Sabian 21" HHX 3-Point Ride Brilliant Finish
- Designed with jazz giant Jack DeJohnette
- Delivers dark, smokey tone across 3 distinct playing surfaces
- Creative designs for creative players
- Protected by SABIAN Two-Year Warranty
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- SKU
- 12118XBJD
Description
Sabian 21" HHX 3-Point Ride Brilliant Finish
The HHX 3-Point Ride delivers a dark, smokey tone with remarkable projection—a design born from collaboration with jazz legend Jack DeJohnette. This 21-inch ride features three distinct playing surfaces, each offering different sonic character, allowing you to capture multiple voices from a single cymbal in the studio. The brilliant finish catches light while the hand-hammered construction produces that simmering heat and musical dirt that cuts through a mix without sacrificing darkness.
Recording & Mix Character
Built on SABIAN's innovative "Tone Projection" design, this ride delivers dark, smokey character with an agitated bite that sits effectively in studio recordings and live tracking. The three distinct playing zones let you dial in varying tonal nuances during session work—from centered bell voices to edge articulation—making it versatile across jazz, fusion, and contemporary production styles.
Construction & Sonic Properties
Hand-hammered construction with lathed inner and outer rings combined with a raw, unlathed center ring creates the complex sustain and response required for recording. The brilliant finish provides visual appeal while the weighted profile (median 2492g) ensures focused projection and consistency through extended tracking sessions.
Key Features
- 21-inch diameter
- HHX series with Tone Projection design
- 3-Point Ride with three distinct playing surfaces
- Brilliant finish (Catalog ID: 12118XBJD)
- Hand-hammered construction
- Lathed inner and outer rings with raw, unlathed center
- Weight range 1916g–2520g (median 2492g)
- Dark, smokey tone with musical projection
- Designed in collaboration with Jack DeJohnette
- SABIAN Two-Year Warranty included
The HHX 3-Point Ride combines sophisticated hand-hammered craftsmanship with purposeful design to deliver the darkness and studio clarity required for professional recording and production.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Cymbal Size | 21" |
| Cymbal Type | Ride |
| Country of Manufacture | Canada |
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At a Glance
The Sabian 21" HHX 3-Point Ride is a sophisticated hand-hammered cymbal engineered to sit perfectly in jazz and fusion recordings, offering dark, smokey character with enough projection to punch through a dense mix without harshness. Its three playing zones give recording drummers and producers the flexibility to capture different sonic voices in a single take, and the lathed inner and outer rings combined with a raw center create the musical complexity and sustain that translates beautifully to tape and digital sessions. Hand-hammered construction and Jack DeJohnette's input make this a studio-ready choice for producers tracking live drums or session work.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Fusion
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Punk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the three playing surfaces on this 3-Point Ride?
The three zones are the bell (center), the main ride area, and the edge, each offering different sonic character and articulation to give you multiple voices from one cymbal.
Is this ride suitable for metal or punk drumming?
No—the HHX 3-Point Ride is voiced for jazz, fusion, and contemporary styles that benefit from its dark, smokey character and musical complexity; it's not designed for metal or punk applications.
What does the brilliant finish mean, and how does it affect the sound?
Brilliant finish is a polished, light-catching coating that provides visual appeal while the hand-hammered construction and latched inner and outer rings (with a raw, unlathed center) produce the dark, smokey tone and simmering heat you hear.
How heavy is this cymbal, and will it project in a live setting?
The HHX 3-Point Ride weighs around 2492g (with a range of 1916–2520g), giving it a focused, weighted profile that ensures strong projection and durability in both live and studio environments without losing its darkness.
What skill level do I need to play this cymbal?
This ride is engineered for intermediate, advanced, and professional drummers who can voice and articulate across multiple playing surfaces and benefit from its tonal sophistication.
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