Sabian Artisan 22" Elite

Group: Multi-Application
Type: Elite
Size: 22 Inch
Series: Artisan
Weight: 2262g, 2268g, 2275g, 2279g, 2319g, 2342g, 2348g, 2390g, 2399g, 2405g, 2415g, 2424g
Median Weight: 2345g (n=12)
Years of production: ?
Sound file: Artisan 22" Elite
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Review: "The larger cymbals aren’t designated as ‘rides’ as such, so on that basis using the more contemporary terminology you might think they must be ‘multi’ (functional) cymbals of some kind – cymbals that aren’t specifically rides or crashes but can do both. Or maybe that’s just my interpretation, because these really aren’t multi functional, they’re very much rides.

What these cymbals are, are heavily crafted (hence the cost) sonically multi-layered models, which to some degree needs the sound coaxing out of them.

The 22” was interesting.

To play it, I would describe it as similar in feel to a flat ride but with the added benefits of a bell. I realise that seems contradictory, but if you know how a flat ride feels to play and responds under a stick then you hopefully get the idea.

Basically, a flat ride will only open up to a point and then won’t go any further no matter how hard it is stuck. This is what this cymbal does and why the ‘crashing’ in the video yields such a flat response.

Whereas most cymbals have a big and wide sonic palette with a steady tapering off, this has a fairly narrow one with a distinct and short taper, but I think that’s kind of the point. I’ll add that there was nothing pleasant in hitting this cymbal hard and I actually would have preferred not to other than for the demonstration purposes. It just didn’t feel right striking it with any force."

Review written by David Bateman ("Sabian Artisan Elite Cymbals", mikedolbear.com, June 2017)

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