://youtu.be/0NddCfyuDYQ?si=Plcyd52F4Xnt7sUl Paragon 16" Crash]<br> | '''Sound File:''' [https://youtu.be/0NddCfyuDYQ?si=Plcyd52F4Xnt7sUl Paragon 16" Crash]<br> | ||
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High praise indeed, - but merited. All three crashes that we tested opened up quickly when struck at medium volume, but were most effective - and really spread - when struck with force. Under those circumstances they generated a brilliant tone with a beautiful sustaining decay. The three sizes are well matched in tonality, with a nice pitch variation between each."<br> | High praise indeed, - but merited. All three crashes that we tested opened up quickly when struck at medium volume, but were most effective - and really spread - when struck with force. Under those circumstances they generated a brilliant tone with a beautiful sustaining decay. The three sizes are well matched in tonality, with a nice pitch variation between each."<br> | ||
| − | Review written by Mike Haid ("Product Close-Up - Sabian Paragon Cymbals - Tailored For The Tastes of Neil Peart", Modern Drummer, June 2004, p. 27)<br> | + | :Review written by Mike Haid ("Product Close-Up - Sabian Paragon Cymbals - Tailored For The Tastes of Neil Peart", Modern Drummer, June 2004, p. 27)<br> |
'''Review:''' "The medium-thin Paragon Brilliant crashes opened up quickly with a cutting, commanding tone, yet they possessed silvery overtones and a medium decay time. Hitting multiple crashes in succession sounded like individual hits rather than a wall of noise. These attack/decay characteristics remained consistent throughout the size range, resulting in cymbals that sounded identical except for pitch. The 18" and 20" models would make great crash/rides for lighter-hitting players." | '''Review:''' "The medium-thin Paragon Brilliant crashes opened up quickly with a cutting, commanding tone, yet they possessed silvery overtones and a medium decay time. Hitting multiple crashes in succession sounded like individual hits rather than a wall of noise. These attack/decay characteristics remained consistent throughout the size range, resulting in cymbals that sounded identical except for pitch. The 18" and 20" models would make great crash/rides for lighter-hitting players." | ||
| − | Review written by J.R. Frondelli ("Sabian Paragon Brilliant and Vault Artisan Cymbals", Modern Drummer, January 2011, p.20)<br> | + | :Review written by J.R. Frondelli ("Sabian Paragon Brilliant and Vault Artisan Cymbals", Modern Drummer, January 2011, p.20)<br> |
'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' [[Sabian Neil Peart|Neil Peart]] | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' [[Sabian Neil Peart|Neil Peart]] | ||
Revision as of 04:14, 23 October 2025
Group: Crashes
Type: Crash
Size: 16 Inch
Series: Paragon
Weight: 1054g, 1098g, 1107g, 1134g, 1169g, 1186g, 1197g, 1195g, 1196g
Median Weight: 1169g (n=9)
Years of production: 2004 - Present
Sound File: Paragon 16" Crash
Paragon 16" Crash
Paragon 16" Crash
Paragon 16" Crash
Paragon 16" Crash
Paragon 16" Crash
Paragon 16" Crash
Paragon 16" Crash
Paragon 16" Crash
Paragon 16" Crash
Paragon 16" Crash
Paragon 16" Crash
Paragon 16" Crash
Paragon 16" Crash
Sabian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The 16", 18", and 20" crashes are full-bodied and seem best suited for loud playing situations. Sabian's literature states that the AAX "pinpoint" lathing on the tops of the cymbals "makes for a fast, lively response," while the traditional, wider AA style lathing on the bottoms and the hand hammered bell help to provide a "full, rich tone." According to Neil, "This combination proved to be exactly what I had been looking for in a crash cymbal: a unity of rapid attack and swell around a solid, musical sound with a smooth decay."
High praise indeed, - but merited. All three crashes that we tested opened up quickly when struck at medium volume, but were most effective - and really spread - when struck with force. Under those circumstances they generated a brilliant tone with a beautiful sustaining decay. The three sizes are well matched in tonality, with a nice pitch variation between each."
- Review written by Mike Haid ("Product Close-Up - Sabian Paragon Cymbals - Tailored For The Tastes of Neil Peart", Modern Drummer, June 2004, p. 27)
Review: "The medium-thin Paragon Brilliant crashes opened up quickly with a cutting, commanding tone, yet they possessed silvery overtones and a medium decay time. Hitting multiple crashes in succession sounded like individual hits rather than a wall of noise. These attack/decay characteristics remained consistent throughout the size range, resulting in cymbals that sounded identical except for pitch. The 18" and 20" models would make great crash/rides for lighter-hitting players."
- Review written by J.R. Frondelli ("Sabian Paragon Brilliant and Vault Artisan Cymbals", Modern Drummer, January 2011, p.20)
Artist/song where it can be heard: Neil Peart
