16" Crash Cymbals

• Size: 16"
• HHX Complex Series
• Material: B20 Bronze
• Combination of HH and HHX hammering
• Hammered bell
• Full and very warm sound
• Universally applicable

• "Traditional" series
• Regular version
• Quick-reaction crash with a short decay time
• The "Traditional" series is suitable for almost any type of music
• The classical concept of this cymbal has been proven over the years, from the earliest jazz drummers and bebop pioneers to heavy metal and the latest stylistic developments

• Size: 16"
• Material: B-12 Bronze
• Finish: Dark / Brilliant
• Warm sounds and explosive response
• Recommended for the following styles: Metal, Rock, Pop, Fusion, Studio, R&B

As the newest effect cymbals from the AAX series, SABIAN presents its splash and crash cymbals in "O-Zone" design. For the first time, SABIAN has applied the popular concept known from the HHX Evolution series to the AAX series, a prize-winning series praised by international press.

With its fast response, biting sound, and fast fade, the new models are the "non-plus-ultra" in terms of effect cymbals. While regular AAX cymbals are tonally more in the mid-to-upper part of the spectrum, the exclusive design adds some darker sounds.

The splash cymbals are each provided with 6 holes of 1 inch each, the 18" crash with 6 holes of 1 ½ inches each. The 18" and 20" crashes are each provided with 8 holes of 1 ½ inches each. The reduction of the B20 metal not only causes a reduction in weight, but also contributes significantly to the sound properties.

The O-Zone Splashes are available exclusively with natural finish, the crashes with brilliant finish. All AAX series cymbals are hand hammered and made from SABIAN's B20 Bronze.

• AAX O-Zone model
• Brilliant finish
• Multi-hole O-Zone design
• Thin and extremely responsive
• Fine, cleare and full-bodied sound in all volumes

• Size: 16"
• Dark Matter Line
• Perforated cymbal with short decay, yet warm sounding character
• With wide dynamic range and fine overtone structureand
• Hand-hammered and made of B20 bronze

• Size: 16"
• Dune series
• Made of B20 bronze
• Hand-hammered
• Dry, fast decaying thrashy sound
• Extra deep hammering
• Assertive effect cymbal
• Polished bell
• Premium cymbal from traditional Turkish production

• Master series
• Size: 16"
• Dark, smoky cymbal sound
• Soft touch
• Designed in collaboration with renowned jazz drummers such as Gregory Hutchinson and André Ceccarelli

• Byzance Series
• Traditional version
• Byzance cymbals are handmade in Turkey
• Refined and revised by Meinl
• Warm crash sound with enormous dynamic range
• Energetic, exploding attack over a loud, assertive, pleasant decay

• Suspended cymbal
• Handmade cymbals from Turkey
• Size: 16"
• Weight: approx. 0.9 kg

• Size: 16"
• A-Custom Fast Crash
• Brilliant finish
• Bright, open, powerful crash cymbal with quick response and short sustain
• Slightly thinner than Custom Crash

• Regular model
• Low, dark sound with a fast sustain
• Designed in cooperation with Steve Gadd (his favourite crash cymbal)

• Size: 16"
• HHX Series
• B20 Bronze
• Finish: Traditional
• Thin cymbal with dark sound and fast response

• Size: 16"
• 900 Colour Sound Series
• Made of B8 (2002) bronze
• Full sound with a strong, warm tone and long sustain
• Can be used for louder music styles
• Colour: Black

• Size: 16"
• XSR Monarch Series
• B20 Bronze
• Traditional finish
• Untreated
• Bright, powerful sound with warm stick attack
• 12 holes

• Size: 16"
• K-Custom Series
• Regular finish
• Unique crash cymbal with dry, trashy overtones
• Fast response with short sustain

• Size: 16"
• Material: B20 Bronze
• Bright and warm with great dynamics and sustain
• Very suitable for Hard Rock, Rock, Heavy Metal and Fusion

• Brilliant finish
• B10 bronze
• Strong, clear response with piercing, metallic fundamental tone
• Extremely loud and durable crash but with a short sustain

Paiste Traditionals

Paiste undertook a remarkable historical research project to enable the accurate reproduction of the "lost" cymbal sounds of the 40s, 50s, and 60s, the golden era of blues, jazz, be-bop, and the big band.

In loving detail, through research and the scrutiny of historically experienced drummers, the new "Traditional" line was created, which makes the full, historical sounds of the most diverse cymbals (ride, hi-hat, splash, swish) available today - from sizzling big-band swing to the smoky intensity of bop and blues.

Unlike the delicate classics of that era, the "Traditional" cymbals offer a unique breadth of sound spectrum, versatility of expression, and the excellent durability of Paiste's patented sound alloy, the state-of-the-art bronze compound from which they are produced. These new instruments will impress collectors, music connoisseurs and lovers of traditional cymbal sounds.

The Thin Crash of the PAISTE Traditional line is very warm, soft and low pitched. It reacts nicely to short, sudden attacks and offers a sound that is dark, transparent and "windy". A highly responsive, musical crash with a short sustain for the lower to middle volume range. The overall sound image is dark, thin and smoky.

• Dark, thin and smoky
• Low to medium volume range

• Heritage Series
• Size: 16"
• 100% Hand-crafted cymbal according to old tradition for highest demands
• Material: B20 Bronze
• Machined several times with different hammers
• Assertive in almost all styles
• Warm sound with a lot of overtone

• Size: 16"
• Up to 80% quieter than standard cymbals
• Ideal for drummers who want to combine the authentic touch with quiet practice
• Great for practice rooms, unplugged gigs or situations where quiet play is required.