Detail 01
8 inch
The smallest common splash size. Very fast attack, decay in well under a second, thin body of sound.
Product detailSKU #1275761454539
SABIANAAX Splash Cymbal Brilliant 8 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
8-inch B20 bronze splash from Sabian's AAX line. A short, bright accent cymbal for drummers who want quick punctuation without a full crash.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Fast accents in pop, funk and worship sets
- Drummers adding a first small splash to a kit
- Stacking on top of a larger crash
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a main crash — 8 in. is too small
- Drummers wanting long sustain or wash
- Loud rock stages where it gets buried
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
Brilliant finish
Polished surface. Slightly brighter and glassier than a natural finish, and it shows fingerprints and stick marks.
Detail 03
AAX series
Sabian's bright, modern-voiced line. Cuts clearly rather than sitting dark under the mix.
Detail 04
Splash, not crash
Meant for punctuation — a short burst between phrases, not the sustained crash that opens a chorus.
Detail 05
Cast bronze construction
Cast cymbals hold a more complex, musical tone as they age than stamped sheet bronze.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand or arm included — you need a cymbal boom or clamp
- 02Felts, sleeve and wing nut are not included
- 03Mount it loose; overtightening a small splash chokes it and risks cracking
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 8 inch too small?
For a splash, no — 8 in. is the standard small size. It gives the fastest, driest accent. Go 10 or 12 in. if you want a bit more body and sustain.
02Can I use this as my only crash?
No. A splash decays too quickly and lacks the volume to answer a snare backbeat. Pair it with a 16 or 18 in. crash.
03Will the brilliant finish wear off?
It dulls with playing and handling. Fingerprints show quickly. A cymbal polish made for brilliant finishes restores most of the shine.
04Does it work for stacking?
Yes. Sitting it on a larger crash or china gives a short, trashy chick. Keep the wing nut loose so both cymbals can move.
