Signature Ed Thigpen 22" Crystal Ride
Group: Rides
Type: Crystal Ride
Size: 22 Inch
Series: Signature
Alloy: B20
Weight: 2515g, 2698g, 2758g, 2836g, 2842g, 2849g
Years of production: 1993* - ?
Sound file: Signature Ed Thigpen 22" Crystal Ride
Signature Ed Thigpen 22" Crystal Ride
Signature Ed Thigpen 22" Crystal Ride
Signature Ed Thigpen 22" Crystal Ride
Signature Ed Thigpen 22" Crystal Ride
Signature Ed Thigpen 22" Crystal Ride
Signature Ed Thigpen 22" Crystal Ride
Sabian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The primary characteristic of the Crystal Ride (which is available in 18" and 22" sizes) is that it is a flat cymbal, meaning that it has no raised bell. Flat rides are known for producing a dry stick attack with shimmering overtones that never build up so as to wash out the definition. In general, flat rides are good for situations in which you want to be able to really lay into your ride cymbal without drowning anyone else out. Their very contained sound is well suited for miking, whether live or in the studio. (Danny Gottlieb and Paul Wertico have both used flat rides extensively with the Pat Metheny Group.)
The Thigpen Crystal Ride shares those basic characteristics, but has a personality of its own. There is a strong separation between the fundamental "undertone" and the high-pitched overtones, resulting in a basic midrange pitch (that will blend in with a band's sound) as well as almost "white-noise"-like overtones that shimmer over the music like frost. At the same time, the cymbal produces an extremely dry "click" sound from a drumstick, providing crisp definition.
I liked the 22" Brilliant better than the 18" Brilliant, as its sound was more balanced overall. But the Brilliant finish does tend to mute overtones a bit, and on this cymbal it caused the undertone to be a bit more prominent, giving the cymbal a slight "gonginess." But it was a minor problem, and one that wasn't evident at all when played in a band context."
Rick Mattingly ("Product Close-Up - Sabian Ed Thigpen Crystal Ride", Modern Drummer, Aug. 1993, p. 44)
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(*)Sabian ad (Modern Drummer, February 1993, p.83)
