SABIAN 22" HHX MAX RIDE
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SABIAN 22" HHX MAX RIDE
The 22" HHX MAX RIDE is a medium/heavy powerhouse built for live stages where your kick and snare need to lock in tight and cut through a dense mix. This ride delivers substantial, focused stick definition paired with surprising crashability—combining the classic HH Rock Ride's road-tested reliability with the HHX series' articulate character. On stage, it handles both steady timekeeping and dynamic crashes with equal authority, letting you anchor your drumming without sacrificing musicality or presence.
Tone & Construction
Built from B20 bronze with a hybrid hammering technique that merges HH and HHX workmanship, this ride features lathing across the bow (top and bottom surfaces) while preserving an un-lathed, heavily hammered bell for complex sustain. The combination produces a low-pitched yet cutting tone with exceptional clarity—the kind of projection that carries in rock, progressive, and high-volume ensemble settings where definition cuts through the wall of sound.
Design & Build
At 3352g–3601g, the medium/heavy weight classification provides stability and punch without the weight fatigue that accumulates during a long night's gigging. The brilliant finish enhances the brightness of the stick attack, while the unlathed bell design ensures organic bell tones that respond dynamically to both soft mallets and hard sticks—letting you shape your cymbal voice across a full range of dynamics.
Key Features
- Size: 22 inches
- Material: B20 Bronze
- Weight classification: Medium/heavy weight
- Actual weight range: 3352g–3601g (median 3585g)
- Finish: Brilliant
- Hybrid hammering: Combination of HH and HHX techniques
- Lathed on bow to edge (top and bottom surfaces)
- Un-lathed HHX hammered bell
- Focused stick sound with cutting projection
- Crashable design for dynamic articulation
- Low-pitched fundamental with cutting clarity
The 22" HHX MAX RIDE is engineered for drummers who need both definition and power in a single ride cymbal—a workhorse that delivers night after night.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Cymbal Size | 22" |
| Cymbal Type | Ride |
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At a Glance
The SABIAN 22" HHX MAX RIDE is a medium/heavy B20 bronze ride cymbal built for rock, progressive, and metal drummers who need cutting projection and reliable stick definition without sacrificing crashability. Its hybrid hammering technique delivers a low-pitched fundamental with articulate character and complex sustain, cutting cleanly through dense live mixes while remaining musical and responsive. Choose this for gigging and touring if you want a workhorse ride that handles both steady timekeeping and dynamic crashes with equal authority.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Worship
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this ride different from the standard HH Rock Ride?
The HHX MAX combines the HH Rock Ride's proven reliability with the HHX series' articulate character through a hybrid hammering technique. It adds lathing across the bow and preserves the un-lathed, heavily hammered bell design, delivering more stick definition and cutting projection while remaining crashable.
Is this cymbal suitable for jazz or lighter musical styles?
No. This is engineered specifically for rock, progressive, metal, and hard rock in live and studio settings where high-volume projection and power are essential. Its weight and character are not designed for jazz, folk, or worship applications.
What is the actual weight and does it feel heavy during extended play?
The 22" HHX MAX RIDE weighs between 3352g and 3601g (median 3585g), classifying it as medium/heavy. This weight provides stability and punch without excessive fatigue during long performances or sessions.
How does the brilliant finish and un-lathed bell affect tone?
The brilliant finish enhances brightness and stick attack clarity, while the un-lathed, heavily hammered bell ensures organic bell tones that respond dynamically to both soft mallets and hard sticks. Together they create a low-pitched fundamental with cutting clarity and complex sustain.
Will this ride cut through a dense mix on stage?
Yes. The hybrid hammering technique and lathing design produce focused stick definition with exceptional cutting projection, making it specifically engineered for rock, progressive, and high-volume ensemble settings where clarity and punch matter.
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