Winter NAMM 2012 News
The Sabian AA Rock Ride 22" is a ride cymbal that's to be used with your full drum kit. The name gives away a good amount here, as this cymbal is definitely best suited for rock drummers since it's got a good amount of crash happening. I'm not primarily a drummer, but recently did a recording session where the drummer was using this cymbal and...
For some reason I had the idea that Sabian cymbals were not up to par with their Zildjian counterparts, however hearing this cymbal made me change my mind. I later learned that the Manhattan series is a great line of cymbals, and are kind of in a league of their own given their particular sound. Sure there are other brands who sound similar but ...
As a jazz ride, the Sabian Hand Hammered Manhattan Jazz does its job. I first encountered this fine cymbal while talking to the drummer for the Navy Jazz Band. He couldn't say enough about the Manhattan Jazz line, so I was sure to try them out whenever I could. The crashes are excellent, but the rides are the highlight. I have only ever play...
This Hand Hammered Vintage Ride is another great cymbal from the Sabian lines. In general, I often only use the HHX line because I find them slightly more versatile for my kind of music. However, this Vintage Ride is certainly an exception. We used to have some at the music store I worked at, so I played them a bit. It wasn't until got to ...
This is the most versatile ride I have ever used. Obviously, personal preference plays a big part of any cymbal purchase. However, time and time again, I am impressed by the sounds this cymbal produces and it receives many compliments from fellow drummers. 2 of my old teachers ended up buying this cymbal after I brought mine in and let them r...
I was first introduced to the Sabian AA raw ride when I was looking through lots of Zildjian k and Sabian hh jazz rides. I always thought that the best jazz sounds come from these higher end lines. I was amazed at how stunning the sound of the raw ride was and was instantly hooked. What is interesting is that I have only ever seen a few of th...
I’ve been using the Sabian AA Heavy Ride cymbal for about a year or so for recording and while I myself am not a drummer, I have worked extensively with this cymbal for recording in my home studio. The tone color of the Sabian AA Heavy Ride is pretty awesome and is perfect for rock and roll as well as a variety of other genres. The sound of th...
I've been on a search for the perfect ride, and I think I found it. Problem is- I can't afford it, more on that later. Sabian's Paragon cymbals are made in Canada, just the man behind these cymbals; Neart Peart of Rush. But you don't even have to be a Rush fan to appreciate this line of cymbals. First of all, I love the size of this...
I use this ride for about 2 years. Who already have a XS20 Medium Ride of 2O "I wanted to expand my kit with a second ride, which has more personality and power, and I could crash on continuous passages edgy pieces. I tried quite a few other wrinkles in Sabian, Zildjian Paiste and even to Bag 'to Marseille and finally to have a bi...
For how long have you been using it? I use it for 1 month Did you try many other models before getting this one? I have others: Sabian HH Rock Ride Zildjian A Earth Ride. Tested: Sabian HH Leopard. What thing do you like most/least about it? A "ping" well defined, little ...
