Sabian 18" Artisan Crash Cymbal

18" Crash Cymbal

The Artisan Crash, a thin/extra-thin model in 18-inch size, was designed in the SABIAN Vault to produce dark, traditional tone enhanced with the benefit of modern projection. Featuring high-density hand hammering by SABIAN master artisans and a touch of innovation, the Artisan Crash offers traditional tonal darkness and complexity. This cymbal will be on display at the 2009 NAMM Show in Anaheim, Calif., January 15 - 18, 2009 at the SABIAN booth, number 3254.

"Artisan crashes have been the single most requested SABIAN model since the introduction of the Artisan Ride," noted SABIAN Product Specialist David Williams. "The Artisan Ride reminded drummers of the real value of traditional hand hammered cymbal craftsmanship. As a result we had so many requests for similar hats and crashes that we researched early cymbal designs then designed what we feel is a better traditional crash. This Artisan model has that soft, warm, deeply musical tone drummers have been asking for."

Hand crafted from SABIAN B20 bronze, the Artisan Crash features high-density hand hammering for maximum tonal complexity. This is augmented with jumbo-peen dimpling to increase tonal quality and projection.