Sabian 18" Paragon Crash

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Sabian 18" Paragon Crash

Sabian

18" Paragon Crash

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 173145
Brand: Sabian
Model: 18" Paragon Crash
Price: $482.90

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The Sabian Paragon Neil Peart crash is a serious statement – it’s got a huge, energetic sound with incredible projection thanks to that large bell. This is an excellent choice for drummers needing a powerful crash for rock, progressive rock, or any style where you want to cut through the mix. It's a premium-priced option, but the build quality and unique tonal blend make it worthwhile.

Product Description

  • Sabian 18" Paragon Crash
  • Crash Cymbal
  • Size: 18"
  • Natural finish
  • Neil Peart signature cymbal
  • Handmade from Sabian B20 bronze
  • Average weight
  • The large bell gives the cymbal an incredible volume and energy
  • For fast and explosive crash accents
  • Extremely powerful in sound
  • Unites three Sabian series: AA
  • Paragon defines a new
  • more accurate ratio between energy and musicality
  • A dynamically responsive
  • highly durable
  • effective and versatile series
PROS
  • • B20 bronze construction delivers a full, complex, and resonant tone.
  • • Large bell provides substantial volume and a powerful, cutting projection.
  • • Paragon series blend AA brilliance with HH sustain, offering a unique sonic signature.
  • • Hand-hammered construction enhances responsiveness and nuanced musicality.
CONS
  • • Average weight might feel a little heavy for players preferring lighter crashes.
  • • The bright, explosive sound isn’t ideal for very subtle or mellow musical styles.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many drummers.

Product Video

Key Features

Size 18 in
Material Sabian B20 Bronze
Finish Natural
Sound Character Powerful, explosive, brilliant with a defined bell
Weight Average

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Paragon aims to combine the best of both worlds – AAX’s clarity with HH’s sustain – resulting in a more complex and responsive sound than either alone.
While versatile, its powerful nature makes it less ideal for very quiet or nuanced genres; a lighter, darker crash would be a better fit.
Peart needed a cymbal capable of delivering powerful accents and dynamic expression across complex musical landscapes, aligning perfectly with the Paragon’s design.

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