Difference between revisions of "Sabian Radia 20" Flat Ride"
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'''Size:''' 20 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 20 Inch<br> | ||
'''Series:''' [[Sabian Radia|Radia]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[Sabian Radia|Radia]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Weight:''' 2440g, 2592g<br> | + | '''Weight:''' 2440g, 2592g, 2728g<br> |
| + | '''Median Weight:''' 2592g (n=3)<br> | ||
'''Years of production:''' 1998 - ?<br> | '''Years of production:''' 1998 - ?<br> | ||
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/ObzsjbOv73M?si=TwJHuGTksvOWXru9 Radia 16" & 18" Crashes / 20" Flat Ride / 18" Chinese]<br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/ObzsjbOv73M?si=TwJHuGTksvOWXru9 Radia 16" & 18" Crashes / 20" Flat Ride / 18" Chinese]<br> | ||
'''Sabian's Description:''' [[Sabian Flat Ride#Radia|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Sabian's Description:''' [[Sabian Flat Ride#Radia|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
'''Review''': "Used alone, the Radia flat ride is arguably the most "normal" of the series, although it too has a distinctive voice. As you'd expect from a flat ride, it was dry and clear, with absolutely no buildup, but less "pingy" than most, with a balanced midrange that would blend well with any lower-volume ensemble. Sabian suggests trying the flatride with the 18" Radia Chinese stacked on top. (Terry uses a 20" Chinese.) This combination was noisy, rattly, and aggressive—one I wouldn't recommend for the piano solo on "Tenderly"—but for louder, nastier settings...?" <br> | '''Review''': "Used alone, the Radia flat ride is arguably the most "normal" of the series, although it too has a distinctive voice. As you'd expect from a flat ride, it was dry and clear, with absolutely no buildup, but less "pingy" than most, with a balanced midrange that would blend well with any lower-volume ensemble. Sabian suggests trying the flatride with the 18" Radia Chinese stacked on top. (Terry uses a 20" Chinese.) This combination was noisy, rattly, and aggressive—one I wouldn't recommend for the piano solo on "Tenderly"—but for louder, nastier settings...?" <br> | ||
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Review written by Rich Watson ("Product Close-Up - Sabian Signature Cymbals", Modern Drummer, June 1998, p.46)<br> | Review written by Rich Watson ("Product Close-Up - Sabian Signature Cymbals", Modern Drummer, June 1998, p.46)<br> | ||
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'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | ||
Revision as of 08:23, 20 October 2024
Group: Rides
Type: Flat Ride
Size: 20 Inch
Series: Radia
Weight: 2440g, 2592g, 2728g
Median Weight: 2592g (n=3)
Years of production: 1998 - ?
Sound file: Radia 16" & 18" Crashes / 20" Flat Ride / 18" Chinese
Sabian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "Used alone, the Radia flat ride is arguably the most "normal" of the series, although it too has a distinctive voice. As you'd expect from a flat ride, it was dry and clear, with absolutely no buildup, but less "pingy" than most, with a balanced midrange that would blend well with any lower-volume ensemble. Sabian suggests trying the flatride with the 18" Radia Chinese stacked on top. (Terry uses a 20" Chinese.) This combination was noisy, rattly, and aggressive—one I wouldn't recommend for the piano solo on "Tenderly"—but for louder, nastier settings...?"
Review written by Rich Watson ("Product Close-Up - Sabian Signature Cymbals", Modern Drummer, June 1998, p.46)
Artist/song where it can be heard:
