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Sabian AA Metal-X Ride Cymbal (22114MXB)
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Sabian AA Metal-X Ride Cymbal

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This Metal-X ride delivers solid stick definition, and projects with penetrating power while tonal presence opens up the response and enhances overall sound. The rock-sized bell is strong and definite.

Sabian AA Metal-X Ride Cymbal
Sabian AA Metal X Ride

Design
SABIAN has introduced AA Metal-X, a range of aggressive, high-powered cymbals designed specifically for today's hardest-hitting, loudest and heaviest drummers. Handcrafted from SABIAN secret-process B20 bronze, the world's most durable and effective cymbal alloy, AA Metal-X delivers power through a uniquely new and innovative design that focuses on cymbal performance efficiency, not weight to create the power required to cut through today's high-powered playing situations. Loaded with new design concepts, this professional 'Brilliant Finish' range is definitely designed for today's power players.

Commented Sabian master product specialist Mark Love:
"AA Metal-X gain power from their design, not the addition of more metal, so they respond faster and louder, cut farther, and explode with bigger sounds. This is done by maximizing the power potential of the tension found in the metal of AA cymbals, then releasing it with a design that not only accelerates the response rate, but boosts response power to a new higher level. Each cymbal is lathed, polished to a Brilliant Finish, then line-lathed a second time. The amount of pressure applied in that 2nd lathing tunes the structure of the cymbal sound and increases its effectiveness. AA Metal-X is not for the shy; it's for drummers who play with the sort of hard-hitting conviction that would destroy other cymbals."

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Pads and cymbal mutes - 3 month warranty.
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"array of sounds/so versatile"
by reddog - 5/16/2003 3:26:45 AM
Musical Experience: Style of Music: Hometown:
band member rock jazz pop new zealand
69 people out of 124 found this review helpful

I fell in love with one hit. This cymbal will complement any set up. Its so musical. I can't stop playing.

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"this thing is sick"
by walker westover - 1/12/2007 6:14:26 PM
Musical Experience: Style of Music: Hometown:
in a band metal maine
37 people out of 62 found this review helpful

i got the 24" one and in is good its a lot of moeny...but if you have the money get it!

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"Excellent"
by www.hillbillyhiphop.com - 7/21/2005 12:41:24 AM
Musical Experience: Style of Music: Hometown:
Professional Musician various IL
44 people out of 83 found this review helpful

I bought this cymbal based only on hearing it played by one of my favorite drummers. As soon I played it I realized how amazing it actually is. 22"

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"fair. not for everyone..."
by Froyd - 11/11/2004 7:09:32 AM
Musical Experience: Style of Music: Hometown:
(almost) professional band. We're nearly there! RAAAAAWWK!!!!!!!!!!! Dublin, Ireland
30 people out of 58 found this review helpful

I bought this as a second ride cymbal. My other one is of medium weight and has a nice spread of controllable wash. I got this cus I needed something with LOADS of cut. I have the big 24" model. It is ridiculously heavy and does have loads of cut with minimum wash, but the sound is very dark. While it cuts, it doesn't have the bright, shiny cut I was looking for, from either the bow or bell. Reluctantly, I am probably gonna get rid of it and go for a 22" AA Rock Ride or some such. I say reluctantly because it looks soooooo cool. The sheer size of it really catches your eye. The 24" takes no prisoners! But for me, who plays fairly loud rock music, it just ain't floating my boat. In summation, I reckon this is a fairly good cymbal but would strongly advise a "try before you buy" stance.

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"Rad Ride!!!"
by Jared Finch - 3/11/2009 3:14:07 PM
Musical Experience: Style of Music: Hometown:
Active, student metal, jazz, rock, funk, screamo Clovis, NM

This is a very sensative ride. its has alot of ping with little resonance, it is very good for metal and heavy rock playing, i love the crashability and the paw "tang" sound of the bell. If you want to cut through then buy this ride!!!!

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