Sabian22" Paragon Ride, Brilliant Finish

Wow wow wow. Don't think anything bad could be said about this ride. Have a growing collection of rides, dating back to a Classic A Ping from the 80's, and although I had been quite enamored with my Sabian 21" Raw Bell Dry Ride, I kept feeling that I hadn't found the perfect ride yet, ......... until NOW !!!!Soo many different rides out there, and drummers (or the music) really need the right one for the job. This is NOT a dark, dry, jazzy kind of a ride. If you want a PING ride on steriooids, THIS is the one to get. That is exactly the sound I was looking for. I have darker, dryer rides, but my old Zildjian Ping, and Sabian Raw Bell Dry Ride just didn't have the cutting ping and clarity that I was now looking for. I believe it is one of the heaviest cymbals that Sabian has ever made, and it shows. Very, very clear ping, no nasty under or overtones, some wash (but not in a classic jazz sense), and not only cuts through, but can carry the song. I never recommend buying anything drums or cymbals because of endorsements, but if you are in search of a modern PING ride, you just cannot go wrong with this. If you are a Zildjian K fan, or want a darker dryer ride, this is NOT the one for you. WELL worth the money, and sounds just as good live, or mic'd.

I've searched for years to find this ride cymbal! This ride cymbal cuts through the sound of the rest of the set, and rings loud and clear, with a very defined sound.