Difference between revisions of "Sabian XS20 20" Rock Ride"
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'''Review''': "The 20" Rock ride was slightly more shimmering and gongy than the medium model. It was certainly made for a rock gig. Still, the rich overtones weren’t abrasive, which meant that I could swing on it with impunity." <br> | '''Review''': "The 20" Rock ride was slightly more shimmering and gongy than the medium model. It was certainly made for a rock gig. Still, the rich overtones weren’t abrasive, which meant that I could swing on it with impunity." <br> | ||
| − | Review written by Will Romano ("Sabian XS20 Series Cymbals - High Sonic Performance At Low-End Prices", Modern Drummer, July 2003, p.30)<br> | + | :Review written by Will Romano ("Sabian XS20 Series Cymbals - High Sonic Performance At Low-End Prices", Modern Drummer, July 2003, p.30)<br> |
'''Review:''' (NOTE: This is for the wide blade lathing version) "That was definitely not the case with the 20" Rock ride. It had a much bigger bell, with killer sonority and volume. In fact, volume is what this cymbal is all about. Its overall sonic performance is just what you’d expect from a “Rock” designation: high-pitched, clear, pingy, loud—and just a lot of fun to play hard and fast on. Continuous riding created a high-frequency build-up with an under-lying darker roar, but this never obscured the stick attack. Frankly, this cymbal was about as gooda “Rock” ride as I’ve heard in any line at any price." | '''Review:''' (NOTE: This is for the wide blade lathing version) "That was definitely not the case with the 20" Rock ride. It had a much bigger bell, with killer sonority and volume. In fact, volume is what this cymbal is all about. Its overall sonic performance is just what you’d expect from a “Rock” designation: high-pitched, clear, pingy, loud—and just a lot of fun to play hard and fast on. Continuous riding created a high-frequency build-up with an under-lying darker roar, but this never obscured the stick attack. Frankly, this cymbal was about as gooda “Rock” ride as I’ve heard in any line at any price." | ||
| − | Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Sabian “New Look” Xs20 Cymbals", Modern Drummer, March 2008, pp.37-38)<br> | + | :Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Sabian “New Look” Xs20 Cymbals", Modern Drummer, March 2008, pp.37-38)<br> |
'''Review:''' "The 20" Rock ride ($282) has a larger bell than the Medium ride, and the difference was huge. The bell pierced through with a high-end decay that contrasted nicely with the body of the cymbal, which had a solid, bright ping but was noticeably lower in pitch than the bell. Both rides had simple tonal washes that remained bright throughout their decay." | '''Review:''' "The 20" Rock ride ($282) has a larger bell than the Medium ride, and the difference was huge. The bell pierced through with a high-end decay that contrasted nicely with the body of the cymbal, which had a solid, bright ping but was noticeably lower in pitch than the bell. Both rides had simple tonal washes that remained bright throughout their decay." | ||
| − | Review written by Michael Dawson ("Sabian Xs20 Brilliant Series Cymbals", Modern Drummer, May 2010, p.24)<br> | + | :Review written by Michael Dawson ("Sabian Xs20 Brilliant Series Cymbals", Modern Drummer, May 2010, p.24)<br> |
'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | ||
Revision as of 07:27, 18 December 2025
Group: Rides
Type: Rock Ride
Size: 20 Inch
Series: XS20
Weight: 2730g, 2834g, 2867g, 2897g
Years of production: 2003 - 2016
Sound file: XS20 20" Rock Ride
XS20 20" Rock Ride
XS20 20" Rock Ride
XS20 20" Rock Ride
Sabian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The 20" Rock ride was slightly more shimmering and gongy than the medium model. It was certainly made for a rock gig. Still, the rich overtones weren’t abrasive, which meant that I could swing on it with impunity."
- Review written by Will Romano ("Sabian XS20 Series Cymbals - High Sonic Performance At Low-End Prices", Modern Drummer, July 2003, p.30)
Review: (NOTE: This is for the wide blade lathing version) "That was definitely not the case with the 20" Rock ride. It had a much bigger bell, with killer sonority and volume. In fact, volume is what this cymbal is all about. Its overall sonic performance is just what you’d expect from a “Rock” designation: high-pitched, clear, pingy, loud—and just a lot of fun to play hard and fast on. Continuous riding created a high-frequency build-up with an under-lying darker roar, but this never obscured the stick attack. Frankly, this cymbal was about as gooda “Rock” ride as I’ve heard in any line at any price."
- Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Sabian “New Look” Xs20 Cymbals", Modern Drummer, March 2008, pp.37-38)
Review: "The 20" Rock ride ($282) has a larger bell than the Medium ride, and the difference was huge. The bell pierced through with a high-end decay that contrasted nicely with the body of the cymbal, which had a solid, bright ping but was noticeably lower in pitch than the bell. Both rides had simple tonal washes that remained bright throughout their decay."
- Review written by Michael Dawson ("Sabian Xs20 Brilliant Series Cymbals", Modern Drummer, May 2010, p.24)
Artist/song where it can be heard:
