SABIAN 18" AAX Heavy Crash

SABIAN 18" AAX Heavy Crash

The SABIAN 18" AAX Heavy Crash delivers a bright, cutting attack with excellent projection—a workhorse crash that cuts through live and studio environments without sacrificing musicality. The substantial weight and construction make it responsive under the stick while maintaining clarity across dynamic playing, making it suitable for rock, metal, and hard-hitting styles where presence matters.

Sound Character & Projection

Built from B20 Bronze with a larger raw bell, this crash produces more projection and a higher pitch than lighter alternatives, cutting cleanly through dense mix environments. The Brilliant finish emphasizes the bright, incisive character that defines the AAX series, delivering the cutting edge required in high-energy playing situations.

Construction & Design

Distinctive hammering with a larger, rounder peen creates visible surface texture that contributes to the cymbal's tonal complexity and responsiveness. The Heavy thickness designation ensures durability and projection while maintaining the articulate, defined response that makes this crash effective as both a primary crash and a cutting secondary voice.

Key Features

• Size: 18"
• Thickness: Heavy
• Material: B20 Bronze
• Finish: Brilliant
• Distinctive hammering pattern with larger, rounder peen
• Larger raw bell for increased projection
• Higher pitch response
• Visible surface texture from hammering work
• Bright, cutting voice suited to rock and metal applications
• Responsive to dynamic stick control

The AAX Heavy Crash combines projection, brightness, and durability into a cymbal engineered for drummers who demand clarity and cut in demanding playing environments.