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- Zildjian 17″ A-Custom Crash
- Paiste 17″ Signature Fast Crash
- Paiste 17″ Signature Dark Energy MK1
- Paiste 17″ Rude Wild Crash
- Sabian 17″ HHX Evolution Crash
- Paiste 2002 Classic 17″ Crash
- Zildjian 17″ K Custom Special Dry Trash
- Meinl 17″ Classics Custom Dark Crash
- Paiste 17″ 900 Series Heavy Crash
- Sabian 17″ HHX HHXtrem Crash
- Meinl 17″ Byzance Extra Dry T. Crash
- Paiste 17″ 900 Series Crash
- Istanbul Mehmet 17″ Dark Crash Traditional
- Istanbul Mehmet 17″ Paper Thin Crash Tradit.
- Zultan 17″ Dune Crash
- Paiste 2002 Classic 17″ Power Crash
- Sabian 17″ HHX Evolution Effect Crash
- Istanbul Mehmet 17″ Black Bell Crash
- Zildjian 17″ A-Series Heavy Crash
- Paiste 17″ Signature Power Crash
- Meinl 17″ Byzance Jazz Extra Thin Cr
- Zildjian 17″ A-Custom Projection Crash
- Istanbul Agop 17″ Xist Dark ION Crash
- Paiste 17″ 900 Color Heavy Crash BK
- Sabian 17″ FRX Crash
- Meinl 17″Byzance J.Medium Thin Crash
- Paiste 17″ 602 Mod. Essentials Crash
- Paiste 17″ Masters Dark Crash
- Ufip 17″ Bionic Series Crash
- Sabian 17″ AAX Thin Crash
1. Zildjian 17″ A-Custom Crash
Crash
- Size: 17″
- A Custom series
- Brillant finish
- Natural, bright sound
- Not too thick – not too loud
- Fast attack
- Warm, round, soft release
2. Paiste 17″ Signature Fast Crash
17″ Fast Crash
The Fast Crash from the Signature Line offers a warm, full and beautiful transparent sound. A very thin crash, that regardless of the velocity very quickly achieves its full sound.
- Medium, light, silvery warm and transparently responding crash with a full base sound
- Extremely fast response with short sustain
3. Paiste 17″ Signature Dark Energy MK1
Crash Cymbal
- Signature Line Series
- 17″ Dark Energy crash
- Dark body
- Full frequency spectrum
- Brilliant high
- Very broad range
- Direct and sensitive response
- Strong attack
- Balanced sustain
- This crash combines silky, soft qualities with energy and projection
- Extremely versatile application range, including for more classical fields such as suspended cymbals for cymbal rolls using mallets
4. Paiste 17″ Rude Wild Crash
17″ Wild Crash Cymbal
- Sound is characterised as extremely energetic, powerful, metallic and hissing
- An extremely pleasant playing feel
- Great for crash / ride patterns
- A strong, robust, loud crash for all aggressively played loud and extreme music genres
5. Sabian 17″ HHX Evolution Crash
17″ Evolution Crash Cymbal
- HHX Series
- Brilliant finish
- A warm and explosive response with a bright, clear fundamental sound characterizes this cymbal
- Mechanically hand hammered
- Sabian Tone Projection = a fast, sensitive response
6. Paiste 2002 Classic 17″ Crash
Crash Cymbal
- 2002 Classic Series
- Size: 17″
- A bright, warm, full and shimmering crash sound
- The definitive classic rock crash sound
- Medium sustain
- Versatile crash cymbal
7. Zildjian 17″ K Custom Special Dry Trash
Trash Crash Cymbal
- Size: 17″
- K Custom Special Dry Series
- Natural finish
- Dark, earthy sound with a short sustain
- The K Custom Special Dry Series has been redesigned to meet the requirements of today’s modern music styles
8. Meinl 17″ Classics Custom Dark Crash
Crash Cymbals
- Classics Custom Series
- CC17DAC
- Size: 17″
- Finish: Natural
- Material: B10 Bronze
- Explosive crash with clear attack and response
- Full and balanced crash sound with excellent sound reflection
- Ideal for music styles where much volume and brilliant overtones are required
9. Paiste 17″ 900 Series Heavy Crash
Heavy Crash Cymbals
- Size: 17″
- “900” Series
- Made of B8 (2002) bronze
- Full sound with a strong, warm tone and long sustain
- Can be used for a louder music style
- Special finish slightly darkens the cymbals and amplifies the lathing grooves and hammer marks
10. Sabian 17″ HHX HHXtrem Crash
HHXtrem Crash Cymbal
- Size: 17″
- HHX series
- Brilliant finish
- An attractive Crash with a dark, explosive crash sound and a raw, biting attack
- HHX Cymbals respond faster than HH series
- Cymbal bell slightly thicker and unlathed
- Wider sound spectrum compared to HH series
11. Meinl 17″ Byzance Extra Dry T. Crash
Crash Cymbal
- Byzance series
- Size: 17″
- Extra dry “natural” version
- Very thin, fast-decaying cymbal with a deep tone
- Material: B20 Bronze
- Hand hammered
12. Paiste 17″ 900 Series Crash
Crash Cymbal
- Size: 17″
- “900” Series
- Made of B8 (2002) bronze
- Full sound with a strong, warm tone
- Universally applicable
- Special finish slightly darkens the cymbals and amplifies the lathing grooves and hammer marks
13. Istanbul Mehmet 17″ Dark Crash Traditional
17″ Dark Crash Cymbal
- Traditional series
- Regular model
- Crash with quick response
- Deep and dry base tone
- Traditional series is suitable for just about any type of music
- The classic concept of these fully lathed cymbals has proven its value through the years. From the earliest jazz drummers and bebop pioneers, to heavy metal and the latest stylistic evolutions.
