Sabian APX 18" Crash

Group: Crashes
Type: Crash
Size: 18 Inch
Series: APX
Weight: 1366g
Median Weight: 1366g (n=1)
Years of production: 2008 - ?
Sound file: APX 18" Crash
APX 18" Crash
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Review: "The 16" Solid crash was noticeably louder still and had a meatiness to it that suggested it could slice through saturated backlines. There were similar distinctions between the 18" and 20" pairs of crashes, with the regular models being brighter on opening while the Solid variants blasted out powerful mid-tone frequencies with ease. On their own, any of this quartet were painfully assertive, while in the mix they were distinctly audible."

Review written by Adam Jones ("Sabian APX Cymbals review - Boasting a 'high decibel design' that claims to 'break sound barriers'. Did we mention they were loud?", musicradar.com, July 2, 2008)

Review: "The APX crashes are best-suited for loud situations where being heard is your main objective. The Solid crashes have a thicker tone than the regular APX crashes. I had to really lay into these cymbals to get them to open up and explode. When they do open up, they’re bright, thunderous, and cutting, especially the 18" and 20" models. The tone of the regular APX crashes is bright and piercing, and they don’t require as much effort to play. If you tend to play as loud as possible, I suggest using the Solids, since they’re the heaviest and darkest models in the APX line. However, the regular crashes have a brighter, higher-pitched quality."

Review written by Mike Haid ("Sabian - APX “High Decibel” Cymbals", Modern Drummer, August 2008, p.37)

Artist/song where it can be heard: Ray Luzier