Sabian Ride Cymbals

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Sabian is one of the largest cymbal design and manufactureres in the world. They were founded in 1980 in Meductic, New Brunswick, Canada by Robert Zildjian. Robert was the son of Avedis Zildjian III who owned the Avedis Zildjian Company. Zildjian is the oldest cymbal manufacturer and the Zildjian family has been crating cymbals for almost 400 years. After an argument in the family over who was to take over ownership in Zildjian, Robert left and traveled to Canada to start his own cymbal business, which he named Sabian. Today, Sabian competes with Zildjian as one of the largest cymbal manufactures in the world. They offer a variety of cymbal types, from entry level beginner series to professional new rock styles and specialty vintage sets.

The ride cymbal is the second most important time keeper of the cymbal types, with the hi-hat being the first. It is typically the largest cymbal in a drummers setup and has a nice open sound. Ride cymbals range from 18″-24″, with 20″ or 22″ being the most popular sizes. A ride cymbal typically has a larger bell (the raised center) than other types of cymbals which when struck allows for pronounced accents within a rhythm. Ride cymbals vary in thickness, which has an influence on attack, volume, and tone of the sound. For instance, a thicker ride produces a louder and sharper sound, so it would be better suited for rock or metal while a thinner cymbal may be more better suited for jazz.

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