14. Istanbul Mehmet 17″ Paper Thin Crash Tradit.
17″ Paper Thin Crash Cymbal
- Traditional series
- Regular model
- Extremely fast responsive crash with very fast decay time
- Traditional series is suitable for just about any type of music
- The classic concept of these fully lathed cymbals has proven its value through the years. From the earliest jazz drummers and bebop pioneers, to heavy metal and the latest stylistic evolutions.
15. Zultan 17″ Dune Crash
Crash Cymbal
- Size: 17″
- Dune series
- Hand-hammered
- Premium crash cymbal from traditional Turkish production process
- Made of B20 bronze
- Dry, fast decaying, thrashy sound
- Differentiated overall sound with not overloaded overtone structure
- Especially deep hammer blows
- Polished bell
16. Paiste 2002 Classic 17″ Power Crash
Power Crash Cymbals
- Size: 17″
- Classic series
- Aggressive and powerful
- Penetrating crash for a powerful play
- Volume: Medium to very loud
17. Sabian 17″ HHX Evolution Effect Crash
Evolutionary Effect Crash Cymbal
- Size: 17″
- HHX series
- Brilliant finish
- Extremely easy-to-use crash cymbal, which can be played with sticks as well as with the hands
- Extra thin model
- Down-turned cymbal edge
- “Sabian Tone Projection” for fast and sensitive response
18. Istanbul Mehmet 17″ Black Bell Crash
Crash
- Size: 17″
- Traditional finish
- Material: B20 Bronze alloy
- Untreated bell
19. Zildjian 17″ A-Series Heavy Crash
17″ Crash Cymbal
- A Series Heavy Crash
- B20
- Brilliant finish
- For voluminous sound that always remain musical
20. Paiste 17″ Signature Power Crash
Paiste Signature Line
17″ Power Crash Cymbal
En route to the optimal cymbal sound, a special Paiste sound alloy from patented bronze was developed for the Signature Series. The results are cymbals that have been gaining recognition since their introduction in 1989, and have proven themselves both in the studio and live. The sound has a high degree of expressiveness and can be simultaneously described as delicate, transparent, warm and yet vivid.
The Power Crash is the heaviest crash cymbal of the Signature Line, offering the strongest crash sound, as well as the longest sustain. All in all, higher in the pitch and well suited for loud situations where projection is needed.
- A very bright, full, and high-frequency crash
- Quick response with a long and swelling sustain
- Extremely assertive crash
- Ideal for those who are looking for a loud, cutting crash cymbal with a clear and lingering die out
21. Meinl 17″ Byzance Jazz Extra Thin Cr
17″ Jazz Extra Thin Crash
- Jazz model (brilliant)
- The response is fast and explosive
- Very quiet crash with dynamic response and deep base tone
- Can also be used as a light Ride
- Material: B20 Bronze, hand-hammered
22. Zildjian 17″ A-Custom Projection Crash
17″ Projection Crash
- A Custom series
- Brillant finish
- More power and more energetic with stronger sustain than comparable crashs
23. Istanbul Agop 17″ Xist Dark ION Crash
Crash Cymbal
- Size: 17″
- Xist Dark ION series
- Material: B20 bronze
- Dark trashy sound with fast response and short decay time
24. Paiste 17″ 900 Color Heavy Crash BK
Heavy Crash Cymbals
- Size: 17″
- 900 Colour Sound Series
- Made of B8 (2002) bronze
- Full sound with a strong, warm tone and long sustain
- Can be used for a louder music style
- Colour: Black
25. Sabian 17″ FRX Crash
Crash Cymbal
- Size: 17″
- FRX series
- Frequency Reduced Cymbals
- B20 bronze
- Special cymbals with very compressed and frequency optimized sound
- The peak volume after hitting the cymbal is lower than on regular cymbals, ensuring a balanced sound across the entire decay period
- Cutting and unpleasant frequencies are lowered
26. Meinl 17″Byzance J.Medium Thin Crash
17″ Jazz Medium Thin Crash
- Jazz model (brilliant)
- Very explosive, warm sound that decays very quickly
- Thin, heavily hammered crash with a low pitch
- Can also be used as a light Ride
- Material: B20 Bronze, hand-hammered
27. Paiste 17″ 602 Mod. Essentials Crash
Crash cymbal
- Size: 17″
- Formula 602 Modern Essentials Series
- Regular finish
- CuSn20 bronze alloy
- This crash delivers a rich and warm tone that responds quickly, and produces a very soft playing feel
- The completely handmade cymbals of the Formula 602 Modern Essentials Series were developed in collaboration with drumming legend Vinnie Colaiuta
- Suitable for many music styles
28. Paiste 17″ Masters Dark Crash
Dark crash cymbal
- Size: 17″
- Masters Series
- Dark, smoky cymbal sound
- Soft playing feel
- Designed in collaboration with renowned jazz drummers such as Gregory Hutchinson and André Ceccarelli
29. Ufip 17″ Bionic Series Crash
Crash Cymbal
- Size: 17″
- Material: B20 bronze
- Bright and warm with great dynamism and sustain
- Very well suited to styles such as: hard rock, rock, heavy metal, and fusion
30. Sabian 17″ AAX Thin Crash
Sabian 17″ AAX Thin Crash, brillant, B20 bronze, smaller, raw bell results in fast, versatile and modern sound, the thin weight makes them ideal for studio recording, complex and slightly darker crash
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