Sabian AAX Raw Bell Dry Ride Cymbal
This versatile ride cymbal runs the tonal gamut from brooding to brassy and hits everything in between.
Overall User Ratings (based on 9 ratings)
Submitted March 18, 2011 by a customer from yahoo.com
"The Killer ride...they ain't lying!"
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Who knows? My musical taste doesn't change that fast but I'm sure I will probably add another ride to my collection at some point, just to try something different. Maybe an HH RBDR or even a Zildjian Custom Hybrid.
Sound
I really like this cymbal.....I replaced a Paragon ride with this one and I am very pleased. Very tonal, very musical, not clangy like the Paragon. Very good, dry stick definition, cuts very well. Good deal of wash, I for one use moongel on it to tone that down a bit.
Features
Nope.
Ease of Use
Your just ride the ride!
Quality
I have never had complaints about Sabian, I've owned everything from B8 Pros to HHX....never a problem.
Value
This one is right on line with any other AAX top-of-the-line cymbal...plus a little haggling doesn't hurt.
Manufacturer Support
I have contacted Sabian on a couple of unrelated situations and service was fast and courteous.
The Wow Factor
I'm a huge AAX fan, and I laid my eyes on this baby a while back....I knew I would have to buy it new since you don't see a lot of used ones. My local GC had it on display and I loved it right there and then.
Musical Background:
Long time hobbyist
Musical Style:
Classic rock-grunge
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Submitted August 27, 2011 by a customer from yahoo.com
"This Is The Best Sounding Ride Cymbal In My Opinion"
For ever - no need to get another ride
Sound
Love this cymbal. I've played many rides over the last 30 years (Zildjian, K, Paiste) and I like this one the best. I play lots of big band swing, jazz, and rock and this cymbal sounds amazing. It has just the right amount of overtone and sustain. You can bang away on it and it sounds perfect. The bell is pretty good. If you want a great all-around ride cymbal, this is it.
Features
Nice ring and nice bell
Ease of Use
Easy to play, It sounds good whether you play lightly or hard.
Quality
It looks pretty well made..
Value
I grabbed one used without a scratch on it for $150. Great Deal at Guitar Center
Manufacturer Support
I gave them ten eventhough I haven't dealt with them. What the heck? They made a great cymbal.
The Wow Factor
I'm in love with this cymbal. I kiss it all the time- just kidding
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
Jazz, Rock
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Submitted February 16, 2018 by Darren T in Arlington, VA
"Great ride!"
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I love this ride cymbal. It’s taken me some time to find the sound I want and this is perfect.
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Submitted December 1, 2009 by a customer from verizon.net
"The best!"
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If your looking for the last ride you will ever buy this is it, it can handle any musical situation with ease, plenty of volume when needed and plenty of finese also, Just the best ride I have seen in a long long time
Sound
The is the most Versatile Ride I have ever had the pleasure of playing! Works as good for blues and jazz as it does for the heaviest rock and metal! The Bell is something to behold, Fantastic!
Features
Ya, the bell is awesome and looks as good as it sounds
Ease of Use
its a ride cymbal
Quality
This is a very well made cymbal
Value
Best value anywhere for a Ride os this quality, under $300 you have to be kidding? Its a fantastic value! Finally something worth what they ask!
Manufacturer Support
not dealt with
The Wow Factor
Yup you want it!
Musical Background:
active muscian
Musical Style:
Classi Rock
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Submitted October 5, 2009
"The Best Ride on the Market bar none!"
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I expect to use this Cymbal for many many years, It does everything I want it to do and more!
Sound
Its sounds fantastic, played aggresive or soft, this Ride can Swing and be Jazzy or get down right agressive for any Rock aplication including Metal! Its a very fair price point for a Cymbal of this Quality, Buy it ! For the money you will never use another ride again, its that Good! Has and does it all!
Features
The bell is perfect, well suited for every style, I use it for Classic Rock and 80s Rock, works perfect and cuts right though the Guitars with ease
Ease of Use
Its a ride Cymbal!
Quality
Very Beutifull Cymbal to look at and the Raw Bell is Cool!
Value
As I said, this ride does it all simple as that, Great Value!
Manufacturer Support
Never dealt with that
The Wow Factor
Ya you will want it!
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