Detail 01
8 inch diameter
The smallest common splash size. Very fast attack, very short decay, sits high in pitch.
Product detailSKU #1273887994176
SABIANNeil Peart Paragon Splash Brilliant 8 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 8-inch brilliant-finish splash from SABIAN's Paragon line, designed with Neil Peart. For drummers wanting a quick, bright accent above the main cymbals.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Short bright accents in rock and progressive drumming
- Filling gaps between toms in a larger kit setup
- Adding a high voice above existing crashes and hats
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers needing a crash or ride — too small for either
- Players who want dark, dry cymbal character
- Anyone building a first cymbal set on a budget
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. Brighter and slightly more cutting than a natural finish cymbal of the same size.
Detail 03
Paragon line
SABIAN's signature series developed with Neil Peart, positioned above their entry lines in price and build.
Detail 04
Splash, not a crash
An accent voice only. It has no wash and will not carry a backbeat.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Requires its own stand or a mounted arm — none included
- 02Splash cymbals crack if hit hard; strike at an angle
- 03Small cymbals mounted tight will choke and crack faster
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How does this differ from a small crash?
A splash speaks and dies almost immediately with no wash. A small crash still has sustain and a fuller body.
02Is brilliant finish just cosmetic?
No. The polishing changes the surface, giving a slightly brighter and more focused tone than an unpolished cymbal.
03Can I mount it on a hi-hat or existing stand?
It needs a cymbal arm or stand of its own. Many drummers use a short boom clamped to existing hardware.
04Will it sound too thin in a loud band?
It is a high accent, not a main cymbal. It cuts through in a specific frequency range but will not fill space.
