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'''Review:''' "Well,  there  is  some  truth  in  advertising.  The  first  cymbal  I  tried  was  the 20"  ride,  and  I  was  immediately  impressed  by  its  power  to  resonate. Sporting  a  so-called  “jumbo  hammered”  surface  and  beautiful  brilliant  finish,  the  ride  produced  a  clear,  audible  stick  attack  sound.  It  also  possessed great  dynamics.  The  spread  was  loud  (but  not  too  loud)  and  dark  (but  not too dark). Playing quarter notes on the unlathed bell was like rush hour at a railroad  crossing:  the  ring  was  clear  and  strong—and  I  didn’t  have  to  bang very hard to achieve it.<br>
 
'''Review:''' "Well,  there  is  some  truth  in  advertising.  The  first  cymbal  I  tried  was  the 20"  ride,  and  I  was  immediately  impressed  by  its  power  to  resonate. Sporting  a  so-called  “jumbo  hammered”  surface  and  beautiful  brilliant  finish,  the  ride  produced  a  clear,  audible  stick  attack  sound.  It  also  possessed great  dynamics.  The  spread  was  loud  (but  not  too  loud)  and  dark  (but  not too dark). Playing quarter notes on the unlathed bell was like rush hour at a railroad  crossing:  the  ring  was  clear  and  strong—and  I  didn’t  have  to  bang very hard to achieve it.<br>
 
When I used nylon-tipped sticks,  my  job  became  even easier.  “Hidden”  highs were  revealed,  and  additional  high  and  low  overtones  washed  over  me. The HHX “tone projection,” coupled with the multi-hammered  surface, contributed  to  the  extra shimmering  vibrations.  I  was beginning  to  think  that  Sabian was  right:  These  cymbals  do  “play themselves.”"<br>
 
When I used nylon-tipped sticks,  my  job  became  even easier.  “Hidden”  highs were  revealed,  and  additional  high  and  low  overtones  washed  over  me. The HHX “tone projection,” coupled with the multi-hammered  surface, contributed  to  the  extra shimmering  vibrations.  I  was beginning  to  think  that  Sabian was  right:  These  cymbals  do  “play themselves.”"<br>
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Review written by Will Romano ("Sabian HHX Evolution Series Cymbals - A Look At Weckl’s Wonders", Modern Drummer, June 2002, p. 28)<br>
 
Review written by Will Romano ("Sabian HHX Evolution Series Cymbals - A Look At Weckl’s Wonders", Modern Drummer, June 2002, p. 28)<br>
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Revision as of 07:14, 12 August 2024

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Group: Rides
Type: Ride
Size: 20 Inch
Series: HHX Evolution
Weight: 2286g, 2324g, 2340g, 2346g, 2408g
Years of production: 2002 - Present
Sound file: HHX Evolution 20" Ride
HHX Evolution 20" Ride
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HHX Evolution 20" Ride
HHX Evolution 20" Ride
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HHX Evolution 20" Ride
HHX Evolution 20" Ride
HHX Evolution 20" Ride
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Review: "Well, there is some truth in advertising. The first cymbal I tried was the 20" ride, and I was immediately impressed by its power to resonate. Sporting a so-called “jumbo hammered” surface and beautiful brilliant finish, the ride produced a clear, audible stick attack sound. It also possessed great dynamics. The spread was loud (but not too loud) and dark (but not too dark). Playing quarter notes on the unlathed bell was like rush hour at a railroad crossing: the ring was clear and strong—and I didn’t have to bang very hard to achieve it.
When I used nylon-tipped sticks, my job became even easier. “Hidden” highs were revealed, and additional high and low overtones washed over me. The HHX “tone projection,” coupled with the multi-hammered surface, contributed to the extra shimmering vibrations. I was beginning to think that Sabian was right: These cymbals do “play themselves.”"

Review written by Will Romano ("Sabian HHX Evolution Series Cymbals - A Look At Weckl’s Wonders", Modern Drummer, June 2002, p. 28)

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