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Best Sellers in Drums and Percussion - Cymbals
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Zildjian 14" A Series New Beat Hi-Hat Cymbals (Pair)
With a medium weight top cymbal and heavy bottom one for a pronounced articulation and reconceived lathing/hammering duo, the Zildjian 14" A New Beat Hi-Hats have been a gold standard in the world of hats since their introduction in the '80s. Built to bring needed presence in response to louder genres of the time, these have persisted as a favorite pairing across genres on stage and in studio. - 4
Zildjian 18" K Custom Dark Crash Cymbal
Sporting a medium weight, additional machine hammering for added complexity, and the highly coveted B20 bronze alloy, the Zildjian 18" K Custom Dark Crash is a mainstay of one of the drumming world's favorite cymbal lines. Capable of providing full, moody washes with light sticking and an aggressive attack with a big hit, the size and weight of this cymbal also afford the opportunity for tight backup ride patterns. A go-to choice for session pros and fusion mavericks, the Dark Crash is a universally-loved piece perfectly at home whether you're playing reggae, shoegaze, or jazz. - 6
Zildjian 18" A Custom Crash Cymbal
Big, bright and immensely responsive thanks to the close lathing and ultra-polished brilliant finish, the Zildjian 18" A Custom Crash offers a bold presence in any drummer's setup. Medium-thin in weight and built for a soft stick feel, this cymbal works best in higher-decibel environments where big sounds are needed to cut through the mix. - 7
Zildjian 20" K Custom Dark Ride Cymbal
Constructed with a versatile medium-thin weight, low fundamental pitch and randomized machine hammering to impart even more complexity to its character, the Zildjian 20" K Custom Dark Ride is a flagship model of the series. Moody yet articulate, this cymbal's ability to create atmosphere through either sedate stick articulation or the ever-present dark, swishy wash make it a double-duty workhorse for riding or crashing. Favored by studio vets and jazz drummers alike, the Dark Ride is also an ideal candidate when playing post-rock, doom, or shoegaze. - 8
Zildjian 15" K Series Light Hi-Hat Cymbals (Pair)
Sporting features like a medium-thin top cymbal and medium weight bottom cymbal for a solid chick and full response along with traditional hammering and lathing to capture that iconic Turkish sound, the Zildjian 15" K Light Hi-Hats are built to offer big, warm presence. Washier than a standard pair of hats due to the 15" size and reduced weight in the top and bottom cymbals, this model is favored by jazz players for its ability to complement an atmosphere, but is also loved by rock guys like Ronnie Vanucci for its organic warmth. - 9
Zildjian 15" K Series Sweet Hi-Hat Cymbals (Pair)
Dark, washy, and full-bodied, the Zildjian 15" K Series Sweet Hi-Hat showcase the hand-hammered sound that distinguishes Turkish cymbal-smithing in a unique combination. A thin top recalls that atmospheric shimmer players know and love from the K line, while an extra-heavy bottom cymbal gives you a solid "chick" and more volume. - 12
Zildjian 20" K Series Ride Cymbal
Evenly hammered, medium-thin in weight and highly effective in both stick response and as a crash, the Zildjian 20" K Ride is one of the most versatile cymbals in Zildjian's roster. One of the quintessential examples of the dark, tonally rich character which defines the K series, this ride can go from jazz to post-rock to fusion without breaking a sweat. - 13
Zildjian 14" A Custom Mastersound Hi-Hat Cymbals (Pair)
One of the most iconic instruments ever produced, the Zildjian A series has been an industry standard for nearly a century. Known for its balanced tonal character and full sound, the A (Avedis) cymbals can be found on drumsets throughout the world. The A Customs, introduced in 1990, feature a bright pitch, more immediate attack, and shimmering crashes and pings well-pronounced in any mix.
This price reflects the pair of hi-hats.
