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A Thin, Balanced Ride with Depth and Cut





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HHX Thin Rides are dark, controlled, and eminently musical. Hand formed from the same B20 bronze alloy responsible for each of Sabian's premier cymbal lines, HHX Thin Rides give you the balance and expression you need to stay in the pocket with the speed and projection you need to be heard from the stage. The HHX 21-inch Thin Ride is the perfect cymbal for any player who's looking to capture a taste of that classic HHX darkness, who at the same time needs a ride that won't be out of place alongside a contemporary music ensemble. A new multi-stage hammering process, a slimmer profile, and a sleeker bell give the HHX Thin Ride a leg up on last year's HHX Studio Ride.





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Sabian HHX: a legacy refined





HHX was one of the first cymbal series to prove that cymbals could be dark and loud at the same time. The redesigned Sabian HHX collection continues to build on the power and complexity of the time-honored B20 HH series, employing a two-stage hammering process to unlock deeper shades of darkness and previously untapped musicality.





Darker, faster, and thinner than yesterday's HHX Studio Ride





The HHX Thin Ride is a direct successor to last year's HHX Studio Ride. Players familiar with the traditional lineup will notice a cymbal that's distinctly thinner and lighter in the hand, and one that's darker and quicker to speak, than its forerunner. A reduced bell yields a lightning-fast response and a balanced spread that's ideal for close-miking applications: studios, bedrooms, houses of worship, and more. If you're a fan of yesterday's HHX Studio Ride, be sure to take Sabian's new HHX Thin Rides for a spin.





Sabian HHX 21-inch Thin Ride Cymbal Features:


Dark, controlled, and eminently musical


Picks up where last year's HHX Studio Ride left off


Hand formed from musically expressive B20 bronze


2-stage hammering process unlocks greater depth and complexity


Lighter in weight than most thin rides


Small bell yields a fast attack and balanced output


Slim profile promotes a deeper pitch


Finish: Natural