Sabian Vault 16" Crash

Group: Crashes
Type: Crash
Size: 16 Inch
Series: Vault
Weight: 1034g
Years of production: 2005 - ?
Sound File: Vault 16" Crash
Vault 16" Crash
Vault 16" Crash
Vault 16" Crash
Vault 16" Crash
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Review: "The 16" Vault crash is the least complex of all the sizes. Its overtones are pretty standard, and its bell was satisfactory. As Sabian claims, its attack was indeed fast, and its sustain was notable. Otherwise it didn't have any particularly unique characteristics. However, this could actually make the 16" the most versatile of all the Vault crashes, since an absence of very specific sonic charateristics would make it a good "all-around" crash suitable for many different applications.

As compared to a traditional, general-purpose 16" crash, the fundamental pitch of the 16" Vault crash was a little lower, and stick definition was more articulated and defined. A standard thin crash would also be more likely to have a little "give" under contact stick attack. The 16" Vault crash was a little more rigid."

Review written by Paul Bielewicz ("Product Close-Up - Sabian Vault Crash Cymbals"), Modern Drummer, June 2005, p.32)

Review: "There is a range of five crashes from 16" to 20", all in Brilliant finish, with fine lathing top and bottom. They bear the usual Sabian logo, plus the big 'V' for Vault logo. They are quite thin, with slightly enlarged bells for added volume. What generally happens with crashes is that you get a high-pitched initial 'tsshh' that quickly dies and is followed by a deeper after-tone.

With the Vault crashes, it's noticeable that the initial 'tsshh' is bright, smooth and silvery, with a rising pitch, but the after-tone is not as deep as usual. This makes the cymbals very clean and toppy, although luckily there's still plenty of body. The fine pin lathing increases the top end so that, although the cymbals are quite lightweight, they nevertheless have a pitch that's higher than usual.

They are very bright, shimmery and punchy, without being brash. They also have good sustain following the initial fast crash. And being thin, they respond well at low volumes, as well as high. So they are capable of being both sensitive and powerful.

There is good consistency across the range, so whichever size(s) you choose, you shouldn't be disappointed. We loved the 16", which is lightning fast and super clean, almost like a splash cymbal, while the 18" and 19" appealed because they are large without being too deep."

Review written by The MusicRadar Team ("Sabian Vault Crash 22" review", musicradar.com, December 11, 2007)

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