Sabian 22" HHX MAX Ride

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Sabian 22" HHX MAX Ride

Sabian

22" HHX MAX Ride

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 611788
Brand: Sabian
Model: 22" HHX MAX Ride
Price: $724.90

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Mike Portnoy's signature HHX MAX Ride is a serious instrument—a beautifully voiced ride with incredible sustain and a dark, warm character. It's built for players seeking a sophisticated, musical ride that cuts through a dense mix, perfect for progressive rock, metal, and even jazz where a darker, more enveloping wash is desired.

Product Description

  • Sabian 22" HHX MAX Ride
  • Ride Cymbal
  • Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater) Signature Series
  • Size: 22"
  • Material: b20 Bronze
  • Combination of HH and HHX hammering
  • Unlathed hammered bell
  • It is lathed on the bow to the edge on both the top and bottom
  • Full and warm sound
PROS
  • • Exceptional sustain and wash thanks to complex hammering patterns.
  • • B20 bronze delivers a warm, complex tonal palette.
  • • Unlathed bell produces a darker, more controlled, musical chime.
  • • Lathing on the bow provides a responsive, articulate stick definition.
CONS
  • • The weight makes it less ideal for players with weaker wrists or smaller setups.
  • • The full, warm sound might be too dark for brighter musical styles.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many drummers.

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Key Features

Size 22"
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Unlathed bell, Lathered bow (top & bottom)
Sound Character Full, warm, complex, articulate
Bell Size Approximately 12.5"
Weight Approximately 2300g

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's less overtly aggressive than some of his earlier signatures; this one leans into a more refined, musical complexity.
Absolutely; it contributes to the darker, more nuanced chime, preventing a harsh or glassy tone often found in fully lathed bells.
While versatile, the inherent warmth and sustain might overpower subtle acoustic playing; it excels in louder, more complex settings.

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