Years of production: 1990-present
Composition: 80% copper, 20% tin, traces of silver
Associated artists: Ginger Baker, Vinnie Colaiuta, Travis Barker - 15
Zildjian 16" A Series Medium Thin Crash Cymbal
Explosive, dynamic and versatile, the Zildjian A 16" Medium Thin Crash's slightly bright profile and balanced size/weight make it applicable in nearly any genre. Immediately present with a soft stick feel thanks to the legendary Avedis alloy, this cymbal can go from dingy garage rock to a studio recording session with ease. - 17
Zildjian 14" K Custom Dark Hi-Hat Cymbals (Pair)
Built with a medium weight on both cymbals, a small bell and randomized machine-hammered technique to emulate the umbrous character of Turkish cymbals, the Zildjian 14" K Custom Dark Hi-Hat is a multi-faceted pair of cymbals. Defined in its "chick" with a rumbling open sound, this set marries the darkness of the Ks with a brighter, cutting character found in modern cymbals. - 18
Zildjian 10" A Custom Splash Cymbal
Piercing and cutting yet musical, the A Custom 10" Splash makes excellent use of Zildjian's proprietary alloy and brilliant finish to speak loudly and get out of the way quickly. Equally at home in metal, rock, fusion and pop situations, it is a great first step into the world of effects cymbals and complements just about any existing cymbal setup. - 19
Zildjian 21" K Custom Special Dry Ride Cymbal
The Zildjian 21" K Custom Special Dry Ride is fashioned with an ultra-dry raw finish for the utmost in articulation and almost nil in overtones along with a dry, complex character imparted by the wide, vintage lathing and smaller bell. Designed to emulate the cymbals jazz drummers would bury to alter the chemical makeup and make the overall tone drier, these rides are a solid option for any musician looking to eradicate wash and overtone from the sound. - 20
Zildjian 14" A Custom Hi-Hat Cymbals (Pair)
Zildjian's 14" A Custom Hi-Hats provide a reliable and consistently brilliant sound. Their bright character will cut through the mix in any setting and respond with a lively stick feel. Found everywhere from country to pop to punk, these hats shine in just about any application. - 21
Zildjian LV468 L80 Low Volume Box Set 14/16/18" Cymbal Pack
The Zildjian L80 Low Volume LV468 Box Set places the sound and feel of a full-volume cymbal set with drastically reduced decibels in one pack within easy reach. Crafted with a custom-made alloy and unique perforated pattern throughout the whole cymbal, this set serves up a pair of 14" hats plus 16" and 18" crashes for a full setup at an attainable price. Ideal for playing that cuts back on volume while retaining an authentic drumming experience, this set is great to have around basement or garage practice spaces. - 22
Zildjian 18" A Series Medium Thin Crash Cymbal
The Zildjian A 18" Medium Thin Crash brings a balanced, rich attack and wash suitable for any genre through its medium-wide lathing, even bow, and buttery stick response. This cymbal's responsive nature and versatility make it an ideal choice for pop, fusion, jazz, metal, and anywhere a crash staple is needed. - 23
Dream Cymbals 15" Bliss Series Hi-Hat Cymbals (Pair)
Founded in 2005 and operating out of Canada, Dream Cymbals crafts hand-made drum set and orchestral cymbals. Though based in Canada, Dream manufactures all of their products in a family-owned gong factory in the Wuhan region of China. Opting for traditional Chinese cymbal-making methods as opposed to the popular Turkish means, each Dream cymbal is unique, even two of the exact same model and size.
The Bliss series is made in a traditional micro-lathing process with a smaller bell, broad bow design and light weight. The result is an atmospheric character with a brighter tonality than other Dream lines and organic stick feel.
Woody, warm and well-blended in a mix, the Bliss Hi-Hat sports a "vintage" tonality and supple stick feel.
This price reflects the pair of hats.
