SABIAN 22" Med Ride AAX Brilliant Finish

The 22" Med Ride AAX Brilliant delivers immediate responsiveness and articulation under the stick, with a smaller raw bell that cuts through without overwhelming a mix. This cymbal sits comfortably in the slightly thinner weight category, offering reduced mass for faster response while maintaining the durability expected from B20 bronze construction. The highly polished brilliant finish produces a glassy, luminous shimmer that projects well in both studio and live settings.

Design & Construction

Built from B20 bronze—a copper, tin, and silver alloy proven across decades of professional use—this cymbal is shaped with a larger-rounder hammer peen that creates complex, controlled tones. The smaller, raw bell provides excellent stick definition and increased crash-ability, making this ride equally adept at cutting articulate rhythms or swelling into fuller crashes when needed.

Tone & Character

The brilliant finish amplifies the natural brightness of the B20 alloy, delivering a crisp, glassy shimmer with fast decay. The slightly thinner weight reduces sustain and promotes faster articulation, ideal for styles requiring note clarity and quick stick response.

Key Features

• 22" diameter medium ride cymbal
• B20 bronze construction (copper, tin, and silver alloy)
• Brilliant finish—highly polished for glassy shimmer
• Smaller, raw bell for excellent stick sound and control
• Increased crash-ability despite ride classification
• Slightly thinner than normal weight
• Larger-rounder hammer peen
• Model 22212XCB

This AAX Brilliant ride combines the articulation and control of B20 bronze with a profile designed for drummers who need definition without sacrificing versatility.