Sabian16" SBr Crash

Sounds great!

I bought this cymbal as "a beater" so i didn't have to use my Zildjian A Customs when my band hosts an open mic night in town. Other drummers jump up on the kit, so i didn't like the prospect of wear and tear, and potential cracks from hamfisted knuckleheads on my expensive ZAC. i had ZERO expectations about the sound.BOY WAS I SURPRISED!!! This thing sounds crisp and brilliant, and really shines through the sound of a full band. Strikes and chokes sound great. You can even shimmer out on it too, which is usually tough to get good sound out of cheaper cymbals. Sure its brass, so i expected the trash canny clang. NOPE. it sounds like a MUCH MORE expensive cymbal. The price is RIDICULOUS for the quality of sound. (For reference, i'm comparing it against a cymbal that costs $239 on Amazon) I am SO happy with this purchase! if you are a drummer on a budget make this your first purchase. Or if you have "a good set of cymbals" that you worry about in certain circumstances. Don't hesitate on this one!

Has a bright crisp splashy tone that compliments my timbales nicely and cost much less than a same sized Zildjian. Works well as a ride or crash

It takes a beating well. My grandson says it is great.

I am build a giant 70s drum set in my basement for me and my 2 boys to learn to play the drum and rock out with a great drum set. This cymbal reminds me of the best time in a "drum time" - the 70s. We had drum solos in the 70s because - wait for it - we had GREAT DRUMMERS.Now we have machines, computers, iPads, and junk. Too bad - the kids need to hear Grank Funk, old Genesis, Rush, old Kiss, Alex VH, and real music - and then get inspired to learn an instrument - not "push a button"Anyway - its a great cymbal from a great cymbal company.

Just what I needed.

The cymbal didn't have a sustain and wasn't very loud. I returned it. I have had good luck with Sabian cymbals but not this one

I know its a cheaper type of cymbal but it sounds nice especially when hit softer, it has a nice "sizzle". As a crash its still good, but you can tell its not as good when next to a more expensive crash. That said, by itself its a really good purchase esp for any beginner set.