Years of production: 2010-present
Composition: B20 Alloy (80% copper, 20% tin, traces of silver) - 25
Zildjian 16" A Custom Crash Cymbal
Making a triumvirate of elements like a versatile crash size that provides just the right amount of aggression and attack with a nice decay, tight concentric lathing for a consistent even response, and a focused bell for a frequency sweet spot, the Zildjian 16" A Custom Crash is one of the most versatile cymbals on the market. Whether you're looking for your next cast bronze staple in a studio drum setup, add an extra splash of color to your fusion band, or want an oversized splash for your thrash metal band, this cymbal is up your alley. - 26
Zildjian 20" K Series Crash/Ride Cymbal
Crafted with a highly-applicable medium-thin weight through the bow for a solid ride definition with a drier, warm crash waiting underneath, a medium-sized bell for a balanced degree of volume and overtones, and a natural finish for a sedate yet pronounced response, the Zildjian 20" K Crash Ride is a jack of all trades in the realm of cymbals. A favorite in the series for its easy ability to pull double-duty, this model's size make it an ideal candidate as a dedicated crash with the option as an auxiliary ride. - 27
Zildjian K Sweet Box Set 15/17/19/21" Cymbal Pack
Zildjian's K Series of cymbals are some of the most popular on the market for musicians in all genres. Now, drummers can snag a complete set in the form of a K Sweet Box Set cymbal pack, promising the same responsiveness you get with the individual K Series. The cymbal pack features over-sized 15" hi-hats with a thin top and extra heavy bottom, extra-thin and super fast 17" and 19" crashes, and a crashable medium-weight 21" ride providing great stick definition and a clear bell tone. - 28
Zildjian 16" K Custom Dark Crash Cymbal
Thin in weight and bow design and built with a randomized machine-hammering process to produce a dark, atmospheric character, the Zildjian 16" K Custom Dark Crash is smaller in size, but incredibly rich in its response. Producing a low-pitched dark response with a short decay, this cymbal can easily work as a left-side ride in jazz or add a new facet of crash to a garage setup. - 30
Zildjian 18" K Series Dark Thin Crash Cymbal
Crafted with a light weight through the bow, complex over-hammered surface, and highly responsive character that can easily complement or cut through a mix, the Zildjian 18" K Thin Dark Crash is a jack of all trades for a cymbal arsenal. Capable of delivering atmospheric, explosives crashes with a slightly elongated decay, this cymbal's size and character also make it a great understudy as a left-side ride or accent piece. Whether you're headed to the jazz club for an evening session or interested in adding more flavor to your fusion, pop, or rock setup, the Thin Dark Crash delivers on every front. - 31
Zildjian 19" A Custom Crash Cymbal
Buttery, full attack and a short, hissing decay make the Zildjian 19" A Custom Crash Cymbal the ultimate big studio crash for any modern style of music- but it is particularly at home in metal, pop-punk, pop and fusion styles. Developed in collaboration with studio legend and former Frank Zappa sideman Vinnie Colaiuta, the A Custom crashes have become an industry standard since their introduction in 1990. - 32
Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Medium Thin Low Ride Cymbal
The Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Medium Thin Low Ride brings the best of old-world sensibilities with more modern production techniques through features like uniquely over-hammered wide lathing for an expressive, open sound, a smaller bell for a smoother taper in the response, and a lower fundamental pitch for gelling with any mix. Hand-hammered by Zildjian's most experienced cymbal smiths with hand tools to bring out a true vintage character, these smoky discs impart an atmosphere and character unlike anything else available in the world of cymbals. - 36
Zildjian 19" K Series Dark Thin Crash Cymbal
The Zildjian 19" K Dark Thin Crash combines the smoky ping of a larger, thinner ride with the sharp attack of a smaller crash, the Zildjian 19" K Dark Thin Crash brings a versatile presence to any drum set. Built with a medium-sized bell for a more pronounced but still even volume and overtones and thin weight through the bow, this cymbal's ability to crash as well as ride makes it a double-duty workhorse. - 38
Zildjian 14" K Constantinople Hi-Hat Cymbals (Pair)
With wide traditional lathing and the nuanced of a completely hammered bow, the Zildjian 14" K Constantinople Hi-Hats stand as one of the flagship examples of how warm a cymbal can. Crafted by a select team of master cymbal smiths trained in the old-world Turkish production techniques, each cymbal on this series features its individual weight written in grams under the bow for no two pairings that are exactly alike. Loved by jazz musicians for decades, the Constantinople hat's sedate, organic character finds equal footing in blues, country, or pop. - 44
