Sabian XS20 20" Rock Ride

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: (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)

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