SABIAN 22" Artisan Light Ride Brilliant Finish

SABIAN 22" Artisan Light Ride Brilliant Finish

The 22" Artisan Light Ride delivers a distinctive combination of glassy, well-defined stick click layered over an aggressive, dark-edged tone that sits rich beneath the surface. Its raw bell design produces a piercing cut that carries through any mix, while the lightweight construction responds immediately to dynamic playing. This is a ride cymbal engineered to crash convincingly without sacrificing its primary voice—a rare achievement in cymbal design.

Tone & Character

Built on B20 bronze with high-density hand hammering, this cymbal generates dark, sizzling undertones that work across rock, hip-hop, R&B, and jazz contexts. The piercing bell and aggressive midrange make it cut through dense arrangements while maintaining definition at lower volumes.

Construction & Design

The raw bell design and hand-hammered surface give this cymbal its responsive character and distinctive visual appeal. At 2560 grams, the light weight classification keeps articulation quick and bright without sacrificing the dark tonality SABIAN engineered into this model.

Key Features

• 22-inch diameter
• B20 bronze alloy
• Light weight classification (2560 grams)
• Brilliant finish
• Dark sound profile
• High-density hand hammering
• Raw bell design
• Masterpiece series construction
• Piercing bell with crash-capable response
• Suitable for rock, hip-hop, R&B, and jazz

The Artisan Light Ride balances aggressive dark tone with articulate stick definition, making it a serious choice for drummers who need a ride that commands attention without losing nuance.