What weight class is this ride, and who should play it?

The Artisan is a Medium-weight ride (2941 grams) suited for intermediate, advanced, and professional drummers. Its responsive articulation makes it playable without sacrificing durability, and it's particularly strong in rock, jazz, hip-hop, and R&B settings.

Can this ride also function as a crash?

Yes. The raw bell design and high-density hand hammering give this cymbal superb crash-ability, so it can pull double duty as both a defined ride and a powerful crash in live and studio contexts.

What alloy is used, and how does it affect the tone?

The Artisan uses Sabian B20 alloy (80% bronze, 20% copper with traces of silver) and features the Masterpiece finish from fire-refined bronze. This combination produces dark, complex tones with a glassy stick click and aggressive sizzle while maintaining crisp articulation.

How durable is this cymbal, and what warranty comes with it?

High-density hand hammering and meticulous construction ensure consistent long-term performance. SABIAN backs the Artisan with a two-year warranty against manufacturing flaws.

Will this cymbal cut through a loud live mix?

Yes. The raw bell design and piercing bell tone are engineered to cut through any mix without sacrificing musicality, making it reliable in full-band and high-volume live settings.

SABIAN 22" Artisan Medium Ride

The 22" Artisan Medium Ride delivers a glassy, well-defined stick click over an aggressive, dark-edged tone that sizzles with intensity. This cymbal balances crisp articulation with rich traditional character, cutting through a live mix with authority while remaining responsive enough for defined ride patterns and powerful crash applications. The raw bell design and high-density hand hammering produce a piercing bell tone that projects without sacrificing musicality on stage or in the studio.

Tone & Sonic Character

Built from Sabian B20 alloy (80% bronze, 20% copper with traces of silver), this cymbal produces dark, complex tones with a crisp stick sound and bubbling undercurrent of dirty tone. The Masterpiece finish from fire-refined B20 bronze enhances projection and tonal clarity, while the high-density hand hammering creates the intensity and definition that makes this ride excel in rock, hip-hop, R&B, and jazz applications on live stages and in session work.

Construction & Durability

Weighing 2941 grams and classified as Medium weight, this cymbal offers responsive articulation without sacrificing the durability demanded by touring and frequent gig use. The raw bell design and meticulous hand-hammering process ensure consistent performance night after night, backed by SABIAN's two-year warranty against manufacturing flaws.

Key Features

22-inch diameter ride cymbal
Sabian B20 alloy (80% bronze, 20% copper with silver traces)
Medium weight classification (2941 grams)
High-density hand-hammered construction
Masterpiece finish from fire-refined B20 bronze
Raw bell design with piercing cut
Dark tone with crisp stick definition
Superb crash-ability and versatility
Production years: 2008-present
SABIAN two-year manufacturer warranty

The Artisan 22" Medium Ride represents SABIAN's mastery of cymbal design, delivering the aggressive dark tone, articulate stick definition, and genuine crash response that working drummers and touring musicians depend on in a single, supremely versatile instrument.

Condition	New
Cymbal Size	22"
Cymbal Type	Ride