Sabian HH Thin Crash Cymbal with Rivets - 18 inches

18" Thin Crash Cymbal with B20 Alloy Formulation and Rivets

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Item ID: 11806S

Sabian HH Thin Crash Cymbal with Rivets - 18 inches

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Sabian HH Thin Crash Cymbal with Rivets - 18 inches

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Q: What kind of sound can I expect from the Sabian 18-inch HH Thin Crash with Rivets?

This 18-inch Sabian HH Thin Crash delivers a dark, low, and warm sound with a quick, trashy decay. Its thin weight allows for a fast response and a shimmering sustain. The added rivets create a unique, sizzling effect, enhancing its complex wash and adding a distinct character to your crashes. It's perfect for adding texture and atmosphere to your drumming.

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Q: What is the purpose of the rivets on this cymbal?

The rivets on the Sabian HH Thin Crash are designed to add a unique "sizzle" or "trashy" effect to the cymbal's sound. As the cymbal vibrates, the rivets rattle against the surface, creating a sustained, shimmering wash that enhances the cymbal's dark and warm tones. This gives it a distinct character, often favored in jazz, blues, and other genres where complex textures are desired.

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Q: Who is the Sabian HH Thin Crash with Rivets designed for?

This cymbal is ideal for drummers seeking a dark, warm, and complex crash sound with a unique sizzle. Its fast response and quick decay make it suitable for various musical styles, especially jazz, blues, funk, and fusion, where nuanced cymbal work is appreciated. It's a versatile choice for both studio recording and live performances, adding a distinct voice to any drum kit.

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Q: How does the "Thin" weight affect the cymbal's performance?

The "Thin" weight of this Sabian HH Crash cymbal contributes significantly to its quick response and shimmering sustain. Thin cymbals tend to open up faster with less effort, producing a darker, lower-pitched sound with a quicker decay compared to heavier crashes. This makes it very expressive and dynamic, allowing for subtle accents and washes that blend beautifully into your overall drum sound.

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Warm, Dark Crash with Extra Sizzle

This 18-inch HH Thin Crash Cymbal expands the high-quality sound of an HH cymbal with Sabian rivets for extra sizzle. Striking the cymbal yields a quick full-bodied attack with low, dark warmth with slight rippling tails and percussive anomalies from the added rivets. Ideal as either a main or an FX cymbal, the tone is instantly heard and felt, but with a rapid decay that refuses to overstay its welcome. Sweetwater drummers have found it’s the perfect cymbal for a familiar sounding crash with a little something special that sets it apart. Like all Sabian HH cymbals, this crash is hand-hammered to perfection using B20 bronze alloy for the right balance of durability and authentic, vintage musical tone.

Sabian HH Thin Crash Cymbal with Rivets Features:

18-inch crash cymbal with effect rivets for additional sizzle
Crafted from classic B20 bronze alloy for premium tone
Dark, warm, full-bodied tone
Thin build — responsive attack with quick decay
Hand-hammered to perfection

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Tech Specs

Type: Crash
Size: 18"
Weight: Thin
Material: B20
Finish: Vintage
Sound: Dark, Low, Warm
Manufacturer Part Number: 11806S

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