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Description
Discover the Sabian 20" HH Medium Ride, a cymbal crafted for drummers who crave a blend of tradition and innovation. Perfectly balancing smooth warmth with harmonic complexity, this ride cymbal is your ticket to a rich, musical sound that stands out in any ensemble. Its full-bodied stick response and highly defined bell are the result of meticulous hand-hammering, giving it a vintage dark tone that doesn’t shy away from cutting through the mix.
Whether you're playing in a small jazz club or a booming rock venue, the Sabian 20" HH Medium Ride ensures your presence is felt. This cymbal's versatility is rooted in its B20 bronze alloy, which offers a unique blend of durability and tonal character. Join the lineage of drummers who rely on Sabian to add shimmer and sizzle to their sound. With the Sabian 20" HH Medium Ride, you’re not just playing a cymbal; you’re making a statement.
Key Features:
- Smooth, warm sound with full-bodied stick response
- Highly defined bell for a distinctively musical presence
- Hand-hammered for a vintage dark tone
- Constructed with B20 bronze alloy for subtle harmonic complexity
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Sabian 20" HH Medium Ride Cymbal (12012-1120412X)
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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Sabian 20" HH Medium Ride.
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The HH Medium Heavy Ride is likened to a "Spartan shield" for its weight and rigidity, contrasting with the lighter HHX Stage Ride, which sounded "cheap and tinny" to some users.
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The HHX Complex Ride is favored over the Evolution for its mix compatibility, while the Evolution offers more high-end sizzle and cut.
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Features and functionality
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The Sabian 20" HH Medium Heavy Ride from the mid-to-late '80s is heavier than typical Medium Rides, providing more mass and a distinctive sound profile.
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Build quality
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Older models of the Sabian HH series are noted for their logo evolution, with the early ones featuring minimal ink and the letters HH before transitioning to "Hand Hammered."
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Use cases and applications
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The substantial weight and volume of the Sabian 20" HH Medium Heavy Ride make it less ideal for jamming but potentially beneficial for recording sessions due to its robust sound.
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The HH Sessions ride mimics the Paiste Dark Energy ride, ideal for jazz and musical settings with dynamic range and strong stick definition.
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The HHX Manhattan 22" ride is recommended for jazz due to its dynamic nature and crash sound, despite having a less pronounced bell.
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User experience
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The HHX Complex Ride is praised for its balance across genres, offering versatility from smooth jazz to black metal with excellent bell and crashability.
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Owners of the HHX Evolution Ride warn of its dominant dark wash, which can overshadow stick definition, making it more suitable as a secondary ride.
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Monster Bell
This cymbal is extremely versatile but my favourite part is the bell. The bell on this cymbal is an absolute monster! Super loud but with the control needed for tighter playing in a funk or jazz situation
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