Sabian 20" Paragon Crash
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- Fast, explosive responses abound in this Medium-weight model
- Designed with legendary RUSH drummer Neil Peart
- Designed with RUSH drummer Neil Peart
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Description
Sabian 20" Paragon Crash Cymbal
The Sabian 20" Paragon Crash delivers responsive, articulate stick definition with a medium weight that balances control and projection on stage. This cymbal cuts through a live mix with commanding presence while maintaining musical sensitivity across dynamic ranges. Built for drummers who need definition without sacrificing warmth, the Paragon series combines decades of Sabian cymbal engineering into a modern workhorse crash that responds predictably night after night.
Tone & Projection
The medium-thin profile produces a cutting, silvery tone with medium decay time—ideal for styles requiring clarity and presence without excessive wash. The large, volume-boosting bell amplifies projection and adds dimensional punch to crash accents, making this cymbal cut through both live venues and studio tracking with reliability.
Construction & Craftsmanship
Handcrafted B20 bronze delivers the harmonic complexity and durability that professional touring drummers depend on for night-in, night-out gigging. AA-style hammering incorporates sound-defining features from the AA, AAX, and HH series, resulting in a cymbal with tonal depth and focused stick response that translates across stages and rooms.
Key Features
- 20-inch diameter crash cymbal
- B20 bronze construction (pure Sabian B20 bronze, handcrafted)
- Paragon series
- Medium weight classification (2122g–2325g range)
- Medium-thin profile
- Large, volume-boosting bell
- AA-style hammering with AA, AAX, and HH series sound-defining features
- Brilliant finish option available
- Cutting, commanding tone with silvery overtones
- Medium decay time
- In continuous production since 2004
The Paragon 20" Crash stands as a reliable, tonally sophisticated crash cymbal for gigging professionals and serious players seeking articulate response and cutting projection that delivers every performance.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Cymbal Size | 20" |
| Cymbal Type | Crash |
| Country of Manufacture | Canada |
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At a Glance
The Sabian 20" Paragon Crash delivers a cutting, silvery tone with commanding presence and articulate stick response, built from handcrafted B20 bronze with AA-style hammering for modern clarity without wash. Designed for drummers in rock, metal, and live settings who need definition and projection, this medium-weight crash cuts through a mix while maintaining warmth across dynamic ranges. Its proven design has been in continuous production since 2004, making it a reliable workhorse for gigging musicians and studio sessions alike.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Live Performance
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Metal
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Paragon Crash suitable for jazz or folk music?
No—the Paragon Crash is voiced specifically for rock, metal, and live performance. Its cutting, silvery tone and medium decay are engineered to cut through high-energy styles; jazz and folk drummers typically seek darker, longer-sustaining crashes that the Paragon is not designed to deliver.
What skill level do I need to play this cymbal well?
The Paragon Crash suits intermediate, advanced, and professional drummers. Its responsive, articulate feel and medium weight require solid stick control and dynamic sensitivity to unlock its full tonal range across playing dynamics.
How does the Paragon Crash compare to similar crashes like the Zildjian A Custom or Paiste PST X?
The Paragon offers handcrafted B20 bronze with AA-style hammering for warm harmonic complexity and focused stick definition, sitting between the A Custom's darker warmth and the PST X's bright projection. Its medium-thin profile and large bell are engineered for commanding presence without excessive wash in live and studio settings.
What does the large bell do, and why is it important?
The large, volume-boosting bell amplifies projection and adds dimensional punch to crash accents, making the cymbal effective in both live venues where it needs to carry over a band and studio recordings where it needs cut and clarity in the mix.
What finish options are available for the Paragon Crash?
The Paragon 20" Crash is available in a Brilliant finish option; the standard finish is also offered. Both deliver the same B20 bronze tone and construction; finish choice is primarily aesthetic.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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