Sabian 22" Element Ride

Sabian 22" Element Ride

The Element Ride delivers a distinctly dark character with excellent response across dynamic playing styles. Its medium weight and traditionally lathed construction provide balanced feel and control, making it a solid choice for drummers seeking vintage-voiced cymbal work without excessive brightness or wash.

Tone & Character

This ride produces a dark sound anchored by a distressed raw bell that generates a dark ping with ample resonance. The traditionally lathed surface with lining over the top contributes to the vintage sonic profile, delivering articulation without harshness.

Design & Construction

Built as a 22-inch medium-weight cymbal, the Element Ride balances projection with nuance. The raw bell distressing is integral to its tonal signature, creating the characteristic darkness that defines this model.

Key Features

• Model: EL22R
• Diameter: 22 inches
• Weight: Medium
• Sound Profile: Dark
• Style: Vintage
• Bell Type: Distressed raw bell
• Bell Characteristics: Dark ping with ample resonance
• Surface Treatment: Traditionally lathed with lining over the top
• UPC: 622537078729

The Element Ride stands out for its cohesive vintage voicing and distinctly dark character, making it a reliable choice for players prioritizing controlled tone and articulation.