SABIAN 22" Med Ride AAX Brilliant Finish
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- SKU
- 22212XCB
Description
SABIAN 22" Med Ride AAX Brilliant Finish
The 22" Med Ride AAX Brilliant captures immediate stick articulation and note clarity in the mix, with a smaller raw bell that cuts through without muddying surrounding tracks. This cymbal's slightly thinner weight delivers faster response and quicker decay, allowing cleaner layering in dense arrangements while maintaining the durability expected from B20 bronze construction. The highly polished brilliant finish produces a glassy, luminous shimmer that records with excellent presence and definition during tracking and overdubs.
Design & Construction
Built from B20 bronze—a copper, tin, and silver alloy proven across decades of professional studio and live use—this cymbal is shaped with a larger-rounder hammer peen that yields complex, controlled tones suited to precise session work. The smaller, raw bell delivers excellent stick definition and increased crash-ability, making this ride equally effective for articulate ride patterns or swelling crash hits when overdubbing multiple percussion passes.
Tone & Character
The brilliant finish amplifies the natural brightness of the B20 alloy, delivering a crisp, glassy shimmer with fast decay that sits naturally in dense mixes. The slightly thinner weight reduces sustain and promotes faster articulation, ideal for recording sessions requiring note clarity, quick stick response, and tight transient definition across takes.
Key Features
- 22" diameter medium ride cymbal
- B20 bronze construction (copper, tin, and silver alloy)
- Brilliant finish—highly polished for glassy shimmer
- Smaller, raw bell for excellent stick sound and control
- Increased crash-ability despite ride classification
- Slightly thinner than normal weight
- Larger-rounder hammer peen
- Model 22212XCB
This AAX Brilliant ride combines the articulation and control of B20 bronze with a profile engineered for studio tracking and production work where definition and mix separation are priorities.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Cymbal Size | 22" |
| Cymbal Type | Ride |
| Country of Manufacture | Canada |
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At a Glance
The SABIAN 22" Med Ride AAX Brilliant delivers crisp, articulate stick sounds and fast decay that sit naturally in dense mixes without muddiness, making it an excellent choice for recording jazz, funk, and contemporary sessions. The polished brilliant finish brings out the glassy shimmer of B20 bronze, and the thinner weight ensures quick response during layered drum parts or overdubs. This ride works well for producers tracking drums that need clarity and definition without overwhelming other instruments.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Funk
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Thrash Metal
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this ride different from a crash cymbal?
This is a ride cymbal, meaning it's designed primarily for maintaining steady rhythmic patterns with fast articulation and stick definition. The smaller raw bell and thinner weight let you crash it when needed for accents, but the profile prioritizes the controlled, crisp tones of a ride over the wash and sustain of a crash.
Is this cymbal good for metal or heavy music?
No—this ride is optimized for jazz, funk, studio sessions, and live performance in styles where clarity and fast decay are valued. Metal and thrash metal require heavier, darker cymbals with more sustain and projection in that genre's register.
How does the brilliant finish affect the sound?
The highly polished brilliant finish amplifies the natural brightness of the B20 alloy, producing a glassy, luminous shimmer that projects well in both studio and live settings. It also accelerates the visual clarity under stage or studio lights.
What is B20 bronze and why does it matter?
B20 bronze is a copper, tin, and silver alloy that has been the industry standard for professional cymbals for decades. It offers proven durability, warm yet articulate tones, and consistent response across a wide range of playing dynamics.
Will this ride work well in a smaller kit or tight space?
Yes—the 22" size and slightly thinner weight make this ride responsive without excessive sustain, so it won't dominate a smaller setup. The fast decay also keeps it from building up in tight recording spaces or smaller venues.
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