Sabian Vault Artisan 22" Medium
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Essential Information About the Artisan Medium 22" Ride Cymbal
- Very vintage traditional sound: a musical "wash," a clear ping, and a touch of bite to remain audible in the mix.
- High-density hand hammering: each strike adds character, harmonic complexity, and a true ride personality.
- Balanced definition and volume: more volume and precision than a "Light" model, while maintaining a dark and rich spectrum.
- B20 alloy: a must-have base for an expressive, dynamic, and deeply "traditional" ride.
Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range
The rides with a "traditional" profile are part of the heritage of hand-hammered cymbals, sought after for their grain, depth, and complexity. This Artisan Medium Ride relies on high-density manual hammering to achieve a cymbal with a marked character, a dark tone, and a crisp stick response. In the spirit of the range, the Medium version is positioned as a more assertive and defined choice than a "Light" variant, designed for those who want a more stable presence and a clearer outline in live or studio contexts.
Who This Drum/Instrument Is For
This 22" ride cymbal is aimed at intermediate to expert drummers seeking a "signature" ride with a true sonic identity. It excels in styles where both grain and definition are desired: modern or traditional jazz, blues, vintage rock, soul, indie, and all aesthetics where the cymbal needs to breathe without becoming overwhelming. Its well-defined ping helps set the tempo, while its bubbling and dark character provides inspiring texture for brush playing, subtle dynamics, or progressive intensity.
Technical specifications
| Category | ride | Thickness | medium |
| Type | medium | Hammering | Yes |
| Cymbal diameter | 22 " | Color | Gold |
| Material | B20 | Finishing | Natural |
| Sound | dark | ||
Questions frequently asked
What sound does the Sabian Vault Artisan 22" Medium offer?
Its B20 alloy and high-density hand hammering produce a dark color rich in harmonics, with a clear ping. The wash remains warm and bubbling, in a traditional vintage character range.
Is this 22-inch ride suitable for jazz and blues?
This ride fits modern or traditional jazz, blues, soul, and vintage rock aesthetics. Its 22" diameter adds breadth to patterns, brushes, and progressive dynamics.
What difference in behavior does its Medium weight bring?
The Medium thickness provides more usable volume and a more stable stick definition than a lighter ride. Playing retains a textured response as dynamics increase.
Is the finish of this cymbal shiny?
The natural golden finish accompanies a dark sound signature, without any aggressive brightness.
Is the hammering of the Artisan Medium Ride done by hand?
High-density hand hammering is specified on this B20 cymbal. This manufacturing promotes a lively response under the stick and a dense harmonic palette. The edge and shoulder allow for placing accents with measured bite.
