SABIAN 20" HHX Thin Crash Brilliant Finish

The 20" HHX Thin Crash delivers a fast, responsive feel with a smaller bell that cuts through quickly and a noticeably lighter weight than comparable thin crashes. Its thinner profile produces a darker, more shimmering character while maintaining the articulate attack that defines the HHX series. This cymbal adapts across musical styles without sacrificing its distinctive personality.

Design & Construction

Built using B20 bronze alloy, this crash incorporates a unique multi-stage hammering process: sparse initial hammering followed by lathing, then denser HHX-style hammering on top. This layered approach yields a thinner cymbal with a darker tone and faster response than its HHX Studio predecessors, while the smaller raw bell ensures a quicker, more defined attack and keeps overall weight down.

Tone & Character

The Brilliant Finish provides visual clarity and contributes to a crisp, shimmering response that projects well in live and studio settings. The combination of thinner construction and refined hammering creates a warm, nuanced tone with excellent stick definition—ideal for players seeking a dark-toned crash that remains musical across genres.

Key Features

• 20" diameter crash cymbal
• B20 bronze alloy construction
• Brilliant Finish
• Multi-stage hammering process with sparse and dense sequences
• Thinner, darker profile than HHX Studio Crash
• Smaller raw bell for faster attack
• Lighter weight than typical thin crash designs
• Fast, responsive stick articulation
• Versatile across multiple musical styles
• Two-year SABIAN manufacturer warranty against manufacturing flaws

The HHX 20" Thin Crash delivers articulate, dark-toned crashes with genuine musical versatility and the quality assurance backing SABIAN's reputation.