Sabian 20″ AA Apollo Crash/Ride Cymbal
The Sabian 20″ AA Apollo cuts through a mix with balanced projection and fast response, making it an efficient choice for tracking and live session work. Its medium-thin profile demands moderate striking force, allowing drummers to capture articulate, defined stick transients without overdriving the track. This crash/ride hybrid operates as a practical mid-range voice in any drum mic setup, delivering usable tone across both crash and ride applications without the mass penalty of larger cymbals.
Sonic Character
The B20 bronze alloy construction yields the warm, complex tone that defines the AA series—ideal for capturing crisp, present crashes with clear stick definition on tape, while maintaining enough fundamental body to work as a functional ride cymbal. The medium-thin profile enhances responsiveness and stick articulation in close-mic scenarios, translating well to both studio isolation and live recording contexts.
Build & Materials
Constructed from premium B20 bronze, the Apollo delivers the tonal consistency and durability Sabian is known for, ensuring reliable performance across multiple session days. The 20-inch diameter positions this cymbal as a practical mid-range voice in a versatile kit configuration—lighter than 22″ and 24″ models, reducing overall mass while maintaining sufficient projection for mix presence and mic bleed management.
Key Features
- Material: B20 bronze alloy
- Diameter: 20 inches
- Type: Crash/Ride cymbal
- Profile: Medium-thin
- Lighter weight than 22″ and 24″ counterparts
- Quick response and articulate stick definition
- Suitable for crash and ride applications
- Warm, complex tone characteristic of the AA series
The AA Apollo 20″ serves as a reliable, recording-friendly option for producers and engineers who need a versatile cymbal that handles both crash and ride duties with tonal clarity and session efficiency.
