Sabian 19" 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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- SKU
- NP1908B
Description
Sabian 19" Paragon Crash Brilliant Finish
The Sabian 19" Paragon Crash sits in the sweet spot for working drummers—responsive enough to articulate fast passages, yet punchy enough to cut through any mix. This medium-weight cymbal speaks immediately to your touch, producing a bright, shimmering sustain that carries authority both live and in the studio. The brilliant finish catches stage light while delivering the crisp, high-end character that keeps your crash definition sharp no matter how dense the arrangement gets.
Sound & Tonal Character
Built from pure B20 bronze with a large, volume-boosting bell, this crash generates the powerful projection and quick attack that separates it in a live context. The combination of AA-style hammering with sound-defining features from AA, AAX, and HH series designs creates a cymbal that balances clarity with sustain, making it equally effective for cutting through a dense mix or supporting controlled, nuanced dynamics.
Design & Construction
The brilliant finish delivers a highly polished surface that enhances both stage presence and the bright, articulate response characteristic of this series. Medium-weight construction offers the balance between responsiveness and durability that touring and gigging drummers depend on across various playing situations and venues.
Key Features
- 19-inch diameter
- Medium-weight classification
- Pure B20 bronze material (bronze, tin, and silver alloy)
- Brilliant finish (highly polished)
- Crash cymbal type
- Large, volume-boosting bell design
- AA-style hammering
- Sound-defining features from AA, AAX, and HH series
This Paragon Crash combines proven Sabian engineering with versatile medium-weight construction, delivering the articulation and projection that working drummers demand across studio and live applications.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Cymbal Size | 19" |
| Cymbal Type | Crash |
| Country of Manufacture | Canada |
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At a Glance
The Sabian 19" Paragon Crash is a medium-weight B20 bronze cymbal engineered for bright, articulate attack and powerful cut—ideal for rock, hard rock, and metal drummers who need a crash that punches through live mixes without sacrificing control. Its quick response and shimmering sustain make it reliable for gigging drummers who demand both projection and nuanced dynamics night after night.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Live Performance |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Bright and articulate, quick attack, high-end cut, shimmering sustain, powerful projection |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Classical (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the tonal character of this crash, and will it work in my genre?
The Paragon Crash is bright and articulate with a quick attack and shimmering sustain—designed specifically for rock, hard rock, and metal. It excels at cutting through dense mixes and live performances but is not voiced for jazz or classical contexts.
What skill level do I need to play this cymbal?
This cymbal is voiced and built for intermediate, advanced, and professional drummers. Its medium-weight construction and responsive character require adequate control to maximize its articulate, dynamic potential.
What material is this cymbal made from?
The Paragon Crash is constructed from pure B20 bronze—a traditional alloy of bronze, tin, and silver. Its large, volume-boosting bell and AA-style hammering with design influences from AA, AAX, and HH series cymbals create the balance of clarity and sustain.
What does the brilliant finish do?
The brilliant finish is a highly polished surface that enhances both the visual appearance of your setup and contributes to the crisp, high-end character and articulate response of the cymbal.
How does this compare to other 19-inch crashes?
The Paragon sits in the same category as the Zildjian A Custom, Meinl Classics Custom, and Paiste PST X 19-inch crashes. Its medium weight and B20 construction offer a balance of responsiveness and durability suited to working drummers in rock and metal contexts.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $29 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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