Detail 01
FREQ lathing
Creates the cymbal's bright, cutting voice and high-frequency emphasis.

Independent shopping perspective
SABIAN's 18-inch AAX Freq Crash is built around FREQ lathing, a process that gives the cymbal a bright, cutting crash voice with strong high-frequency content. Its raw bell and tapered bow are central to the design, producing a quick, articulated burst with enhanced cut and projection. The B20 bronze construction provides the foundation for that response. It is aimed squarely at contemporary drumming where a crash needs to register clearly in live and studio work.

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What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 01
Creates the cymbal's bright, cutting voice and high-frequency emphasis.
Detail 02
The key shape and finish elements behind its open sound and projected crash response.
Detail 03
A proprietary bronze alloy containing 20% tin.
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It is an 18-inch AAX Freq Crash.
Yes. SABIAN lists a two-year warranty.