Sabian HH 22" Power Bell Ride
Group: Rides
Type: Power Bell Ride
Size: 22 Inch
Series: HH
Weight: 3448g, 3550g, 3738g, 3834g, 3994g, 4000g
Years of production: 1991* - Present
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Review: "According to Sabian's announcement, the 22" HH Power Bell Ride was created "in response to today's need for increased versatility in ride cymbals." Designed in conjunction with Mel Gaynor of Simple Minds, the Power Bell Ride combines an unlathed 8" heavy bell with a fully lathed heavy HH ride cymbal. The idea was to achieve cutting power from the bell without sacrificing the melodic ride characteristics one would normally expect from an HH ride. The concept works. The 8" bell had plenty of cutting power; it would be heard through most loud music on its own. But with the additional sustain and projection provided by the rest of the cymbal, the sound was undeniable. Nicely enough, though, the bell sounded pretty decent even when played at lower volumes— producing a very distinct, clear "ping. When used as a traditional ride, the cymbal sounded dark and somewhat trashy, and— owing to its 22" diameter—had quite a bit of a "roar" when I laid into it. Stick articulation was clear, although not what I would call piercing. Although Mel Gaynor is quoted as saying that the Power Bell Ride serves his needs "from one extreme of the dynamic spectrum to the other," I tend to think that in Mel's case that must mean from f to fff. When I played the cymbal at lower volumes, I noticed a dominant undertone that was not apparent when the cymbal was roaring, and that might interfere with the notes of a given song. But in fairness, I can't really conceive of anyone who plays exclusively low- to mid-volume stuff considering this cymbal in the first place. You don't buy a Mack truck for short trips to the market. But if you need a ride cymbal that can compete with heavy amplification and still offer some musical qualities and tone, you should definitely consider the Power Bell Ride."
Review written by William F. Miller ("Product Close-Up", Modern Drummer, September 1991, p. 38)
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(*)"New And Notable" (Modern Drummer, May 1991, p. 113)
