Sabian has announced a continued commitment to old-world cymbal excellence with the relaunch of Crescent Cymbals – a series of traditionally-crafted instruments that are thin, dark, complex and always musical.
Since June 1, 2016, the new Sabian Crescent line include Stanton Moore, Hammertone and Elements models, available for purchase exclusively from Sabian Hand Select Boutiques throughout the United States.
In addition to Crescent models, Hand Select dealers guarantee to offer a large selection of traditionally-crafted, hand-hammered cymbals from the Sabian HH line. Hand Select retailers will provide personal attention, a unique in-store experience, and outstanding support for discerning drummers who prefer the highly-specialized expertise these dealers can provide.
Steeped in the heritage of Turkish craftsmanship, Crescent was renowned for producing boutique handcrafted cymbals for discerning musicians. Moving forward, Sabian Crescent will retain a sharp focus on crafting traditional instruments with the reliability, durability and quality for which the Sabian brand is renowned.
Stanton Moore models Crescent Stanton Moore cymbals capture the funky, earthy quality of Stanton’s trademark Crescent City sound. Traditionally lathed with warm tonal grooves on top, the bottoms are lathed with distinctive wider ridges for a sound that’s 100% Stanton Moore: raw, aggressive, always musical and extremely funky.
Jeff Hamilton models Designed with veteran jazz artist Jeff Hamilton, Hammertone cymbals deliver the uncompromising musicality of Jeff’s legendary performances. The rides offer unparalleled stick definition and warm, low undertones that never overpower. A bowed profile tapers to a paper thin edge, so they open up quickly when crashed. The china is sensitive enough for a jazz trio − but dig in and it roars.
Crescent Elements According to Sabian, Crescent Elements represents the pinnacle of innovation in modern cymbal making. Offering amazing versatility along with incredible power and projection, these unique cymbals never sacrifice the crisp stick definition and articulation of hand hammered cymbals. Innovative in design and unique in appearance, their raw bells and extra-thin edges deliver all the rich, complex tone and quick responses that modern players demand. Available in distressed patina or traditionally lathed models.
For a complete list of Crescent cymbals and to find a Hand Select Boutique in the United States, go to the Sabian website.
