Sabian 22" HH Power Bell Ride
- Mega-size 8" raw bell delivers big power loaded with dark tone
- Ideal for funk, jazz, rock – on studio or stage
- Unmistakable warmth that only traditional hand-hammered cymbals can deliver
- HH Remastered cymbals deliver more hammering, more complexity, and more tone
- Protected by SABIAN Two-Year Warranty
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- SKU
- 12258
Description
Sabian 22" HH Power Bell Ride
The Sabian 22" HH Power Bell Ride delivers focused, cutting presence that cuts through dense arrangements and sits confidently in recorded mixes. Hand-hammered construction combined with a raw, heavy bell produces articulate stick definition and strong projection—essential for capturing clarity in multi-tracked sessions and live recording scenarios. This cymbal's weight and response reward controlled, purposeful playing across rock, fusion, and heavy music contexts, translating well across both mic'd and blended drum recordings.
Recording Character & Mix Presence
The fully lathed heavy bow generates bright, cutting tones with excellent stick articulation and a powerful wash that records with definition and presence. The 8" unlathed heavy bell adds dark, woody character and a strong fundamental pitch that cuts through dense mixes, making this ride equally effective as a primary ride or secondary crash-ride in studio and live recording applications.
Hand-Hammered Build & Tonal Consistency
Hand hammered throughout, each cymbal exhibits the tonal variation and responsiveness characteristic of Sabian's HH series. The substantial weight range and heavy specifications ensure durability under aggressive playing while maintaining the acoustic subtlety that hand-hammering provides, delivering consistent performance across tracking sessions.
Key Features
- 22 inches in diameter
- Type: Power Bell Ride
- Series: HH (Hand Hammered)
- Weight range: 3402–4278 grams (median 3754g)
- 8" unlathed (raw) heavy bell
- Fully lathed heavy HH ride cymbal bow
- Hand hammered construction
- In production since 1991 to present
The 22" HH Power Bell Ride combines the harmonic complexity of hand-hammering with the cutting power and bell definition that studio and recording drummers depend on.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Cymbal Size | 22" |
| Cymbal Type | Ride |
| Country of Manufacture | Canada |
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At a Glance
The Sabian 22" HH Power Bell Ride is a hand-hammered ride cymbal engineered to cut through busy arrangements and sit clearly in dense mixes without eating up frequency space with unnecessary brightness. Its dual character—articulate stick response on the bright, lathed bow paired with a dark, woody unlathed bell—gives producers and engineers a single ride that works as both a primary voice and secondary crash-ride in rock, fusion, and heavy music sessions. Hand-hammering throughout ensures each cymbal has harmonic subtlety and responsiveness that translates well to multi-track recording.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Fusion
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Live Performance
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Worship
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this ride suitable for live performance?
Yes. The heavy weight (median 3754g) and commanding projection make it ideal for live contexts where you need cutting presence without sacrificing tonal complexity. The articulate stick definition and powerful wash work well in dense mixes on stage.
What genres is this ride designed for?
It excels in rock, fusion, and hard rock, where cutting power and articulate stick definition are priorities. It is not recommended for jazz, folk, or worship applications.
Can this cymbal function as both a ride and crash-ride?
Yes. The unlathed heavy bell and fully lathed bright bow give it dual functionality—it works equally well as a primary ride or secondary crash-ride depending on your playing context and needs.
What makes the hand-hammered construction significant?
Hand-hammering produces tonal variation and responsiveness that machine-made cymbals cannot replicate. Each cymbal exhibits unique harmonic character while the construction method ensures durability under aggressive playing and the acoustic subtlety that working drummers rely on.
How does the bell contribute to the overall sound?
The 8" unlathed heavy bell adds a dark, woody character and strong fundamental pitch that cuts through dense mixes independently from the bright, cutting tones of the bow—this separation gives you clear stick articulation and powerful wash simultaneously.