Sabian Signature Ed Shaughnessy 21" Ride

Group: Rides
Type: Ed Shaughnessy Ride
Size: 21 Inch
Series: Signature
Alloy: B20
Weight: 3072g, 3155g
Years of production: 1994 - ?
Sound file: Signature Ed Shaughnessy 21" Ride
Signature Ed Shaughnessy 21" Ride
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Review: "Knowing that former Tonight Show drummer Ed Shaughnessy used to be a fan of Zildjian's Rock 21 ride cymbal, I assumed that his new Signature Sabian model—which has a 21" diameter, is of the AA type, and has a larger-than-usual bell—was simply a clone of Shaughnessy's previous ride choice. But the Sabian/Shaughnessy cymbal turns out to be significantly different.
The Sabian model is somewhat heavier than the Rock 21, making it drier and pingier. Since Shaughnessy's specialty is big band, it's easy to understand why such an instrument would appeal to him, as the definition is crystal clear with no overtone buildup, and the 21" size gives it a little extra volume and carrying power.
I haven't played a whole lot of big band gigs in my career, but I've done my share of rock playing, and this would be an excellent cymbal in that setting. It's not so heavy as to sound anvil-like, but heavy and bright enough to cut through loud volumes, with enough overtones to fill out the sound behind ballads."
Review written by Rick Mattingly ("Product Close-Up - New Sabian Cymbals", Modern Drummer, January 1995, p. 31)
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