Sabian 22" Stratus Ride

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Sabian 22" Stratus Ride

Sabian

22" Stratus Ride

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 577412
Brand: Sabian
Model: 22" Stratus Ride
Price: $504.90

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The Stratus is a really solid all-around ride – it’s got a warm, musical tone that works well across a bunch of genres. It’s a great choice for gigging musicians who need a reliable ride that can also handle a crash or two without sounding brittle. A good balance of affordability and quality.

Product Description

  • Sabian 22" Stratus Ride
  • Ride Cymbal
  • Size: 22"
  • Material: B-20 Bronze
  • High impact hammered
  • Traditional finish
  • Warm fundamental tone
  • Clear and assertive bell
  • Also suitable as a crash cymbal
  • Medium-light ride with balance of accentuated stick sound and controlled wash
PROS
  • • Warm, complex fundamental avoids harshness common in thinner rides.
  • • Hammering provides nuanced stick definition and shimmering wash.
  • • B-20 bronze offers a balanced, musical tone – not too dark, not too bright.
  • • Bell is assertive without being overpowering, usable for accents.
CONS
  • • The medium-light weight might not satisfy players seeking a heavier, more trashy ride.
  • • While versatile, it’s not a dedicated crash; prolonged crashing will degrade the cymbal’s character.
  • • Stratus series, while well-built, sits in a mid-range price bracket – premium options exist.

Product Video

Key Features

Size 22"
Material B-20 Bronze
Finish Traditional
Sound Character Warm, Balanced, Musical
Bell Size 5.5"
Weight Medium-Light

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Frequently Asked Questions

The AAX series is brighter and more modern sounding; the Stratus offers a more traditional, warmer, and complex tone.
While it can handle some heavier playing, its medium-light weight and warm tone make it better suited for rock, pop, and funk than extreme metal.
Yes, the hammering creates a slightly shorter, more controlled sustain compared to a fully lathed cymbal, contributing to its focused sound.

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