🔔 SABIAN AAX X-Plosion Crash – 18" – Unplayed (Opened Only to Photograph)

Condition: Unplayed, opened only to photograph
Catalog ID: 21887XB
Retail Price: $359.99

Listed by Nick’s Drum Gear – Collector-Grade Cymbals, Professionally Curated – Home of the STR Rating

NDG Unplayed Condition
At Nick's Drum Gear, unplayed means the cymbal has never been owned or played by an end user. Many of our cymbals originate from factory cymbal packs, giving them a known history from day one. Because they do not include a manufacturer's warranty, they are represented as unplayed rather than new.

The SABIAN AAX X-Plosion Crash 18" delivers massive presence with immediate response. Built to open instantly, this crash produces a bright, explosive attack with penetrating definition and a wide, powerful spread.

The larger diameter adds body and low-end bloom compared to the 16", while the Medium-Thin weight keeps response fast and controlled. It is an ideal choice for players who want a big crash voice that speaks quickly and cuts cleanly through dense mixes.

⭐ STR Rating — Style, Tonality & Response

Style: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Excellent for rock, pop, alternative, worship, and modern live performance.

Tonality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
Bright and energetic with a full, expansive crash character.

Response: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Instant attack with fast bloom and strong projection.

🎶 Genre Match

• Rock & Alternative ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Pop & Studio ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Worship & Contemporary ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
• Punk & Modern Metal ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
• Funk & R&B ⭐⭐⭐⭐

🔊 Sound Profile

• Tone: Bright, bold, and explosive
• Attack: Immediate and forceful
• Decay: Fast to moderate with controlled wash
• Projection: Wide and commanding
• Feel: Responsive and energetic under the stick

⚙️ Specifications

• Diameter: 18"
• Weight: Medium-Thin
• Material: B20 Bronze
• Series: AAX
• Manufacturer: Sabian

📝 Nick’s Notes

If the 16" X-Plosion is about speed, the 18" adds authority. This cymbal delivers a big, modern crash sound without lag or sluggishness, making it ideal as a primary crash in live or studio setups. Pristine and unplayed, it offers full dynamic range with zero prior wear.

Note on Brilliant-Finish Cymbals
Brilliant-finish cymbals are polished and buffed to achieve their reflective appearance. As a result, fingerprints, light handling marks, polishing swirls, finish variation, and minor factory handling evidence may be visible under direct lighting or close inspection. These cosmetic characteristics are common on brilliant-finish cymbals and do not affect performance, structural integrity, or sound quality.

📦 Shipping & Assurance

Every cymbal is carefully inspected, packed with care in a custom-fitted box, and shipped fully insured to ensure it arrives exactly as described.

STR = Style, Tonality & Response — Nick’s Drum Gear’s exclusive system to help players match cymbals to real-world playing applications.