🛎️ Sabian 20” HHX Complex Medium Ride (2025) | Unplayed | Dark. Controlled. Musical.
💰 Typical New Price: $544.99 Save on a pristine, unplayed cymbal
📦 Unplayed – opened only for photography

For sale is an unplayed Sabian 20” HHX Complex Medium Ride cymbal (Catalog ID: 12012XCN). We opened the box to take pictures—this cymbal has not been played and is in pristine, factory-fresh condition.

This ride is part of Sabian’s flagship HHX Complex series, designed to blend darkness, articulation, and tonal complexity with modern versatility. Built from B20 bronze, it combines both HH and HHX hand-hammering techniques, delivering a refined yet raw musical character.

📝 Note on SABIAN HHX Complex Cymbals

SABIAN HHX Complex cymbals are individually handcrafted using a combination of HH and HHX hammering techniques. Natural hammer marks, finish variation, tonal shaping impressions, raw bell oxidation, and minor handling marks are normal characteristics of the series and are not considered defects.

🥁 Specifications

• Size: 20"
• Weight: Medium
• Finish: Traditional
• Bell: Raw, hand-hammered
• Series: HHX Complex
• Material: B20 Bronze Alloy
• Made In: Canada

🎧 Sound Profile

• Stick Definition: Clean and articulate, even at low dynamics
• Wash: Smooth, dark, and musical—never overpowering
• Bell Tone: Strong and dry with subtle complexity from the raw hand-hammered design
• Sustain: Moderate—well balanced between decay and presence
• Tonal Character: Dark, complex, and controlled; sits beautifully in both live and studio mixes
• Feel: Soft under the stick with a quick rebound and expressive response

Compared to the HHX Complex Thin Ride, this Medium version offers enhanced articulation and presence without sacrificing the warm, lush wash that defines the HHX series.

⭐ Genre Star Ratings (with Descriptions)

• Jazz: ★★★★★ – Smoky, nuanced tone with subtle stick and gorgeous undertones
• Fusion: ★★★★★ – Balances articulation with expressive dark wash
• Studio/Session: ★★★★★ – Complex but controllable—ideal for multi-mic environments
• Gospel: ★★★★☆ – Warm and rich; beautiful for dynamic playing
• Funk: ★★★★☆ – Defined sticking with a soft spread beneath
• Pop: ★★★★☆ – Warm and clear; pairs well with modern mixes
• Rock: ★★★☆☆ – Good for lighter rock styles; may lack cutting power for heavier settings
• Metal: ★★☆☆☆ – Too subtle for aggressive metal applications

📝 Nick’s Notes
The HHX Complex Medium Ride hits the sweet spot between jazz-style tone and modern clarity. The raw bell adds just the right amount of dryness to keep the cymbal articulate without choking the wash. This is a phenomenal choice for drummers who want warmth and control without sacrificing stick definition. And again—this cymbal is unplayed. Just opened, photographed, and repacked.