SABIAN AAX X-plosion Fast Crash Cymbal 17 in.

The Sabian AAX X-plosion Fast Crash Cymbal is a 16" cymbal that provides an unparalleled combination of volume, cut and musicality. Handcrafted from B20 bronze, this ultraresponsive cymbal features a thin, tapered edge for instantaneous response with full, bright tone. The AAX X-plosion Fast Crash cuts through the densest mixes with ease while maintaining rich, complex overtones. Sabian's proprietary Auto-Focus Response technology ensures accurate, balanced response at all dynamic levels. For drummers seeking a crash cymbal that can keep up with the fastest playing but still sound musical, the AAX X-plosion Fast Crash is the ultimate modern bright sound.

Explosive Power and Punch

The AAX X-plosion Fast Crash is Sabian's thinnest and most responsive 16" crash. Its ultrathin, tapered edge produces an immediate, explosive crash with a bright, cutting attack. Despite its light weight, this cymbal delivers a full, saturated crash sound with rich musical overtones. The AAX X-plosion Fast Crash cuts through loud stage volumes and dense mixes with ease while still sounding natural and musical. For drummers playing aggressive styles of music, this crash provides power, projection and musicality in equal measure.

Handcrafted B20 Bronze for Tonal Quality

Like all Sabian cymbals, the AAX X-plosion Fast Crash is cast from B20 bronze, an alloy containing 80% copper and 20% tin. B20 bronze produces cymbals with a warm, complex tone, musical overtones and a natural acoustic profile. Sabian handcrafts each AAX X-plosion Fast Crash individually, hammering and lathing every cymbal to exacting standards. The result is a crash cymbal with outstanding tonal quality, responsiveness and projection.

Auto-Focus Response for Balanced Sound

Sabian's proprietary Auto-Focus Response technology is integral to the AAX X-plosion Fast Crash's performance. Auto-Focus Response combines Sabian's unparalleled cymbal-making expertise with 21st century acoustic engineering to produce cymbals with a balanced, musical sound at all volume levels. From quiet practicing to loud live shows, the AAX X-plosion Fast Crash delivers the same focused, articulate crash sound. This highly responsive yet controllable cymbal is equally at home in the studio or on stage.