Sabian 19″ Freq Crash AAX
The Sabian 19″ Freq Crash AAX delivers quick, cutting bursts of high-frequency tone through an exclusive dual-lathing process that sets it apart from conventional crash cymbals. This medium-thin cymbal cuts through dense mixes with bright, open sound that records with clarity and sits forward in the stereo field without relying on a heavily emphasized bell. The AAX series positions this crash as a modern choice for producers and engineers seeking intensity and articulation in both tracking and mixing sessions.
Tone & Recording Character
The Freq dual-lathing design — featuring a traditionally lathed outer surface paired with a specially lathed inner surface — generates boosted cut from the cymbal body rather than concentrating tone in the bell alone. A raw, unlathed bell contributes dry, cutting character that sits forward in a tracked drums mix, making this crash equally effective for isolated drum recording and full ensemble capture.
Build & Materials
Constructed from B20 cymbal bronze, this cymbal embodies Sabian’s premium bronze standard for tonal complexity and durability. The medium-thin weight (approximately 1479–1603 grams per individual cymbal) balances responsive articulation with sufficient mass to sustain projection through a mix.
Key Features
- 19-inch diameter crash cymbal
- B20 cymbal bronze construction
- Medium-thin weight classification
- Weight range: 1479–1603 grams (median 1574g)
- Sabian AAX series
- Exclusive Freq dual-lathing process
- Traditionally lathed outer surface
- Specially lathed Freq inner surface for boosted cut
- Raw (unlathed) bell for dry, cutting tone
- Model number 219XFC
The Sabian 19″ Freq Crash AAX combines modern design with B20 bronze heritage to deliver cutting, articulate crashes that record with intensity and clarity across studio sessions.
