{"product_id":"20-ride","title":"Sabian XSR2012B 20\" XSR Ride Cymbal","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Real Ride Cymbal That Doesn't Ask You to Compromise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes you just want a ride that works — one that locks in a groove, responds cleanly to your stick, and doesn't fight you when the room gets loud. The Sabian XSR 20\" Ride is exactly that kind of cymbal. It's built from genuine B20 bronze and brings manufacturing techniques developed for Sabian's higher-end Evolution and X-Plosion series down to a price that makes sense for gigging drummers and serious players at any stage of their journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 20 inches with a medium weight, this ride sits in a sweet spot that most kit setups are right at home with. It's substantial enough to cut through a full band without disappearing, but not so heavy that it turns every hit into a wall of wash. Whether you're working through a jazz standard, locking into a rock groove, or just running through your practice routine, this cymbal holds up its end of the deal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSabian positions the XSR series not as a budget line, but as a smartly-priced option that can live on any stage. With B20 bronze at the core, that claim holds real weight — it's the same alloy family used in the professional tiers, and it shows in how the cymbal responds and sustains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eB20 Bronze — The Alloy That Makes the Difference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot all cymbals are made from the same stuff. Many entry-level cymbals use B8 bronze (92% copper, 8% tin), which delivers a brighter, harder sound. The XSR series steps up to B20 bronze — a richer alloy with a higher tin content that opens up the harmonic complexity and gives you that warmer, more musical response experienced players recognize immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSabian brings hammering and enhanced profiling from their award-winning professional lines into the XSR manufacturing process. The bells have been redesigned to accelerate the overall sound of the cymbal — meaning you get a more immediate, lively response from the whole instrument, not just the bow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStick Definition Meets Tonal Wash\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good ride cymbal balances two things that can easily work against each other: clear stick definition (you want to hear each note land distinctly) and a pleasing tonal wash (the sustain and spread that fill out the sound). The XSR 20\" Ride finds that balance at all volumes, so you're not losing articulation at low dynamics or drowning in wash at higher ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mid-size bell is a key part of this. It's large enough to project a solid, defined bell tone for groove work without overpowering the bow of the cymbal. Players who use their ride bell frequently — whether in funk, jazz, or heavier styles — will appreciate how focused and musical it sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sabian XSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ride\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e B20 Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBell Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium — ideal for playing solid grooves\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSound Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, with balanced stick definition and tonal wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hammered with enhanced profiles; bells reshaped for accelerated response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sabian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e XSR 20\" Ride\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e XSR2012B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1872, C.A. House Music has been helping musicians across the Ohio Valley find the right gear -- with real advice from a team that actually plays. We're your authorized dealer of all the big names in guitars, keyboards, band instruments, drums, pro audio, and more. With four family-owned and operated locations in Ohio and West Virginia (plus a full online store), you don't have to go far for instruments, lessons, rentals, and repairs. No matter your musical needs, our team of musicians wants to help you \u003cem\u003ePlay Music for Life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sabian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47999778226307,"sku":"XSR2012B","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3455\/3475\/files\/20_RIDEXSR2012B.png?v=1788197490","url":"https:\/\/cahousemusic.com\/products\/20-ride","provider":"C. A. House Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}