Sabian A1806 Artisan 18" Crash Cymbal

Rich Dark Crash with Expansive Musical Wash

The Sabian Artisan 18 inch Crash offers a deep, expressive voice with a fast, full response and rich, complex overtones. Hand-hammered from B20 alloy, it opens quickly with a strong initial impact before blooming into a wide, dark wash that feels warm and musical. Its larger size gives it more body and sustain than smaller Artisan crashes, making it ideal for dynamic accent work, atmospheric swells or expressive phrasing in jazz, R&B, acoustic and studio environments. The cymbal is sensitive under the stick, allowing players to shape tone and intensity with touch and nuance, rather than needing force. It balances character, control and warmth in a way that feels refined and natural.

At Riffs & Licks Music, we think this crash is perfect for drummers who want rich, dark texture with expressive sustain and musical depth.