Sabian Ride

Series - Sizes

• AA - 16" 24"
• AA Sound Control - 20" 22"
• APX - 20" 22" 24"
• B8 - 20"
• B8 By Sabian - 20"
• B8 Plus - 20"
• B8X - 20"
• Jack DeJohnette Signature Series - 18" 20" 21" 22"
• Encore Series - 20" 21" 22"
• FRX - 20" 21" 22"
• HH - 22"
• HH Sound Control - 20" 22"
• HHX Evolution - 18" 20" 21" 22"
• HHX Legacy - 20" 21" 22"
• Paragon - 22"
• Pro - 20"
• Pro Sonix - 20" 21" 22"
• Radia - 20" 21" 22" 24"
• SBR - 20"
• Solar - 20"
• Stratus - 20" 22"
• Vault - 20"
• XSR - 20" 21" 22"

Description

AA Sound Control

• A flat-flanged edge contributes a touch of 'bite' to the bright tone of this model, for a sound that is crisp and light, yet controlled.⁹

APX

• A balanced blend of bright stroke definition and tonal spread adds up to a ride for all styles of music.⁹

B8

• Crisp stick definition, cutting bell, and bright tonal response create a versatile ride.⁹

B8 Plus

• Warm, full-sounding, distinctive ping.¹¹

B8X

• With a crisp stick definition, cutting bell and bright tonal response, the B8X Ride is a great choice for both discerning beginners and drummers on a budget.⁷

Jack DeJohnette Signature Series

• Soft-feel ride delivers dry, hot sticking sounds for rhythms and fast, fiery accents on punches.¹²

Jack DeJohnette Encore Series

• Soft-feel ride delivers dry, hot sticking sounds for rhythms and fast, fiery accents on punches. Available only in Satin Finish.¹³

FRX

• FRX Rides offer crisp, dark sticking with a buttery-soft feel. The spread is controlled with warm wash that never gets in the way of vocalists or other musicians on stage. No mic bleed at all! FRX gives drummers the freedom to play without holding back., especially in lower volume settings.⁶

HH Sound Control

• With a flat-flanged edge, this sensitive model produces dark, warm stick attack, with a controlled wash and warm, crash capability.⁹

HHX Evolution

• The SABIAN HHX Evolution Ride cymbals combine crisp attack and warm undertones for a shimmering ride with excellent crash capability. Developed with the legendary and uncompromising Dave Weckl, SABIAN craftsmen delivered on Dave’s vision of a ride cymbal that delivers warm tone, but with brightness at the high end. In addition, sensitivity is increased so the lightest touch of a stick activates its total sound.²

HHX Legacy

• Designed with legendary Dave Weckl, Legacy is the dark side of Dave’s sound. Vibrant, trashy and beautiful, Legacy Rides offer great articulation over a dark cushion of sound. The 22″ model is a somewhat heavier weight than the 20″ and 21″, resulting in less wash and more stick sound.¹

Paragon

• Extra-heavy model (8+ lbs!) with solid hand hammered bell, this model puts out robust, clear-cutting stick definition with a balanced blend of tone.³

Pro

• Tight balance of stick definition and bright spread as volume increases. Bell is crisp, clean, and clear.¹⁰

Pro Sonix

• Crisp bell plus rapid sticking response with bright, clean and clear sounds for a solid, penetrating presence.¹⁰

SBR

• Strong, clean stick definition and a bright bell add up to versatility.⁵

Solar

• Strong, clean stick definition and a bright bell add up to versatility.⁹

Stratus

• This ride is articulate with a warm undertone that builds to a controlled wash and a strong clear bell. The medium light weight delivers a balanced combination of stick and a crashable undertone.⁸

XSR

• XSR Rides provide a tasty balance of stick definition and tonal wash, ensuring clean, musical sound at all volumes. The mid sized bell of this punchy ride cymbal is ideal for playing solid grooves.⁴

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Information from:
¹ sabian.com (retrieved January 11, 2025)
² sabian.com (retrieved January 11, 2025)
³ sabian.com (retrieved January 11, 2025)
⁴ sabian.com (retrieved January 11, 2025)
⁵ sabian.com (retrieved January 11, 2025)
⁶ sabian.com (retrieved January 11, 2025)
⁷ sabian.com (retrieved January 11, 2025)
⁸ sabian.com (retrieved January 13, 2025)
⁹ Sabian Cymbal and Sound Guide 2009
¹⁰ Sabian Catalog 2002
¹¹ Sabian Catalog 1987
¹² Sabian Catalog 1999
¹³ Sabian Catalog 2005-06

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