Sabian 17" Paragon Crash Brilliant Finish
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- Designed with RUSH drummer Neil Peart for RUSH R40 tour!
- Fast, explosive responses abound in this Medium-weight model
- Ideal in a rock setting, but flexible enough for any application
- Protected by SABIAN Two-Year Warranty
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- NP1708B
Description
Sabian 17" Paragon Crash Brilliant Finish
The Sabian 17" Paragon Crash delivers fast, explosive response with a medium weight that balances power and control. Designed in collaboration with RUSH drummer Neil Peart for the R40 Tour, this crash cuts through live mixes with commanding projection while staying responsive to your playing touch. The large, volume-boosting bell punches without sacrificing the nuanced dynamics you need to shape your sound on stage.
Construction & Materials
Handcrafted from pure SABIAN B20 bronze, the Paragon employs AA-style hammering integrated with sound-defining features drawn from the AA, AAX, and HH series. This hybrid approach delivers cymbals built tough for the road—highly durable and effective across rock, fusion, and varied musical applications without sacrificing musicality.
Tone & Performance Character
The medium weight classification snaps into attack quickly, letting you articulate fast passages and build dynamics with ease while maintaining the volume needed to sit in your mix on stage. A large, volume-boosting bell with explosive decay ensures this crash cuts through dense arrangements and translates clearly whether you're tracking in the studio or playing a packed room.
Key Features
- 17-inch diameter
- Medium weight classification
- Pure SABIAN B20 bronze construction
- Brilliant finish
- Large, volume-boosting bell design
- Fast, explosive response characteristics
- AA-style hammering technique
- Hybrid sound-defining features from AA, AAX, and HH series
- Dynamically responsive across playing dynamics
- High durability for touring and frequent use
- Designed with RUSH drummer Neil Peart for R40 Tour
- SABIAN Two-Year Warranty protection
The Paragon Crash 17" balances raw power with touch sensitivity, making it equally at home anchoring a rock kit or adding textured definition to hybrid and progressive settings. It's built for players who demand reliability night after night.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Cymbal Size | 17" |
| Cymbal Type | Crash |
| Country of Manufacture | Canada |
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At a Glance
The Sabian 17" Paragon Crash is a medium-weight, handcrafted B20 bronze crash designed with RUSH's Neil Peart for fast, explosive response and commanding projection on stage. Built to cut through dense rock and fusion arrangements without sacrificing dynamic responsiveness, it delivers the durability and reliability touring musicians need. Choose it for rock, progressive, and fusion setups where you want articulate punch that translates clearly in live venues and handles the rigors of the road.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Fusion
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level and musical styles is the Paragon 17" Crash best for?
This crash is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players and works best in rock, progressive, fusion, and live performance settings. It is not recommended for jazz or folk applications where a lighter, more delicate crash character is typically preferred.
What makes the Paragon Crash different from other 17" crashes?
The Paragon combines AA-style hammering with sound-defining features from the AA, AAX, and HH series, creating a hybrid design that balances medium weight, fast response, and explosive decay. This approach yields a cymbal that cuts through loud arrangements while remaining dynamically responsive, setting it apart from standard models.
Is the Paragon Crash durable enough for touring?
Yes, it is handcrafted from pure SABIAN B20 bronze using proven construction techniques and is specifically engineered for high durability and frequent use in touring and live performance. The cymbal comes with a SABIAN Two-Year Warranty protection.
How does the 17" Paragon compare to similar-sized crashes from Zildjian and Paiste?
The Paragon sits between the Zildjian A 17" Crash and Paiste PST 17" Crash in terms of tonal character and price tier, offering a medium-weight hybrid approach with fast attack and explosive decay designed specifically for rock and progressive music rather than general-purpose use.
What is the Brilliant Finish?
The Brilliant Finish is a polished, high-shine surface treatment that enhances the visual appearance of the cymbal while maintaining its sonic properties. The finish is purely aesthetic and does not affect the crash's tone or performance.
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