Difference between revisions of "Sabian AAX 21" Raw Bell Dry Ride"
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[https://youtu.be/jvtCos6d1uE?si=FRWg0LTI88hsIhqv AAX 21" Raw Bell Dry Ride]<br> | [https://youtu.be/jvtCos6d1uE?si=FRWg0LTI88hsIhqv AAX 21" Raw Bell Dry Ride]<br> | ||
'''Sabian's Description:''' [[Sabian Raw Bell Dry Ride#AAX|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Sabian's Description:''' [[Sabian Raw Bell Dry Ride#AAX|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Review:''' | + | '''Review:''' "Despite being a traditionally hand-hammered cymbal, the HHX Raw Bell Dry is the most aggressive of the three rides. It has the sharpest pitch and the shortest, clearest stick response. |
| − | Review | + | Sabian describes the sound as 'modern dark'. Well, it's certainly modern and dry, but to be honest we don't get 'dark'. To us the sound is abrasive and energetic. For dark, see the Memphis ride. |
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| + | You can certainly crash-ride it, preferably with a heavy stick, but the crash is painfully loud. As is the bell, which is piercing. Yikes! we'd recommend it for rock/ metal or industrial-hybrid playing. | ||
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| + | While dry is a worthy term for the HHX we wouldn't use it for the AAX Raw Bell Dry. It's really not that dry - on the contrary, it has a warm, mid-pitched body and a lush spread. Perhaps the 'dry' applies just to the raw, unlathed bell? Although it's not as aggressive as the HHX it is still a lively cymbal which lifts the music. | ||
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| + | The AAX definition of 'modern bright' is certainly appropriate. As a crash-ride it retains good stick definition and we can see it working in virtually any style, including jazz. We gigged it a couple of times and found it most amenable. Despite being a large ride it didn't intrude on soft passages and it held its own when the going got tough."<br> | ||
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| + | Review wtitten by Geoff Nicholls ("Sabian Memphis and Raw Bell Rides and Solid Hi-Hats review", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/sabian-memphis-and-raw-bell-rides-and-solid-hi-hats-227754 musicradar.com], November 25, 2009)<br> | ||
'''Artist/song where it can be heard:'''<br> | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:'''<br> | ||
Revision as of 12:56, 9 June 2025
Group: Rides
Type: Raw Bell Dry Ride
Size: 21 Inch
Series: AAX
Weight: 2940g, 3060g, 3095g, 3114g, 3131g, 3149g, 3164g, 3169g, 3208g, 3250g, 3262g, 3388g, 3446g, 3511g
Median Weight: 3167g (n=14)
Years of production: 20091 - Present
Sound file: AAX 21" Raw Bell Dry Ride
AAX 21" Raw Bell Dry Ride
AAX 21" Raw Bell Dry Ride
AAX 21" Raw Bell Dry Ride
Four Different 21" Raw Bell Dry Rides
AAX 21" Raw Bell Dry Ride
AAX 21" Raw Bell Dry Ride
AAX 21" Raw Bell Dry Ride
AAX 21" Raw Bell Dry Ride
AAX 21" Raw Bell Dry Ride
AAX 21" Raw Bell Dry Ride
Sabian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "Despite being a traditionally hand-hammered cymbal, the HHX Raw Bell Dry is the most aggressive of the three rides. It has the sharpest pitch and the shortest, clearest stick response.
Sabian describes the sound as 'modern dark'. Well, it's certainly modern and dry, but to be honest we don't get 'dark'. To us the sound is abrasive and energetic. For dark, see the Memphis ride.
You can certainly crash-ride it, preferably with a heavy stick, but the crash is painfully loud. As is the bell, which is piercing. Yikes! we'd recommend it for rock/ metal or industrial-hybrid playing.
While dry is a worthy term for the HHX we wouldn't use it for the AAX Raw Bell Dry. It's really not that dry - on the contrary, it has a warm, mid-pitched body and a lush spread. Perhaps the 'dry' applies just to the raw, unlathed bell? Although it's not as aggressive as the HHX it is still a lively cymbal which lifts the music.
The AAX definition of 'modern bright' is certainly appropriate. As a crash-ride it retains good stick definition and we can see it working in virtually any style, including jazz. We gigged it a couple of times and found it most amenable. Despite being a large ride it didn't intrude on soft passages and it held its own when the going got tough."
Review wtitten by Geoff Nicholls ("Sabian Memphis and Raw Bell Rides and Solid Hi-Hats review", musicradar.com, November 25, 2009)
Artist/song where it can be heard:
Source:
1 Sabian Cymbal and Sound Guide 2009
