Difference between revisions of "Sabian HH 20" Rock Ride"
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'''Review''': (This review is for both the 20" and 22" HH Rock Rides) "Testing the cymbals both "in the lab" and on the gig revealed that the rides give a stick sound that is quite loud and penetrating initially, but that dies out very quickly. There is little to no spread, and very few overtones. I would compare the sound to a "ping ride" or "flat ride" in terms of its quickness. However the sound is much louder and one-dimensional as opposed to the delicacy that those other cymbals have. This is, after all, a rock cymbal, so what is required is a strong, clear sound, able to stand out amid lots of other sounds around it. The HH Rock Rides are certainly capable of doing that. | '''Review''': (This review is for both the 20" and 22" HH Rock Rides) "Testing the cymbals both "in the lab" and on the gig revealed that the rides give a stick sound that is quite loud and penetrating initially, but that dies out very quickly. There is little to no spread, and very few overtones. I would compare the sound to a "ping ride" or "flat ride" in terms of its quickness. However the sound is much louder and one-dimensional as opposed to the delicacy that those other cymbals have. This is, after all, a rock cymbal, so what is required is a strong, clear sound, able to stand out amid lots of other sounds around it. The HH Rock Rides are certainly capable of doing that. | ||
| − | + | I must point out that I tend to see a limit in potential volume from the rides. That is to say in an <i>unmiked</i> situation, they will serve well up to a moderate rock club band volume. Past that, an even louder ride cymbal, such as a 21" or 22" Rock cymbal might be a better choice. But when you consider that the drummer might be miked up in situations that <i>are</i> louder, the HH Rock might be ideal. the lack of overtones and spread - the "dryness" - will definitely appeal to sound engineers, who can live with a loud initial attack, but hate lingering overtones and spread. This means that these cymbals will serve excellently in studio situations where loud, powerful cymbals are required, but musicality and control are equally essential."<br> | |
Review written by Modern Drummer, pp. 108-109, "Product Closeup", July 1988<br> | Review written by Modern Drummer, pp. 108-109, "Product Closeup", July 1988<br> | ||
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Revision as of 04:11, 23 December 2023
Group: Rides
Type: Rock Ride
Size: 20 Inch
Series: HH
Weight: ?g
Years of production: 1988* - ?
Sound file: unknown
Sabian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: (This review is for both the 20" and 22" HH Rock Rides) "Testing the cymbals both "in the lab" and on the gig revealed that the rides give a stick sound that is quite loud and penetrating initially, but that dies out very quickly. There is little to no spread, and very few overtones. I would compare the sound to a "ping ride" or "flat ride" in terms of its quickness. However the sound is much louder and one-dimensional as opposed to the delicacy that those other cymbals have. This is, after all, a rock cymbal, so what is required is a strong, clear sound, able to stand out amid lots of other sounds around it. The HH Rock Rides are certainly capable of doing that.
I must point out that I tend to see a limit in potential volume from the rides. That is to say in an unmiked situation, they will serve well up to a moderate rock club band volume. Past that, an even louder ride cymbal, such as a 21" or 22" Rock cymbal might be a better choice. But when you consider that the drummer might be miked up in situations that are louder, the HH Rock might be ideal. the lack of overtones and spread - the "dryness" - will definitely appeal to sound engineers, who can live with a loud initial attack, but hate lingering overtones and spread. This means that these cymbals will serve excellently in studio situations where loud, powerful cymbals are required, but musicality and control are equally essential."
Review written by Modern Drummer, pp. 108-109, "Product Closeup", July 1988
Artist/song where it can be heard:
Source:
(*) "New And Notable", Modern Drummer, May 1988, p.118
