If, as the saying goes, "RAW is WAR," then I suppose it's equally true that "DRY is YRD." Which, according to the Urban Dictionary, is another way of saying "yes, yeah, sure, yuh." Making further etymological extrapolations, I think it's safe to assume that "YRD" is actually the phonetic distillation of "Ya Heard?, in which case, "YRD" is both the question and the answer when it comes to the new Sabian AAX Raw Bell Dry Ride cymbal.

The AAX Raw Bell Dry Ride just may be the most versatile ride cymbal the company has ever designed. The un-lathed bell produces a focused, bright, tonal attack when struck, while the finished ride is capable of a full range of dynamics and tonalities.

Sabian rates the pitch as right in the middle of their range, describes the sound as modern birght, and states that the 21" RBDR (as they like to abbrev.) is suitable for any style of music. Go ahead, throw an AC/DC clanging bell-strut comp into the middle of your swingin' jazz shuffle. Or don't. In fact, never do that.

The Sabian AAX Raw Bell Dry Ride retails for a little under $300 and is available now.