SABIAN 18" Artisan Sym Medium Heavy Single

SABIAN 18" Artisan Sym Medium Heavy Single

This 18" Medium Heavy cymbal responds with immediacy and control, delivering the warm, rich tone and clear articulation that define the Artisan line. Hand-crafted by SABIAN master artisans, it excels across soft to loud dynamic levels, making it equally suited to orchestral excerpts, auditions, and sustained ensemble playing. The single cymbal format allows players to customize their setup or replace a worn component in an existing pair.

Tone & Character

The Medium Heavy weight produces a focused, centered sound with excellent projection and minimal washy sustain—ideal for rhythmic passages and articulate playing in classical and contemporary settings. The combination of traditional high-density hand hammering and modern jumbo-peen dimpling on the underside creates the legendary centuries-old character that defines Artisan cymbals.

Craftsmanship & Build

Each cymbal is individually hand hammered and shaped by master SABIAN artisans, ensuring consistent quality and response. This labor-intensive process, refined over generations, produces cymbals that set the benchmark by which all hand cymbals are measured.

Key Features

• 18-inch diameter
• Medium Heavy weight class
• Bronze construction
• High-density hand hammering throughout
• Modern jumbo-peen dimpling on underside
• Individually hand hammered and crafted by master SABIAN artisans
• Rich, warm tone with clear articulation
• Responsive across soft to loud dynamic levels
• Ideal for orchestral repertoire and auditions
• 2-year SABIAN warranty

The SABIAN 18" Artisan Sym Medium Heavy remains a professional-grade choice for percussionists who demand reliability, tonal clarity, and the proven heritage of hand-crafted cymbal design.