Sabian 18" HHX Complex Thin Crash

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Sabian 18" HHX Complex Thin Crash

Sabian

18" HHX Complex Thin Crash

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 476037
Brand: Sabian
Model: 18" HHX Complex Thin Crash
Price: $537.90

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The HHX Complex Thin is a beautifully voiced crash, offering a warm, complex character that's perfect for jazz, acoustic, and singer-songwriter applications. It's responsive and articulate, providing a nuanced dynamic range – a real step up for players seeking a sophisticated crash sound without being overly splashy.

Product Description

  • Sabian 18" HHX Complex Thin Crash
  • Thin Crash Cymbal
  • Size: 18"
  • HHX Complex Series
  • Material: B20 Bronze
  • Combination of HH and HHX hammering
  • Hammered bell
  • Full and very warm sound
  • Universally applicable
PROS
  • • Warm, complex overtones provide a uniquely musical wash.
  • • B20 bronze construction delivers excellent sustain and projection.
  • • Hammered bell adds shimmering high-frequency articulation.
  • • Thin profile offers a responsive feel and quick decay.
CONS
  • • Price point places it in the premium-priced cymbal category.
  • • The 'complex' wash might be too subtle for some heavier styles.
  • • Thinness requires careful playing to avoid unwanted stick noise.

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Key Features

Size 18 in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Hammered
Sound Character Warm, Complex, Washy
Weight Thin

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Complex Thin has a more nuanced, less direct sound, with more prominent overtones and a warmer overall tone, whereas the standard HHX Thin is brighter and more cutting.
While versatile, its thin profile and warm character are better suited for more nuanced styles; it might get lost in very high-volume, aggressive settings.
A lighter to medium-weight stick with a nylon or felt tip will best preserve the cymbal's delicate voicing and prevent harshness.

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