Sabian 21" HHX 3-Point Ride

Sabian 21" HHX 3-Point Ride

The 21" HHX 3-Point Ride delivers a dark, smokey tone with remarkable projection across three distinct playing surfaces, each revealing different sonic character. Developed in collaboration with jazz legend Jack DeJohnette, this cymbal combines simmering heat and musical aggression in a single instrument. The hand-hammered construction and innovative design make it a statement piece for drummers seeking unconventional voice and clarity in darker contexts.

Tone & Projection

This ride excels at generating darkness with genuine musicality—the three distinct playing zones produce dry, controlled tones in the inner and middle sections, while the edge yields deep, washy overtones. The Tone Projection design ensures the dark character cuts through the mix with authority, delivering the simmering heat and musical dirt that defines the HHX series.

Construction & Design

Crafted from B20 bronze alloy (copper, tin, and silver) with hand-guided large-peen hammering, the cymbal features lathed inner and outer rings paired with a raw, unlathed centre ring. This meticulous hand-hammering process creates the complex, modern-dark finish that distinguishes HHX cymbals from conventional designs.

Key Features

• 21-inch diameter size
• Weight range: 1916g to 2520g (median 2492g)
• B20 bronze alloy construction (copper, tin, and silver)
• Hand-hammered with large-peen finishing
• Lathed inner and outer rings
• Raw, unlathed centre ring
• Three distinct playing zones with varying tones
• Dark, smokey fundamental tone
• Innovative Tone Projection design
• Developed in collaboration with Jack DeJohnette
• Sabian Two-Year Warranty included
• Natural finish option available

The HHX 3-Point Ride stands out as a versatile ride cymbal that refuses to blend in, projecting darkness and definition where conventional cymbals fall short.