SABIAN 20" Artisan Medium Ride

SABIAN 20" Artisan Medium Ride

The 20" Artisan Medium Ride delivers a cymbal experience that balances crisp, glassy stick definition with dark, aggressive undertones and a piercing bell response. Hand-hammered with exceptional density, this ride produces a sizzling intensity that cuts through any mix while remaining versatile across rock, hip-hop, R&B, and jazz applications. The raw bell design and crash-ability make it a genuinely multi-functional ride that refuses to be boxed into a single role.

Tone & Character

Built from B20 Bronze with high-density hand hammering, the Artisan produces a distinctive dark tone anchored by a well-defined, glassy stick click that sits atop an aggressive, sizzling wash. The piercing bell cuts decisively, and the cymbal's crash-ability means it functions effectively as both a ride and crash—a rare combination that demands less cymbal real estate on your kit.

Construction & Build Quality

The Brilliant finish coating protects the B20 Bronze alloy while the raw bell design and meticulous hand-hammering process ensure consistent, professional-grade response across the playing surface. At 2513 grams (approximately 5.5 lbs), the cymbal carries enough mass to project with authority without becoming unwieldy.

Key Features

• 20" diameter
• B20 Bronze alloy
• Brilliant finish
• 2513 grams weight
• High-density hand hammering
• Raw bell design
• Dark tone with crisp stick sound
• Piercing bell response
• Crash-capable performance
• Versatile across multiple genres
• Protected by SABIAN Two-Year Warranty

The Artisan Medium Ride stands as a masterpiece of cymbal manufacturing, combining raw tonal complexity with practical versatility for professionals demanding both definition and character in a single instrument.