Sabian Artisan 16" Crash
Group: Crashes
Type: Crash
Size: 16 Inch
Series: Artisan
Weight: 888g, 914g, 930g, 935g, 938g, 941g, 946g, 950g, 955g, 956g, 956g, 961g, 966g, 969g, 973g, 974g, 981g, 982g, 995g
Median Weight: 956g (n=19)
Years of production: 2009 - Present
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Review: "The 16" and 18" crashes played and sounded exactly as described on Sabian's Web site. They were warm and complex and opened up sonically
with the lightest of taps, making them extremely expressive. The low end
was very rich, and there was a definite drop-off of
higher frequencies as the cymbal sustained. Due to the minimal high end and relatively thin body of the cymbals, they may not be good at
cutting through at extremely high volumes. But they weren't made to be smacked on stage at a punk show (although, of course, there are no rules).
As is usually the case with cymbals that open up easily, Artisan crashes got out of the way quickly too. While the initial crash sound was wide and full, it dissipated rapidly, leaving a dark, somewhat trashy fundamental tone for most of the sustain.
Both sizes performed beautifully when I used them to supplement my two rides on jazz trio gigs. You don't need to hit these crashes hard to coax out their sound, which makes
them excellent for this type of performance. I also used them for a funk session, and they fit the bill there as well. Their controlled volume and complex sound opened up for just the right amount of time before hiding away until the next hit."
- Review written by Anthony Riscica ("Sabian Artisan Vault and Radia Nano Hi-Hats", Modern Drummer, July 2009, p. 38)
Review: "All Vault cymbals are hand crafted from B20 bronze which is 'fire refined' so as to leave a trace of silver embedded in the copper. There are two Vault Artisan crashes, a 16" and 18", which are described as 'thin/extra-thin' in weight and profile. These are not to be confused with the previous Vault crashes which have the Sabian logo and a brilliant polished finish.
The relatively thin weight of the two crashes gives the cymbals a deeper pitch and shorter sustain than average. Both crashes are extremely fast reacting and the overall sound describes a smooth arc from the initial sharp smack, through the quick blossoming of the full tone and breadth, to a long, even decay, ending in a silvery softness.
In a word, gorgeous. Being thin, the main body of the crash lasts for only a short burst - then the volume drops quickly before the protracted rake-off. There is absolutely no descent into clashing after-tones, hums and buzzes. Which is not to say the timbre is not complex, just harmonious.
In fact, at first the sound may seem so smooth as to be almost bland. But this may be the jaded result of experiencing so many run-of-the-mill cymbals which were disappointing in one way or another.
The 18" has more of a trashy, thin and metallic initial crash, which is underpinned by a warmer and darker spread. The 16" sounded even purer than the 18" - if anything more unified, crashing with a sublime clarity. You simply don't just whack these crashes recklessly, you flip a glancing wrist and savour the beautiful silky tone."
- Review written by Geoff Nicholls ("Sabian Vault Artisan Hi-Hats and Crashes review - More from the ultra smooth and creative vintage-tinged line", musicradar.com, September 18, 2009)
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