SABIAN 20" Artisan Medium Ride Brilliant Finish
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Description
SABIAN 20" Artisan Medium Ride Brilliant Finish
The SABIAN 20" Artisan Medium Ride delivers articulate stick response with a warm, controlled sustain that cuts through a mix without overwhelming. Hand-crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this cymbal offers the refined character essential for balancing definition with musicality across jazz, fusion, and studio tracking sessions.
Sound Character & Tone
This ride produces a very warm, full sound with relatively short sustain, allowing clean note separation ideal for intricate cymbal work in multitrack settings. The fine stick definition ensures every articulation registers clearly on tape, making it equally responsive for tight comping and expressive melodic lines that sit well in the mix.
Craftsmanship & Construction
Each cymbal features high density hand hammering and hand chasing, creating the tonal complexity and responsiveness that yield consistent recording results session to session. This labor-intensive process produces subtle variations in timbre and response that develop character over years of studio use and capture nuance across different mic techniques.
Key Features
- 20" diameter
- B20 Bronze alloy
- Brilliant finish
- High density hand hammering
- Hand chased construction
- Very warm, full sound character
- Relatively short sustain
- Fine stick definition
- Medium weight classification
- Ride cymbal voice
The Artisan Medium Ride is a sophisticated choice for engineers and producers tracking drums who prioritize tonal warmth and controlled response in a hand-crafted cymbal that performs reliably across recording sessions.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Cymbal Size | 20" |
| Cymbal Type | Ride |
| Country of Manufacture | Canada |
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At a Glance
The SABIAN 20" Artisan Medium Ride is a hand-crafted B20 bronze ride with warm, full tone and excellent stick articulation—ideal for recording jazz, fusion, and studio sessions where clarity and controlled sustain keep your cymbal work sitting tight in the mix. The fine stick definition ensures every comping figure and melodic line records with crisp separation, while the short sustain prevents wash and allows clean note transitions in layered arrangements. This is the ride to reach for when you need a sophisticated, warm foundation that records with tonal complexity and doesn't mask the rest of your drum sound.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Fusion
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Hard Rock
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres is this ride best suited for?
The Artisan Medium Ride excels in jazz, fusion, and studio sessions. Its warm tone, controlled sustain, and fine stick definition make it ideal for intricate cymbal work and tight comping, but it is not recommended for metal or hard rock where heavier, brighter rides are typically preferred.
What makes the hand-crafted construction worth the investment?
High density hand hammering and hand chasing create tonal complexity and responsiveness that mass-produced cymbals cannot match. The labor-intensive process yields subtle variations in timbre and response that develop character over years of playing, making each cymbal unique.
How does the sustain compare to other ride cymbals?
The Artisan Medium Ride has relatively short sustain, which allows clean note separation and prevents the cymbal from washing out during intricate playing. This makes it well-suited for session work and studio recording where clarity and control are priorities.
What skill level is this ride designed for?
The Artisan Medium Ride is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional drummers who have the technique to fully exploit its articulate response and appreciate the tonal nuance of hand-crafted construction.