Sabian XSR 22" Monarch

Sabian XSR 22" Monarch Cymbal

The XSR 22" Monarch delivers the feel of a vintage garage-sale find—responsive under the stick with a direct, focused character that cuts through a mix without excessive wash. This medium-thin ride cymbal combines classic aesthetics with practical versatility, making it an excellent value addition to any setup that demands both crashability and definition.

Tone & Response

Built from B20 bronze using proven technology from Sabian's higher-end lines, the Monarch produces a dry sound with short sustain and clear stick definition—ideal for players who need a ride that articulates cleanly without lingering overtones. The lathed bottom and unlathed top profile contributes to its focused, workable character across dynamic playing.

Construction & Design

The medium-thin profile and multi-hammering technique create a cymbal with excellent crashability and vintage appearance, while the 2212-gram weight ensures responsiveness without sacrificing projection. This is a cymbal engineered to perform, not simply to look the part.

Key Features

• Size: 22 inches
• Weight: 2212 grams
• Material: B20 bronze
• Profile: Lathed bottom, unlathed top
• Profile thickness: Medium-Thin
• Manufacturing: Multi-Hammering technique
• Sound character: Dry, short sustain, clear stick definition ride
• Model number: XSR2280M
• Warranty: Two-year coverage against defects in materials and workmanship

The XSR 22" Monarch represents genuine value—a B20 bronze cymbal with vintage character and modern playability, backed by Sabian's two-year warranty.