Sabian SBR1811 SBR Series Pure Brass 18-Inch Crash/Ride Cymbal

Let’s face it – at this price point, most manufacturers refuse to put their logo on the starter cymbals they manufacture. But the medium weight and classic profile of this popular model, along with the Sabian logo, lend it instant credibility. And it looks the part too, with deep, large-peen hammering and pinpoint lathing – the same hand-guided, high-pressure hammering and hand lathing that Sabian lavishes on its expensive bronze cymbals. As a result, the decay is fast so you can crash-ride it with confidence, and the bell has a powerful sound – not unlike a much more expensive bronze bell. Stick response is clean and the sound is always lively.

Where you begin as a drummer is important. For that reason, SABIAN has designed SBr cymbals to make your first steps easy and enjoyable. Hammered and lathed, SBr cymbals deliver the tightly focused sounds of pure brass – at a very nice price. And they are available in popular models and sizes. Responding to a universal demand for quality cymbals at all price points, SABIAN introduced SBr in 2009 as a new series of brass cymbals designed to offer improved quality and value for entry level drummers. Produced from a special-formula brass alloy in the SABIAN Vault, the budget-priced SBr is available in a full range of popular sizes and models, each featuring deep, large-peen hammering and pinpoint lathing.

SABIAN Master Product Specialist Mark Love was instrumental in the launch of the popular Brass series: “SBr offers a new, higher quality of brass cymbal and sound for beginner drummers and students. Despite their budget price, SBr cymbals are designed as value-added cymbals that set a new standard of quality at this price point. To guarantee this level of quality, SBr cymbals feature the same hand-guided, high-pressure hammering and traditional hand lathing applied to more expensive professional cymbals. ”

When you get into drumming, it’s not a question of where you’ll finish – it’s where you start. With SBr, you can be confident your sound is powered by pure SABIAN brass. And you’ll sound even better when you choose a “Sonically Matched” set containing cymbals hand-selected by the experts in the SABIAN Vault. The SABIAN 18” SBr Crash Ride is available in the SBr 2-Pack along with 14” SBr Hats. It’s just one more example of SABIAN’s dedication to players seeking affordable quality in their first cymbal purchases.