What is the weight and how does it compare to standard medium rides?

The HHX Medium Ride weighs 2100 grams and is noticeably lighter than most comparable medium rides, making it more responsive to lighter touch while still projecting adequate volume in band and ensemble settings. The slimmer profile enhances its agility without sacrificing cut or power from the enlarged bell.

What styles and genres is this ride best suited for?

This ride excels in jazz, rock, studio sessions, and live performance contexts. It is not recommended for heavy metal or thrash metal, where darker tonality and controlled spread may lack the aggressive character those genres demand.

How does the multi-stage hammering affect the sound and feel?

The two-stage process—sparse initial hammering followed by lathing, then denser HHX-style hammering—creates a thinner, darker, and faster-responding cymbal with rich stick definition and controlled warm spread. This delivers defined articulation without excess wash, making it ideal for players seeking musicality and clarity.

What material is this cymbal made from?

The HHX Medium Ride is cast from B20 bronze alloy, the same premium material used in high-end cymbals, providing tonal depth and durability across studio and live use.

SABIAN 20" HHX Medium Ride

The 20" HHX Medium Ride captures articulate stick definition with responsive attack, thanks to its thinner profile and multi-stage hammering process. It articulates faster than traditional medium rides while maintaining the dark, musical character that works across multiple recording contexts. The enlarged bell projects clarity without unnecessary mass, letting you layer this cymbal into dense mixes without masking other elements.

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—essential when tracking live takes or layering cymbal passes in the mix.

Tone & Character

The HHX Medium Ride produces rich, dark stick definition paired with controlled warm spread—ideal for recording sessions where you need clear articulation without excessive wash clouding your rhythmic pocket. The lighter weight compared to typical medium rides responds to nuanced dynamics, capturing touch and feel in close-miked applications. The larger bell ensures the ride cuts through dense arrangements and remains tonally present on playback.

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 across tracking and mixing sessions.

Condition	New
Cymbal Size	20"
Cymbal Type	Ride
Country of Manufacture	Canada