Detail 01
19 inches
Larger than the common 16- or 18-inch crash. Slower to speak, longer sustain, and it washes out more.
Product detailSKU #1273887994031
SABIANVault Artisan Crash Cymbal 19 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 19-inch hand-hammered crash from SABIAN's Vault Artisan line. For drummers buying a single high-end crash they intend to keep for years.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers wanting one long, dark crash rather than several bright ones
- Studio work where cymbal decay sits under vocals
- Jazz and acoustic sets played with lighter stick attack
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud rock and metal where a 19-inch crash gets buried
- Beginners still deciding what cymbal sound they want
- Anyone needing a fast, short accent between fills
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
Artisan series
SABIAN's traditional hand-hammered line, aimed at drier, more complex tone rather than raw volume.
Detail 03
$699.99
Professional pricing. You are paying for the hammering and lathing work, not just the size.
Detail 04
Crash, not crash-ride
Built to be struck on the edge for accents. Riding on the bow will not give clean stick definition.
Detail 05
Single cymbal
This is one crash, not a pair or a pack. Budget separately for hats and ride.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand, felts, sleeve, or wing nut included — check your hardware
- 02Always use a sleeve and felt; metal-on-metal contact cracks cymbals
- 03A 19-inch needs more stand clearance than a 16 or 18
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 19 inches too big for a crash?
It is on the large side. Expect a slower attack and a longer, washier decay than a 16- or 18-inch. Many drummers use one as their main left-side crash.
02Can I use this as a ride?
You can ride the bow, but it is voiced as a crash. Stick definition will be softer and it will build wash quickly under steady eighth notes.
03Does it come with a stand?
No. The cymbal only. You will need a cymbal stand plus a sleeve and felt washers.
04How does Artisan differ from other SABIAN lines?
Artisan is the hand-hammered traditional series in the Vault range, aimed at darker, more complex tone rather than maximum brightness and cut.
