Detail 01
Raw bell
It provides a quick, clearly articulated response at the start of a stroke.
Product detailSKU #1500000261076
SABIANAAX Medium Crash Cymbal Brilliant 18 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The 18-inch AAX Medium Crash brings a brilliant finish, B20 bronze construction, and medium weight to a crash designed for changing musical dynamics. A raw bell makes the opening attack clear and immediate, helping intricate figures remain articulate. Circular hammering across nearly the entire cymbal develops a layered voice with brighter highs, darker lows, and overtones between them. Use it where a part may need quick crash punctuation one moment and a loud, lingering wash the next.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rehearsal and performance arrangements that alternate between precise rhythmic figures and broad sustained crashes.
- Expressive cymbal passages that need both bright upper frequencies and darker low-frequency character.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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 02
Medium weight
The cymbal is described as handling fast playing and opening into a sustained rumble.
Detail 03
Circular hammering
The hammering treatment creates a sculpted sound with a wide overtone range.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size is this crash?
It is an 18-inch SABIAN AAX Medium Crash Cymbal.
02What kind of response does it offer?
Its raw bell is designed for an immediate, articulate response, while the medium weight supports both rapid playing and sustained crash sound.
