Sabian HHX 20" Stage Ride

Group: Rides
Type: Stage Ride
Size: 20 Inch
Series: HHX
Weight: 2459g, 2486g, 2499g, 2544g, 2550g, 2555g, 2618g
Median Weight : 2544g (n=7)
Years of production: 2001 - ?
Sound file: HHX 20" Stage Ride
HHX 20" Stage Ride
HHX 20" Stage Ride
HHX 20" Stage Ride
HHX 20" Stage Ride
HHX 20" Stage Ride
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Review: "The 20" HHX Stage and Power rides are true representatives of Sabian's promotional claims for this new series. They offer the dark, full musical tonalities of Hand Hammered cymbals, but add a touch of additional brightness and projection. The Stage ride is the most all-purpose cymbal in the ride category. It produced a clean, clear stick-attack sound, with shimmering, glassy overtones. And the unlathed bell sounded solid and powerful when I rode on it."

Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Sabian HHX Cymbals - Traditional sounds with contemporary performance", Modern Drummer, May 2001, p. 50)

Review: "The Stage Ride sounds surprisingly related to the Dry Ride. Is the Stage Ride dry or does the Dry Ride belong on stage? Both sound hand-hammered; that is, they have warmth and roar and wash. The Dry Ride is a much heavier cymbal; the Stage Ride has more low-end frequencies in its roar. The Stage ride’s stick attack is more muted and is in danger of being overrun by the wash sound. Caught in a descriptive corner I would call the Stage Ride a medium-weight ride with good warmth."

Review written by John Nyman ("Sabian HHX Cymbals Reviewed!", Drum!, January 2011)

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