SABIAN 16" HHX Thin Crash Brilliant Finish

The 16" HHX Thin Crash delivers a fast, responsive feel in the hand with its lighter weight and compact bell design. This crash cuts through quickly and cleanly, making it ideal for drummers who need articulate crashes without excessive sustain. The Brilliant finish enhances clarity and projection across a range of musical contexts.

Design & Construction

Built from B20 bronze (20% tin, 80% copper with silver traces), this cymbal employs a dual-hammering technique—sparse hammering followed by denser HHX hammering—that creates a thinner, darker profile than comparable models. The smaller raw bell ensures a faster attack and shimmering dark tone while keeping overall weight lighter than typical thin crashes.

Tone & Response

This crash produces a dark, biting response with controlled shimmer and a low-to-medium pitch that sits well in tight drum mixes. The dual-hammering design generates rich, warm tonal complexity without sacrificing the quick decay needed for fast-paced playing.

Key Features

• 16" diameter
• Thin weight classification
• B20 bronze alloy (20% tin, 80% copper, traces of silver)
• Brilliant finish
• Dual-hammering construction (sparse then dense)
• Smaller bell for faster attack
• Dark tone with bite and shimmer
• Low-to-medium pitch range
• Lighter weight than standard thin crashes
• Faster response and decay
• Crash cymbal type
• SABIAN two-year warranty

The HHX 16" Thin Crash combines speed, dark tonality, and versatility in a cymbal that responds immediately to the player's touch.