Sabian AAX 18-inch X-Plosion Fast Crash cymbal

General

Sabian is one of the most famous cymbal manufacturers in the world. The company was founded in 1981 by Robert Zildjian, when his older brother became the head of the Zildjian company. Armed with a lifetime of knowledge and experience, he started over and created a company named after his three children, Sally, Bill and Andy (SaBiAn). Over time, Sabian grew into the respected company it is today, and now belongs to what has been dubbed 'the big four', along with Zildjian, Paiste and Meinl.

Sabian AAX series

Today, Sabian is known for their innovative cymbals, and the AAX line is what started it all. Like the AA-series, it consists of machine-made B20 bronze cymbals. The AAX series, however, receives very different hammering and lathing treatments, which results in a very different sound. It also has the exclusive Auto-Focus Response feature. Where other cymbals have a 'response threshold', meaning they sound best once they reach a certain volume, AAX cymbals respond with total accuracy at all dynamic levels, from low to high volumes.

Sabian AAX 18-inch X-Plosion Fast Crash

The 18-inch AAX X-Plosion Fast Crash has the same explosive energy as the regular X-Plosion crashes. The Fast Crash, however, is an extra-thin crash that is even more responsive, making it excellently suited for really fast, cutting accents. It has a beautiful, glassy tone and thanks to the Auto-Focus Response you can use this super responsive crash at any volume and be sure it delivers the sound you need, making it a very versatile addition to your drum set.