SABIAN 20" HHX Medium Ride

SABIAN 20" HHX Medium Ride

The 20" HHX Medium Ride delivers a noticeably responsive feel with its thinner profile and multi-stage hammering process, offering faster articulation than traditional medium rides despite its lighter overall weight. The enlarged bell projects volume and power without excess mass, making this cymbal agile and controlled for players who demand dark, musical tonality across multiple styles.

Design & Construction

Built from B20 bronze alloy, this ride features a sophisticated two-stage hammering approach: sparse initial hammering followed by lathing, then denser HHX-style hammering applied on top. This multi-stage process creates a thinner, darker, and faster-responding cymbal than previous iterations, with an enlarged bell section that enhances projection and sustain.

Tone & Character

The HHX Medium Ride produces rich, dark stick definition paired with controlled warm spread—ideal for players seeking defined articulation without wash. The lighter weight compared to typical medium rides makes it responsive to lighter touch, while the larger bell ensures adequate cut and volume in band or ensemble settings.

Key Features

• Size: 20"
• Material: B20 bronze alloy
• Weight: 2100 grams
• Multi-stage hammering process: sparse hammering, lathing, then dense HHX hammering
• Slimmer profile for faster response
• Enlarged bell for increased volume and power
• Thinner construction than HHX Stage ride predecessor
• Lighter weight than most comparable medium rides
• Rich, dark sticking characteristics
• Controlled warm spread with defined articulation
• Versatile across multiple musical styles

The 20" HHX Medium Ride combines sophisticated hammering technique with practical lighter weight to deliver a modern ride cymbal that balances dark tonality, responsiveness, and musicality.