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Sabian AAX 15 inch X-Plosion Crash cymbal

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Sabian AAX 15 inch X-Plosion Crash cymbal
Product no: 9000-0004-6896 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

Sabian is one of the most famous cymbal manufacturers in the world. The company was founded in 1981 by Robert Zildjian, when his older brother became the head of the Zildjian company. Armed with a lifetime of knowledge and experience, he started over and created a company named after his three children, Sally, Bill and Andy (SaBiAn). Over time, Sabian grew into the respected company it is today, and now belongs to what has been dubbed 'the big four', along with Zildjian, Paiste and Meinl.

Sabian AAX series

Today, Sabian is known for their innovative cymbals, and the AAX line is what started it all. Like the AA-series, it consists of machine-made B20 bronze cymbals. The AAX series, however, receives very different hammering and lathing treatments, which results in a very different sound. It also features the exclusive Auto-Focus Response feature. Where other cymbals have a 'response threshold', meaning they sound best once they reach a certain volume, AAX cymbals respond with total accuracy at all dynamic levels, from low to high volumes.

Sabian AAX 15-inch X-Plosion Crash

The 15-inch AAX X-Plosion crash has been rather aptly named. The AAX series is famed for its modern, bright sound and 'Dynamic Focus', and this X-Plosion crash possesses all of those great characteristics. This particular model also adds some explosive energy to the mix. It is a medium-thin crash that speaks very quickly and that cuts through any mix quite well. Its sound is also quite unique, as even the AAX models possess some darker overtones, giving this cymbal quite a complex, musical sound.

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Specifications

Product features

Cymbal finish	regular / traditional
Ideal for genre	all-round
Cymbal thickness	thin
Crash size	15 inches
Hand hammered	no
Sound	bright, very bright / sharp
Material / alloy	B20 bronze alloy
Sustain	short

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	890 gr
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	39,0 x 39,0 x 3,5 cm

Product specifications

X-Plosion Crash
brand: Sabian
model: 21587XB
series: AAX
size: 15 inches
material: B20 bronze
finish: traditional
weight: medium-thin
style: modern
sound: bright

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Patrick M. 22 April 2016

Wrote the following about Sabian AAX 15 inch X-Plosion Crash cymbal

Prettige cymbal, een stukje zachter dan wat ik eerst had. Als hard-hitter is dat wel erg fijn.

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Zildjian has announced new K Custom Special Dry cymbals that have a delightful dry, dark sound with a short sustain. They're gritty enough to cut through any mix making them suitable for a variety of genres. Despite being relatively thin, they offer excellent definition and have a fast attack and response. If you're a versatile drummer, these cymbals are ideal.

Sabian Introduce 25 New Cymbals!

Tuesday 24 January 2017 By Richard | Bax Music

Sabian is adding no fewer than 25 new cymbals to its range of products for the coming year. There are new additions to the AA, AAX, XSR, B8X and HHX series, as well as a number of interesting new Artisan Light and Artisan Elite cymbals. The Artisan Elite series will increase the sound possibilities for jazz-oriented drummers in particular.

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