Detail 01
12-inch diameter
Large for a splash. More body and slightly longer decay than 8 or 10 inch versions.
Product detailSKU #1275761454819
SABIANHHX Evolution Series Splash Cymbal 12 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 12-inch splash for quick accents. For drummers who want a short, high punctuation mark without adding another crash to the setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Fast accents and fills where a crash would ring too long
- Adding a high voice to an already-crowded cymbal setup
- Stacking over a larger cymbal for a short, trashy hit
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers needing a main crash — a splash won't fill that role
- Players wanting sustain; this decays almost immediately
- A first cymbal purchase — hats, ride and crash come first
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
Splash, not a crash
Designed to speak and stop. Attack arrives instantly, sustain is measured in a second or two.
Detail 03
HHX Evolution series
SABIAN's brighter, more cutting Evolution voicing rather than a dark, dry character.
Detail 04
$259.99 for one 12-inch cymbal
Pro-tier pricing for an accent piece. You're paying series-level cost for a secondary voice.
Detail 05
Single cymbal
One cymbal, not a pair or a set. Everything else in the setup is separate.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand, felts, sleeve or wing nut included — check your hardware first
- 02You need a free cymbal arm or a mount; count your stands
- 03Splashes crack fastest when hit hard edge-on; use glancing strokes
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 12 inches big for a splash?
Yes. Splashes commonly run 8 to 10 inches. At 12 you get noticeably more body and a slightly longer decay, closer to a very small crash.
02Can I use this as my only crash?
Not really. A splash cuts off quickly by design, so it won't sustain under a chorus the way a 16 or 18 inch crash will.
03Does it come with a stand?
No. It's the cymbal only. You'll need a cymbal arm or stand plus felts and a sleeve to protect the bell hole.
04Will it work for stacking?
Yes. A 12-inch splash is a common top layer in a stack, giving a short, trashy sound when paired over a larger cymbal.
Reference
Full specifications
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