SABIAN 22″ HHX COMPLEX BIG CUP RIDE
The 22″ HHX Complex Big Cup Ride captures articulate definition across its playing zones, with pronounced separation between bell and bow that translates cleanly into any mix. The medium weight construction balances responsiveness with projection, staying articulate during long tracking sessions while maintaining cut and presence in the stereo field. Built on the proven tonal foundation of the HHX Complex series, this ride sits naturally across multiple musical styles and recording contexts.
Tone & Character
The Big Cup design with extra height and width creates distinct sonic regions for layered recording: a crisp, defined stick sound on the bow that cuts through compression, a warm wash with nice spread when crashed on the edge, and an articulated bell strike engineered to punch through dense mixes. This tonal separation lets you dial in different parts of the cymbal’s response during mixing—each playing area records with bold, independent character.
Construction & Build
Hand hammered entirely throughout with the dual HHX hammering protocol applied to the bow, this cymbal leverages B20 bronze alloy for the warm, complex overtones that record with natural musicality. The labor-intensive hammering process creates the consistent tonal character and responsiveness that define the HHX Complex series—critical for session work where reliability across multiple takes matters.
Key Features
- 22″ diameter
- B20 bronze alloy construction
- Medium weight class
- Hand hammered throughout
- Dual HHX hammering protocol on bow
- Big Cup bell design with extra height and width
- Articulated bell strike
- Crisp stick definition on bow
- Warm wash and crash response
- Multi-genre versatility
The 22″ HHX Complex Big Cup Ride combines complex, layered tonality with functional clarity across all playing zones—an essential workhorse cymbal for recording sessions where definition and musicality must coexist in the final mix.
