🔔 SABIAN 21” AAX X-Plosion Ride – Unplayed – Brilliant Finish – 2211287XB

Condition: Unplayed – Opened Only for Photography

SKU: 2211287XB
Retail Price: $459.99

Listed by Nick’s Drum Gear – Collector-Grade Cymbals, Professionally Curated – Home of the STR Rating

NDG Unplayed Condition
At 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 21" AAX X-Plosion Ride brings together the articulation of a ride cymbal with the explosive energy of a large crash. Designed as part of SABIAN's award-winning X-Plosion family, this cymbal features a large raw bell, enhanced sustain profile, and musical wash that makes it exceptionally versatile.

Unlike many dedicated ride cymbals that prioritize stick definition above all else, the X-Plosion Ride remains remarkably crashable while still maintaining clear articulation and projection.

⭐ STR Rating

Style: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Extremely versatile across modern musical styles.

Tonality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
Bright, energetic, and musical with controlled warmth underneath.

Response: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Immediate attack with excellent crash response and impressive sustain.

🥁 Genre Match

Rock: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Excellent projection and versatility for modern rock applications.

Pop: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Bright and musical with strong recording characteristics.

Country: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
Articulate stick definition with enough wash for larger arrangements.

Alternative: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Works exceptionally well as both primary ride and crash ride.

Worship: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Large, expansive wash and musical sustain fit modern worship environments.

Fusion: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
Fast enough for articulate patterns while retaining musical complexity.

📋 Specifications

• Model: 2211287XB
• Series: AAX
• Size: 21"
• Type: X-Plosion Ride
• Weight: Medium
• Material: B20 Bronze
• Finish: Brilliant with Raw Bell
• Made in Canada

🔊 Sound Profile

The AAX X-Plosion Ride delivers a bright, modern voice with exceptional versatility. Stick articulation remains clear and focused while the cymbal opens into a broad, musical wash when played more aggressively.

The oversized raw bell provides strong projection and cutting power, while SABIAN’s sustain-enhancing design allows the cymbal to breathe and bloom naturally. It functions equally well as a traditional ride or as a large crash for dramatic accents.

📝 Nick’s Notes

This is one of the most versatile large-format rides in the AAX lineup. Players looking for a single cymbal that can comfortably cover both ride and crash duties will appreciate how naturally this cymbal transitions between the two roles.

If you play modern rock, worship, pop, country, or alternative music, the X-Plosion Ride offers an outstanding balance of articulation, projection, and musicality.

📦 Shipping Assurance

Ships fast, packed securely and insured.

Every item ships using NDG’s Structural Immobilization Method, engineered to eliminate internal movement and reduce transit risk.

Buyers frequently comment on the meticulous care and stability of our packing process.

Note on Brilliant-Finish Cymbals
Brilliant-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.

STR = Style, Tonality & Response — Nick’s Drum Gear’s exclusive system to help players match cymbals to real-world playing applications.