Sabian HHX 21" Groove Ride

Group: Rides
Type: Groove Ride
Size: 21 Inch
Series: HHX
Weight: 2331g, 2350g, 2382g, 2418g, 2467g, 2474g, 2488g, 2500g, 2616g, 2741g (2 rivets)
Median Weight: 2471g (n=10)
Years of production: 2002* - Present
Sound file: HHX 21" Groove Ride
HHX 21" Groove Ride
HHX 21" Groove Ride
HHX 21" Groove Ride
HHX 21" Groove Ride
HHX 21" Groove Ride
HHX 21" Groove Ride
HHX 21" Groove Ride
HHX 21" Groove Ride
HHX 21" Groove Ride
HHX 21" Groove Ride
HHX 21" Groove Ride
HHX 21" Groove Ride
HHX 21" Groove Ride
HHX 21" Groove Ride
Sabian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The cymbal is called the Groove Ride because it sounds so good when you play grooves on it. Every part of the cymbal has a beautiful shimmering tone that is a good mixture of warmth and dark washiness.

The surface has a brilliant finish, making it look incredibly shiny at your drum kit. The only part that doesn’t have that aesthetic is the bell which is unlathed. The unlathed bell has an earthy appearance that has become quite well-known with many HHX cymbals.

Tone-wise, the bell has an earthy sound that matches its appearance quite well.

Since the Groove Ride has excellent crashability, it can technically act as another crash cymbal. This will allow you to save a bit of cash by not buying a second crash. You could even use this as the only cymbal along with hi-hats if you want to go for a minimalist setup."

Review written by Brett Clur ("Sabian 21-inch HHX Groove Review for 2021 - Ultimate Buying Guide", thedrumninja.com, December 30, 2024) (retrieved February 8, 2025)

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Source:
(*) Sabian 2002 Catalog