Sabian AA Medium Crash Cymbal - 18 inches

18" Crash Cymbal Made from B20 Bronze - Brilliant Finish

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Item ID: 21808

Sabian AA Medium Crash Cymbal - 18 inches

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Sabian AA Medium Crash Cymbal - 18 inches

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Q: What kind of sound does the Sabian 18-inch AA Medium Crash Cymbal produce?

The Sabian 18-inch AA Medium Crash delivers a powerful, bright, and explosive sound that cuts through any mix. Its medium weight offers a more powerful sound with a fast, aggressive attack and a quick decay. This cymbal is an exemplary choice for adding powerful accents and dynamic punctuation, especially in high-volume rock, punk, and metal settings.

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Q: Who is the Sabian 18-inch AA Medium Crash Cymbal designed for?

This crash cymbal is ideal for drummers in rock, punk, and metal genres who need a loud, aggressive, and powerful accent. Its bright, penetrating sound and high volume make it suitable for both live performances and studio recordings where a strong, clear crash is essential to cut through the mix. It's a reliable choice for drummers seeking a classic, expressive cymbal for high-volume playing.

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Q: What is the Sabian 18-inch AA Medium Crash Cymbal made of, and what does the "AA" series offer?

This cymbal is crafted from Sabian's B20 bronze alloy, renowned for its rich and complex tonal characteristics and exceptional durability. The "AA" series signifies Sabian's classic line of bright, focused, and loud cymbals, designed to sound better the harder you play them. Each cymbal is hand tested for quality, ensuring consistent performance and a powerful sound that will stand up to rigorous playing.

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Crash Powerfully and Aggressively

Get the powerful, bright, and explosive sound you need out of a crash cymbal with this Sabian AA Medium Crash. Made of rich and balanced B20 bronze, this lightweight crash cymbal provides you with a brilliant and penetrating sound that's perfect for high-volume playing. Sweetwater drummers are quick to point out the AA Medium Crash’s fast attack, followed by its quick decay. This is an exemplary rock crash cymbal that simply speaks its piece — no more, and no less.

The AA series: energy embodied

Few cymbal lines go as big or bold as the AA series from Sabian. These focused, precise, and loud cymbals sound better the harder you play them. Many rock, punk, and metal drummers here at Sweetwater look to Sabian AA cymbals when they need bright, punchy cymbals that are guaranteed to cut through anything.

Sabian AA Medium Crash Features:

A loud and aggressive crash cymbal
Vintage-style cymbal with a bright sound and quick decay
B20 bronze provides a rich and complex sound
Medium weight offers a more powerful sound
Hand tested for quality

What Does "Special Order" Mean?

A special-order product is one that we don't normally keep in stock. We order it from the manufacturer as soon as you order from us. We have great relationships with all the manufacturers we carry, so we can get your special order to you as fast as or faster than anyone else. Remember that special orders are non-returnable and non-cancelable, so make sure the item is right for you. A Sweetwater Sales Engineer can help you decide — call (800) 222-4700 for assistance!

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Tech Specs

Type: AA Crash
Size: 18"
Weight: Medium
Material: B20
Finish: Traditional
Sound: Bright, Full
Volume: Loud
Manufacturer Part Number: 21808

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