Sabian HH 16" Thin Crash

Group: Crashes
Type: Thin Crash
Size: 16 Inch
Series: HH
Weight: 1014g, 1017g
Years of production: 1982 - ?
Sound file: HH 16" Thin Crash
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Review: "Whereas the previous cymbal was fast (editor's note: a Sabian AA 16" Extra Thin Crash), this one is slow. With its small bell and flatter profile, a light, glancing blow won't make much of a sound, but if you really crack it, you'll get a dark, nasty crash, a remarkably low pitch that won't get in the way of guitars, and a very short decay, so you can hit something else. It is very full sounding and distinctive."

Review written by Chip Stern (Modern Drummer, June 1984, pg. 72)

Review: "The 16in proved to be almost irresistible. Whether walloped or tapped it sounded beautiful. Its thinness in no way compromised the broad depth of tone. As well as the expected sharp attack there was a reassuring warmth which indicated the efficiency of the hand-hammering technique."

Review written by Andy Duncan ("Sabian Cymbals", One Two Testing, November 1982)

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