Sabian AAX O-Zone Crash Cymbal

Innovative Multi-Hole Design Now Available in Award-Winning AAX Series

Following the success of the HHX Evolution O-Zone Crash, SABIAN has introduced the AAX O-Zone Crash Cymbal. Featuring the innovative multi-hole O-Zone design created by the award-winning company, the AAX O-Zone Crash is a thin, highly responsive model available in three sizes – 16-inch, 18-inch and 20-inch. The 16-inch is perforated by six 1½-inch holes, the 18-inch and 20-inch by eight 1½-inch holes.

Sabian AAX O-Zone 20" Crash Cymbal - Multi-Hole Design
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Said SABIAN cymbal specialist David Williams in the SABIAN Vault: “Removing such a substantial amount of metal to create these holes reduces the weight of the cymbal and reduces tension in the metal, thereby accelerating its response rate, for faster, fuller crashing. And while AAX crashes are known for their bright, shimmering sound, the holes in the AAX O-Zone Crash introduce a degree of dark agitation to the sound, for a response that is a combination crash and Chinese cymbal.”

Added SABIAN master product specialist Mark Love: “This AAX O-Zone Crash has a bright, shimmering sound with a darker undertone. This is the result of the holes in the cymbal affecting the movement of vibrations through the metal. This model, like the darker sounding HHX Evolution O-Zone, is so responsive as a crash and for crescendos that it can be played by stick, mallet or hand, making it ideal for drummers and percussionists playing any style of music.”

Like all SABIAN AAX cymbals the AAX O-Zone Crash is hand crafted from SABIAN’s secret process B20 ‘cast’ bronze, a combination of 80% copper with silver and 20% tin. A proprietary hand-guided hammering process and hand lathing combine to give this and all AAX cymbals a crisp, clean and clear sound at all volumes.

Specifications

• Innovative Feature: Multi-Hole O-Zone Design
• Metal: B20 ‘Cast’ Bronze (80% Copper with Silver, 20% Tin)
• Weight: Thin
• Finish: Brilliant, Natural

Models

• 16” AAX O-Zone Crash Cymbal - 21600X
• 18” AAX O-Zone Crash Cymbal - 21800X
• 20” AAX O-Zone Crash Cymbal - 22000X