Sabian XS20 18" Crash Ride
Group: Rides
Type: Crash Ride
Size: 18 Inch
Series: XS20
Weight: 1688g
Years of production: ?
Sound file: XS20 18" Crash Ride
XS20 18" Crash Ride
XS20 18" Crash Ride
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Review: (NOTE: This is for the wide blade lathing version) "I’ve saved the best for last. I was extremely impressed by the acoustic qualities of the 16" and 18" medium thin crashes, as well as the 18" crash-ride. They were the best of the batch in terms of sonic range and versatility. Like all Xs20 models they lean toward the bright side, with no dark undertones. But they had excellent sibilance and spread, with moderate explosiveness that wouldn’t overpower the music, despite the high-frequency emphasis. The 16" crash had a relatively quick decay for punctuation; the 18" had a longer sustain that would support big chords.
As is often the case, the 18" crash-ride seemed better suited as a big, powerful crash than as a small ride cymbal. It certainly could be used as a very bright, clean-sounding ride at a low impact/volume level, but it’s rare for that sort of sound to be appropriate in that sort of situation. On the other hand, it might be a good choice for use in thrashy, punky ride situations where riding on a regular crash might not produce enough rhythmic definition. It does have a big, domed bell, which could be used to good effect.
As a trio, the 16" and 18" medium-thin crashes and the 18"crash-ride made a very good melodic ensemble. They also worked very well with the medium hats, offering a consistent tonal character that could serve in a wide variety of musical applications."
- Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Sabian “New Look” Xs20 Cymbals", Modern Drummer, March 2008, p.38)
Review: "The 18" Crash Ride fell somewhere between the 18" Medium Thin crash and the 18" Rock crash; calling it an 18" medium crash would have been just as apropos. It worked equally well as a straight-up crash and a full-out crash/ride, giving off an explosive attack with a full wash."
- Review written by Michael Dawson ("Sabian Xs20 Brilliant Series Cymbals", Modern Drummer, May 2010, p.24)
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