Sabian 17" HHX Complex Thin Crash
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Sabian
17" HHX Complex Thin Crash
Product Info
Article Number:
476036
Brand:
Sabian
Model:
17" HHX Complex Thin Crash
Category:
17" Crash Cymbals
Price:
$493.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Complex Thin Crash is a real gem – a warm, responsive cymbal that sings with a gorgeous wash. It’s fantastic for players in jazz, fusion, or anyone wanting a sophisticated, nuanced crash without being overly aggressive. It’s a serious upgrade from entry-level cymbals, and the build quality reflects that.
Product Description
- Sabian 17" HHX Complex Thin Crash
- Thin Crash Cymbal
- Size: 17"
- HHX Complex Series
- Material: B20 Bronze
- Combination of HH and HHX hammering
- Hammered bell
- Full and very warm sound
- Universal use
PROS
- • B20 bronze construction delivers a warm, complex, and musical tone.
- • Hammered bell provides a shimmering, explosive wash beyond the fundamental.
- • Thin profile allows for responsive playing and dynamic control across genres.
- • HHX Complex series combines signature Sabian hammering techniques for unique voicing.
CONS
- • The thinness makes it potentially less durable under aggressive playing.
- • The warm character might be too mellow for players seeking a bright, cutting crash.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many drummers.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
17in
Material
B20 Bronze
Finish
Hammered
Sound Character
Warm, Complex, Washed
Weight
Thin
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Frequently Asked Questions
The AAX is brighter and more cutting, whereas the Complex Thin offers a warmer, more complex tone with more sustain and a more prominent bell.
While versatile, its thinness and warm character make it better suited for more nuanced playing; aggressive hitters might find it lacking in projection and durability.
A nylon tip or a lighter wood tip will bring out the cymbal’s warmth and complexity without overpowering it – avoid heavier felt tips.
