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> |
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| + | '''Review:''' "The Rock ride is noticeably heavier, resulting in a much higher pitch and harder sound. It's a one-dimensional, a remorseless 'ting' with not much body or aftertone to cushion it. The bell is rounder and bigger, though not particularly louder than the Medium ride bell." | ||
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| + | :Review written by The Music Radar Team ("Sabian Xs20 Splash 10" review - Both the Medium and Rock versions of the Xs20s have musical timbres, but they lack body and spread", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/sabian-xs20-splash-10-27166 Musicradar.com], November 19, 2007)<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> |
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| + | '''Review:''' "The 20″ Rock ride is thicker, heavier, and a bit higher in pitch than its 20″ Medium sibling. Like the 20″ Medium ride, this model has a cutting bell. Nevertheless, the Rock ride has an even smaller frequency range, and certain of those frequencies sound stifled. Imagine what a professional Rock ride might sound like if you stuck a few pieces of duct tape on it, and you’ve got this cymbal. Given that both 20″ XS20 rides are the same price, between the two models I unhesitatingly recommend the better-sounding 20″ Medium ride." | ||
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| + | :Review written by David Libman ("Sabian XS20 Cymbals Reviewed!", [https://drummagazine.com/sabian-xs20-cymbals-reviewed/ drummagazine.com], July 6, 2010)<br> | ||
'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | ||
Latest revision as of 01:01, 1 February 2026
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
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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."
- Review written by Will Romano ("Sabian XS20 Series Cymbals - High Sonic Performance At Low-End Prices", Modern Drummer, July 2003, p.30)
Review: "The Rock ride is noticeably heavier, resulting in a much higher pitch and harder sound. It's a one-dimensional, a remorseless 'ting' with not much body or aftertone to cushion it. The bell is rounder and bigger, though not particularly louder than the Medium ride bell."
- Review written by The Music Radar Team ("Sabian Xs20 Splash 10" review - Both the Medium and Rock versions of the Xs20s have musical timbres, but they lack body and spread", Musicradar.com, November 19, 2007)
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)
Review: "The 20″ Rock ride is thicker, heavier, and a bit higher in pitch than its 20″ Medium sibling. Like the 20″ Medium ride, this model has a cutting bell. Nevertheless, the Rock ride has an even smaller frequency range, and certain of those frequencies sound stifled. Imagine what a professional Rock ride might sound like if you stuck a few pieces of duct tape on it, and you’ve got this cymbal. Given that both 20″ XS20 rides are the same price, between the two models I unhesitatingly recommend the better-sounding 20″ Medium ride."
- Review written by David Libman ("Sabian XS20 Cymbals Reviewed!", drummagazine.com, July 6, 2010)
Artist/song where it can be heard:
