Sabian Signature 21" Larrie Londin Ride
Group: Rides
Type: Larrie Londin Ride
Size: 21 Inch
Series: Signature
Alloy: B20
Weight: 3059g
Years of production: 1993 - December 31, 1993
Sound file: Larrie Londin Signature Ride 21"
Sabian's description: In memory of a drumming great and dear friend, the Larrie Londin Limited Edition Ride is a very special SABIAN Signature Series cymbal. Created by Larrie and SABIAN just prior to his passing, it reflects the versatility that was key to Larrie's success.
Produced from the finest cast bronze, this 21" Medium/Heavy model offers the advantages of extended dynamic range, focused msucial response, and clean, controlled sound. Available at the finest music stores today, the Larrie Londin Ride is a serialized limited edition with all production halting December 31, 1993.
Review: "It measures 21" in diameter, has a Brilliant finish, and falls between the Stage and Metal sub-series in weight. I found the sound to be in the mid-to-high pitch range, with clear, clean stick definition and moderate spread (or moderate dryness, depending on your emphasis). There is absolutely no "washiness," and the cymbal is much too thick to be crashed. The bell is relatively small (in proportion to the overall diameter of the cymbal) in order to help prevent the build-up of overtones or unwanted sustain. But the bell is still very playable and its sound is clear and strong. The 21" size of the cymbal provides plenty of volume and projection. We were sent three cymbals for testing, and, with the exception of very slight pitch differences, their performance characteristics were absolutely identical—which speaks well for Sabian's production consistency.
Since Larrie was such a versatile player, his cymbal was designed to be equally versatile, in order to serve his needs in a wide variety of playing applications. Its size and weight don't lend themselves to low-volume applications, but other than that this would be an excellent choice where a very clean, controlled ride sound (that still had both power and a nice, melodic quality) was desired. Studio engineers and stage sound technicians will very likely adore it.
The Larrie Londin Limited Edition ride is to be produced in a limited quantity, in order to maximize each cymbal's value as a collector's item as well as a musical instrument. Each cymbal is printed with a likeness of Larrie's signature (along with a palm tree, in remembrance of his trademark Hawaiian shirts). The underside of each cymbal's bell is also marked with that cymbal's number in the series and the validating signature of Nort Hargrove (Sabian's assistant vice president for manufacturing). A certificate of authenticity accompanies each cymbal, attesting to its limited-edition status and stating that the profits from its sale will go to a charitable fund administered by the Londin family. A heavy canvas bag with the special Larrie Londin signature-and-palm-tree logo is also provided."
Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Product Close-Up - Sabian Larrie Londin Limited Edition Ride Cymbal", Modern Drummer, February 1994, p.40)
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