SABIAN 22" HHX Complex Thin Crash

The 22" HHX Complex Thin Crash delivers a characteristically dark, complex response that opens up dramatically when struck with authority. Its thin profile and oversized diameter create a cymbal that balances controlled articulation with trashy, distortion-like qualities—useful This executing precise sticking patterns or working with brushes. This is a workhorse crash that responds with richness across the dynamic spectrum.

Tone & Character

Built on SABIAN's proven HHX platform, the HHX Complex line produces some of the richest, sweetest crashes in the company's catalog. The combination of thin weight and aggressive hand-hammering yields low-end complexity and harmonic depth that can turn nasty and trashy under heavier dynamics—a quality that translates across straight-ahead rock, fusion, and jazz applications without compromise.

Construction & Design

The B20 bronze construction paired with a distinctive hand-hammered raw bell centers the cymbal's voice while allowing maximum resonance across the bow and edge. The hybrid hammering approach—drawing from both HH and HHX techniques—creates an instrument that handles clean articulation and controlled decay equally well, whether you need definition or wash.

Key Features

• 22" diameter size
• Thin crash weight profile
• B20 bronze construction
• HHX Complex series design
• Hand-hammered raw bell detail
• Combination HH/HHX hammering technique
• Approximately 5 kg weight
• Versatile across musical styles and dynamics
• Dark, complex tonal character
• Responsive to both stick and brush techniques

The SABIAN 22" HHX Complex Thin Crash combines depth with unpredictable character—a genuinely versatile crash that rewards both finesse and force.