SABIAN 19" STRATUS CRASH
Description
SABIAN 19" STRATUS CRASH
The 19" STRATUS CRASH delivers quick, controlled response with a distinctive lower tone and explosive attack that cuts through modern mix contexts. Its thin weight construction produces a fast decay paired with deep fundamental tone, making it responsive to light articulation and full dynamic expression. Built for recording sessions and live tracking where clarity and musicality define a versatile crash voice.
Construction & Materials
Cast from B20 bronze and finished with STRATUS high impact hammering, this crash combines thinner weight with an extra-heavy hammering pattern to achieve its characteristic quick response and controlled sustain. The deliberate hammering work imparts warmth and musical spread while maintaining the crisp articulation required in contemporary drum voicing.
Sonic Character
This cymbal excels at cutting articulation with an explosive attack and quick decay, allowing clean note definition without excessive wash. The deep, lower-register tone integrates smoothly into ensemble settings while delivering additional high-end shimmer for presence and clarity across dynamic ranges.
Key Features
- Size: 19 inches
- Type: Crash cymbal
- Material: B20 bronze
- Finish: Traditional with STRATUS high impact hammering
- Construction: Thinner weight with extra-heavy hammering pattern
- Weight: 3.125 lbs
- Explosive attack response
- Quick decay characteristic
- Lower register fundamental tone
- Deep tonal depth with high-end shimmer
- Quick and controlled response
- Versatile modern cymbal voice
The SABIAN 19" STRATUS CRASH balances articulate attack with musical depth, functioning equally well as a primary crash voice or supporting element in a comprehensive cymbal setup.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Cymbal Size | 19" |
| Cymbal Type | Crash |
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At a Glance
The SABIAN 19" STRATUS CRASH is a quick-decaying crash cymbal engineered to sit cleanly in recorded mixes with explosive attack and controlled sustain, making it ideal for tracking rock, metal, funk, and hard-rock sessions. Its deep fundamental tone and high-end shimmer capture clarity and presence without excessive wash, allowing vocal and instrument tracks to remain defined. Home studio and project-studio drummers will find it a dependable workhorse for multi-take sessions and overdubs.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Funk
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres is the 19" STRATUS CRASH best suited for?
The STRATUS CRASH excels in rock, metal, hard rock, funk, and studio sessions. Its quick decay and articulate attack make it less suitable for jazz and folk styles, where softer, longer-sustaining crashes are typically preferred.
How does the thin weight and extra-heavy hammering affect the sound?
The thin weight combined with extra-heavy hammering creates a fast decay paired with deep fundamental tone and explosive attack, while the deliberate hammering imparts warmth and musical spread. This balance delivers both crisp articulation and controlled sustain without excessive wash.
Will this crash work as a primary crash or supporting voice?
Yes. The STRATUS CRASH functions equally well as a primary crash voice or supporting element in a comprehensive cymbal setup, thanks to its versatile modern character and ability to cut through dynamic ranges.
What skill level is required to play this cymbal?
The STRATUS CRASH is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional drummers who can exploit its responsive character and dynamic range across varying strike intensities.
What material and finish is used?
The cymbal is cast from B20 bronze and finished with SABIAN's STRATUS high-impact hammering pattern, which combines thinner weight with extra-heavy hammering to achieve its signature quick response and musical depth.