Sabian's 20" Stratus Dry Crash delivers punchy, articulate attacks without excessive ring. This cymbal balances projection with restraint, combining a dark voice and rapid decay typical of the Stratus line. Hand–hammered construction and a burnished finish create uneven surfaces that fragment sound into musical, textured bursts rather than washy swells.
The 20" diameter suits players seeking substantial cut without overpowering sustain. Deep hammer marks across the raw polished bronze produce complex harmonic layers that sit cleanly in busy, layered recordings and live settings. Short decay characteristics allow quick stick definition and note separation, essential for drummers working across tight arrangements or dense ensemble contexts.
Features
- 20" diameter dry crash with dark, controlled tonality throughout
- Hand–hammered surface with polished raw bronze finish
- Quick decay and focused attack without excessive spread
- Textured sound cuts through dense mixes and thick arrangements
- Compact sustain ideal for articulate, defined stick work
- Musical harmonic complexity from irregular hammer patterns
- Suitable for recording studios and live band applications
- Part of the established Sabian Stratus cymbal series



