SABIAN 16 Paragon Crash

The SABIAN 16" Paragon Crash is a medium-weight model with a large, volume-boosting bell that produces fast, explosive responses. Handcrafted from pure SABIAN B20 bronze, Paragon cymbals offer subtle looks and powerful, dynamic sounds. Created using AA-style hammering and an innovative mix of sound-defining features from the AA, AAX, and HH series, Paragon defines a new, closer relationship between power and musicality in cymbals that are dynamically responsive, highly durable, and effective in a wide range of applications.

The Vault Paragon crash cymbals are medium-weight models with large, volume-boosting bells and explosive responses. The 16-inch Vault Paragon crash cymbal (see larger image). Vault is a collection of cymbals and sounds, named after The Vault, the center of Sabian design. This collection is about very different concepts, looks, and sounds. Each piece is unique, with many created in collaboration with major names including Bozzio, Calhoun, and Portnoy, while Paragon is a powerful yet dynamic range designed with legendary Rush drummer Neil Peart.

Unlike other series, where there are variations on a particular type of sound--like Vintage Bright or Modern Dark--the Vault Collection is a wide range of sounds, while Paragon delivers dynamically big responses. So let your imagination run wild. "Vault is authentic artistic expression… bold, unique and innovative ideas rooted in a deep understanding of sonic engineering," says Jojo Mayer, and "Sabian has done more to advance the art of cymbal making than anyone else in the past 400 years of cymbal making history," according to Mike Portnoy.

The SABIAN 16" Paragon Crash is a medium-weight model with a large, volume-boosting bell that puts out fast, explosive responses. Handcrafted from pure SABIAN B20 bronze, Paragon cymbals offer subtle looks and powerful, dynamic sounds. Created using AA-style hammering and an innovative mix of sound-defining features from the AA, AAX, and HH series, Paragon defines a new, closer relationship between power and musicality in cymbals that are dynamically responsive, highly durable, and effective in a wide range of applications. This medium-weight model is designed with legendary RUSH drummer Neil Peart in mind, making it ideal in a rock setting but flexible enough for any application. It is protected by the SABIAN Two-Year Warranty.

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