Sabian Signature 14" V-FX Mini Ride

Group: Rides
Type: V-FX Mini Ride
Size: 14 Inch
Series: Signature
Alloy: ?
Weight: 1334g, 1354g
Median Weight: 1344g (n=2)
Years of production: 1999 - 2001
Sound file: unknown
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Review: "The Mini-Ride has a low profile, with no hammering on the outer 1" of the edge. The bell area is smooth and entirely flat. Where the cymbal was hammered, an inter-esting type of hammer was used. Instead of the usual round hammer dents, these look more like scuff marks. Their shape seems to contain or focus the sound. Stick response is excellent, owing to the cymbal's weight. The stick sound inside the hammered section is uniform, with lots of definition. The voice is dry, high, and bell-like. There is some build-up during sustained riding, but it stays under control. Playing out at the edge starts to build an underlying, almost gong-like shimmer, with no sacrifice of definition. The bell section sounds like a metal plate—almost pingy. This adds to the cymbal's versatility by giving you more voices within the ride. In fact, in addition to its "intended" purpose, the Mini-Ride could also be very distinctive as an "alternative" ride within a more traditional setup."

Review written by Chap Ostrander ("Sabian V-FX And Richie "Gajate" Garcia Specialty Cymbals", Modern Drummer, December 1999, p. 47)

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