Sabian 17" HHX Evolution Effeks Crash Brilliant Finish

Sabian 17" HHX Evolution Effeks Crash Brilliant Finish

The 17" HHX Evolution Effeks Crash responds equally well to hand or stick articulation, with a down-turned, finger-friendly edge that encourages both playing styles. This cymbal delivers a dark, simmering tone with an agitated bite—the kind of musical dirt and projected darkness that cuts through without sacrificing musicality. The Brilliant finish coating adds visual pop while the Extra-Thin B20 bronze construction keeps the cymbal responsive at all dynamic levels.

Tone & Projection

Built on Sabian's proprietary HHX Tone Projection design, this crash stirs up simmering heat and generates a modern dark character that projects consistently whether played soft or loud. The combination of hand-guided machine hammering and hand-hammering techniques—refined through the Sabian Vault—creates a cymbal that doesn't just produce darkness but actively transmits it with purpose and definition.

Build & Playability

The Extra-Thin weight paired with the down-turned edge makes this crash equally at home in hand-playing applications or traditional stick work. B20 bronze construction ensures the metal responds with nuance across the playing surface, while the Brilliant finish provides both aesthetic contrast and consistent wear characteristics.

Key Features

• 17" size with Extra-Thin weight classification
• B20 bronze alloy for traditional cymbal response
• Brilliant finish for visual definition and durability
• Down-turned, finger-friendly edge design
• Hand or stick playable
• HHX Tone Projection design for simmering, projected dark tone
• Hand-guided machine and hand-hammering construction
• Modern Dark pitch character (HHX Level 2)
• Catalog ID: 11711XEB
• Limited 2-year manufacturer warranty against defects

This cymbal excels at delivering articulate, musical darkness that carries authority in any mix.