Anatolian Ultimate 22" Hell Ride

This 22" ride from Anatolian's Ultimate Hell series is a big, heavy and exceptionally well-articulated ride with plenty of volume, a pronounced bell character and a crisp, transparent tone.

The cymbal weighs 3910 grams.

At almost four kilos of bronze, this is a ride built to be heard. It delivers clear, cutting articulation, while the tone still carries plenty of body and character.

One of the most interesting things about this particular example is the balance between the heavy construction and the extensive hand-hammering. The starting point is a thick ride with a slightly bell-like basic character, but the hammering adds overtones and musicality, so the sound never turns stiff or one-dimensional.

The result is a crisp, relatively dry and very well-defined ride sound with plenty of presence. Every stroke stands out clearly, while the stick sound still has a lively, musical quality around it.

The Ultimate Hell series was developed with rock and metal drummers in mind, but this ride is certainly not limited to the heavier genres. If you're after a ride with plenty of definition, high volume and a clean, clear, transparent tone, this is a particularly exciting choice.