Heavy Metal in the Best Possible Way
There's a reason riders like this keep showing up on big stages and loud rehearsal rooms: some cymbals just know what they are. The Sabian 20" AA Metal Ride isn't trying to be subtle. It's built for situations where your ride needs to cut through a wall of guitars, lock into a driving groove, and still give you a bell you can actually hear across the room.
The brilliant finish isn't just eye candy — it contributes to the cymbal's bright, focused character, giving you that extra edge of clarity and sparkle that helps it stay defined even at high volumes. The rock-sized bell rings with authority, and the bow delivers solid, dry stick articulation with a deep metallic resonance underneath it all.
If you play hard rock, metal, or any style where you need your ride to project with authority, this cymbal delivers. It's a heavy-weight AA that earns its keep night after night.
B20 Bronze and That Vintage AA Voice
Sabian's AA series is built from B20 bronze — the same alloy used across the upper tiers of the cymbal world — and the AA Metal Ride puts that material to work in a heavier, more focused voicing. The result is a bright, powerful sound that stays defined and articulate under aggressive playing rather than opening into a wash.
The AA series has been a fixture in serious drummers' rigs since the early 1980s, and the Metal Ride carries that vintage-bright DNA while specifically dialing things in for players who need volume and punch. The brilliant polish locks in that high-end sparkle and gives the cymbal its characteristic cutting tone.
Stick Definition and a Bell That Means Business
The rock-sized bell on the AA Metal Ride is strong and definite — you'll hear it clearly no matter how loud the room gets. Whether you're playing tight eighth notes on the bow or accenting with the bell, the response is immediate and deliberate.
The solid stick definition means every stroke reads clearly, which matters when you're keeping time in a loud band context. The deep metallic resonance adds body beneath the attack, giving the cymbal a full character that's more than just a dry "ping."
Product Features:
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Series: Sabian AA — classic bright, vintage-inspired tone
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Size: 20 inches
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Finish: Brilliant — polished for enhanced brightness and visual appeal
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Material: B20 bronze alloy construction
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Weight: Heavy — built for high-volume, aggressive playing
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Bell: Rock-sized bell with strong, definite response
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Stick Response: Solid, driving stick definition with clear articulation
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Tone: Bright, deep metallic resonance with penetrating projection
Brand: Sabian
Model: 20" AA Metal Ride
SKU: 22014MB
Condition: New
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