What weight category is this 22" ride, and how does that affect playability?

The Artisan Light Ride is in the thin weight category at 2560 grams, which means faster response and easier manipulation across the playing surface. This lighter weight suits players who value articulation and wrist control without sacrificing projection or presence in a band context.

Can I use this as a crash-ride, or is it strictly a ride cymbal?

The Artisan Light Ride is crash-capable and balances ride definition with surprising crash-ability, making it equally at home as a primary ride or in hybrid setups where a single cymbal needs to handle both roles. The thin weight supports that versatility.

What genres and playing styles work best with this cymbal?

This cymbal is built for Rock, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and R&B and is not optimized for Traditional Classical or Acoustic Folk. Its dark-edged, aggressive character and crisp attack make it suited for intermediate, advanced, and professional players working in contemporary styles.

How does hand-hammering affect the sound and construction?

High-density hand hammering produces a sizzling, complex tone with acoustic depth across the playing surface while ensuring consistent quality. The raw bell design generates a piercing accent that cuts distinctly, and construction consistency reflects SABIAN's Two-Year Warranty backing.

How does this compare to other 22" light rides like the Zildjian K or Paiste 2002?

The Artisan Light Ride uses B20 bronze hand-hammering to achieve a dark-edged, glassy stick click and piercing bell in the light-ride category. Direct sonic comparison depends on your mix and touch, but the Artisan is positioned as a masterpiece-series option against the Zildjian K 22 Light Ride and Paiste 2002 22 Ride.

Do I pay sales tax on this order?

We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $61 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.

Sabian 22" Artisan Light Ride

The 22" Artisan Light Ride sits in your hand with immediate responsiveness and a glassy, well-defined stick click that punches through the dark, aggressive undertone underneath. This cymbal balances a piercing bell with surprising crash-ability, making it work equally well as your primary ride or in hybrid setups where you need one cymbal pulling multiple duties. The thin weight category gives you faster response and easier control without losing projection or stage presence.

Tone & Character

Built with B20 bronze and shaped through high-density hand hammering, this cymbal produces a sizzling, dark-edged tone that bubbles beneath a crisp attack. The raw bell design generates a piercing accent that cuts distinctly, and the overall sonic palette sits comfortably across Rock, Hip-Hop, R&B, and Jazz setlists without tonal limitation.

Construction & Durability

Hand-hammered construction delivers consistent quality and acoustic complexity across the entire playing surface you'll use night after night. SABIAN backs this instrument with a Two-Year Warranty Program, reflecting confidence in both materials and the craftsmanship that survives the road.

Key Features

Size: 22 inches
Material: B20 Bronze
Weight: 2560 grams (thin category)
Model/MPN: A2210
Construction: High-density hand hammering
Sound profile: Dark with glassy stick click
Raw bell design with piercing accent
Crash-capable ride cymbal
Style: Masterpiece series
Two-Year SABIAN Warranty Program included

The Artisan Light Ride delivers the cymbal every working drummer wants in their setup—complex, dark tonality with the responsiveness and live reliability demanded by serious players.

Condition	New
Cymbal Size	22"
Cymbal Type	Ride
Country of Manufacture	Canada