Littleton, CO, United States
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🔔 SABIAN AAX Raw Bell Dry Ride – 21" – Unplayed (Opened Only to Photograph)Condition: New – Unplayed, opened only to photographCatalog ID: 22172XRetail Price: $459.99Listed by Nick’s Drum Gear – Collector-Grade Cymbals, Professionally Curated – Home of the STR RatingNDG Unplayed ConditionAt Nick's Drum Gear, unplayed means the cymbal has never been owned or played by an end user. Many of our cymbals originate from factory cymbal packs, giving them a known history from day one. Because they do not include a manufacturer's warranty, they are represented as unplayed rather than new.The SABIAN AAX Raw Bell Dry Ride 21" is built for players who demand clarity, control, and authority. It delivers bright, crystal-clear sticking across the entire dynamic range, from low-volume articulation to full-volume projection, without excess wash.The raw, unlathed bell provides a solid, bright punch that cuts cleanly through dense mixes, while the dry ride surface maintains focus and definition. This is a modern ride designed for precision, consistency, and musical control.⭐ STR Rating — Style, Tonality & ResponseStyle: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well suited for rock, pop, worship, fusion, funk, and modern studio work.Tonality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ Bright and controlled with a dry character and minimal overtone clutter.Response: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent stick definition at all volumes with a powerful, cutting bell.🎶 Genre MatchRock & Alternative ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Pop & Studio ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Worship & Contemporary ⭐⭐⭐⭐½Funk & R&B ⭐⭐⭐⭐½Fusion ⭐⭐⭐⭐½🔊 Sound ProfileTone: Bright, focused, and dryStick Definition: Crystal clearBell: Raw, punchy, and cuttingWash: Minimal and controlledFeel: Solid and confident under the stick⚙️ SpecificationsDiameter: 21"Weight: Medium-HeavyMaterial: B20 BronzeSeries: AAXManufacturer: Sabian📝 Nick’s NotesThis ride is a precision tool. The dry profile keeps everything tight and controlled, while the raw bell delivers authority on demand. If you need a ride that stays articulate in complex or high-volume settings, this one is hard to beat. Pristine and unplayed, it offers maximum clarity with zero prior wear.Note on Brilliant-Finish CymbalsBrilliant-finish cymbals are polished and buffed to achieve their reflective appearance. As a result, fingerprints, light handling marks, polishing swirls, finish variation, and minor factory handling evidence may be visible under direct lighting or close inspection. These cosmetic characteristics are common on brilliant-finish cymbals and do not affect performance, structural integrity, or sound quality.📦 Shipping & AssuranceEvery cymbal is carefully inspected, packed with care in a custom-fitted box, and shipped fully insured to ensure it arrives exactly as described.STR = Style, Tonality & Response — Nick’s Drum Gear’s exclusive system to help players match cymbals to real-world playing applications.
Original Price$351
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New Price$329
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