SABIAN A2012 20" ARTISAN MEDIUM RIDE

Sabian A2012 20" Artisan Medium Ride

The Sabian A2012 20" Artisan Medium Ride delivers the rich musicality, handcrafted complexity, and refined articulation that define the Artisan series. Carefully crafted using traditional hand-hammering techniques, this ride cymbal produces a warm, dark tonal character with exceptional stick definition and controlled wash. Its medium weight offers the perfect balance of clarity, projection, and responsiveness, making it ideal for jazz, fusion, studio work, and dynamic contemporary performance settings.

Specifications

• Model: A2012
• Series: Artisan
• Type: Medium Ride Cymbal
• Material: B20 Bronze Alloy
• Finish: Traditional
• Diameter: 20 inches
• Weight: Medium
• Bell Size: Small
• SKU: SAB-A2012
• UPC: 622537052725

Key Features

• Handcrafted Artisan series cymbal with rich tonal complexity
• Warm, dark sound with excellent stick articulation and controlled wash
• Medium weight balances projection, clarity, and responsiveness
• Traditional hand-hammered design delivers premium musical character
• Ideal for jazz, fusion, studio recording, and dynamic live performance

SABIAN Cymbals

Founded in 1981 in Meductic, New Brunswick, Canada, SABIAN Cymbals has become one of the world’s most respected and innovative cymbal manufacturers. Built on generations of metalworking expertise, SABIAN combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to produce cymbals trusted by drummers across every genre—from jazz and orchestral to rock, metal, gospel, and beyond.

Known for consistency, innovation, and musicality, SABIAN offers a wide range of cymbal series designed to meet the needs of beginners, working professionals, and world-class artists alike. Each cymbal is crafted using premium bronze alloys and refined through extensive hammering, lathing, and sound-testing processes to ensure exceptional tone and reliability.