Zildjian 14" K Series Hi-Hat Cymbals (Pair)
Bringing together elements like a medium-thin top cymbal and medium weight bottom for a controlled yet smoky response, hand-emulated machine hammering for a traditional handmade feel, and a dark tonality that's set the gold standard for what descendants of Turkish cymbals should sound like, the Zildjian 14" K Hi-Hats are a monolith in the world of the hat. Found everywhere from studio legend setups to experimental thrash noise bands, the ubiquity of these cymbals is undeniable, and for good reason: they sound amazing. - 45
Zildjian 16" K Series Dark Thin Crash Cymbal
Featuring the rich, low-end character of the K series with a size that allows for a sudden presence and quick decay, the Zildjian 16" K Thin Dark Crash is an atmospheric cymbal with a wide spread of genre applications. Able to provide a quick, dark accent or a full crash, this responsive cymbal can be the perfect complement to a jazz setup or an excellent addition for the texturally rich environments of post rock. - 46
Zildjian 8" A Custom Splash Cymbal
The Zildjian A Custom 8" Splash stands firmly as a cornerstone effect in the world of cymbals with features like tight, concentric A-style lathing, a smaller bell for a more focused attack, and a paper-thin weight for sudden attack that goes as quick as it came. Part of one of the most celebrated and used cymbal series ever in production, this particular model is great for studio applications to nail those bright explosions of color while also translating well to stage use for funk, fusion, or even metal. - 48
Istanbul Agop 24" Signature Joey Waronker Ride
Operating in its current incarnation since 2004 after creating a headquarters in the United States, Istanbul Agop is one of the cymbal industry's leaders in crafting traditional Turksih cymbals. The company was founded by and named after Agop Tomurcuk, who spent decades in Turkey's sole cymbal foundry learning the craft before creating his own company.
Years of production: 2008-present
Tonal profile: full, open
Notable features: light bow, minute hammering
Associated artists: Scott McPherson (M. Ward), Bob Meyer, Christopher Bear (Grizzly Bear) - 50
Zildjian 14.25" K Custom Hybrid Hi-Hat Cymbals (Pair)
Bringing together the famed brilliant finish and over-hammered bow on the interior of the cymbals and the traditional finish with traditional lathing on the outer bow, the Zildjian 14" K Custom Hybrid Hi-Hats are built for creating a signature sound. Translating Akira Jimbo's inventive design into a hi-hat format, the versatility found here allows for sounds from a bright, tight studio "chick" to a big, open wash within the space of playing a couple further down or up on the surface of the top hat. These hats also benefit from a volume boost thanks to the additional 1/4" on the traditional 14" layout. - 52
Zildjian 15" A Series New Beat Hi-Hat Cymbals (Pair)
The Zildjian 15" A New Beat Hi-Hats makes a triumvirate out of the bright tonality of inherent in the A family, an enlarged cymbal size for a larger presence, and a medium weight in the top cymbal and a heavy weight in the bottom for a heartily-defined "chick" sound. Conceived in the 1980s as a means to craft a cymbal which could compete with the bright, louder genres emerging at the time, this hi-hat pairing is full-bodied and robust. Perfect for players who want every articulation in their playing heard. - 54
Istanbul Agop 20" 30th Anniversary Ride
Operating in its current incarnation since 2004 after creating a headquarters in the United States, Istanbul Agop is one of the cymbal industry's leaders in crafting traditional Turksih cymbals. The company was founded by and named after Agop Tomurcuk, who spent decades in Turkey's sole cymbal foundry learning the craft before creating his own company.
Conceived to celebrate the anniversary of the original Istanbul company Zilclier (Turkish for "cymbal maker"), the 30th Anniversary series was introduced in 2010. These cymbals are produced in accordance with traditional Turkish cymbal smithing and feature a completely handmade bell, each hammered by one cymbal smith.
Designed to respond with tight sticking complemented by a low frequency "roar" of a wash, the 30th Anniversary Ride is the heaviest cymbal in the series.
Years of production: 2010-present
Tonal profile: dark, dry, articulate, quiet
Notable features: no inked logo, three vertical stamps in accordance with antiquated aesthetic
Associated artists: Jim White (Dirty Three), Josh Block (White Denim), Christopher Bear (Grizzly Bear) - 55
Zildjian 18" K Series Dark Medium Thin Crash Cymbal
The Zildjian 18" K Medium Thin Dark Crash brings together features like a balanced weight, focused bell size for more musicality in the overtones, and a moody wash and attack which adds interesting new facets to any genre. Capable of doubling as a smaller, washy ride when need be, this model's a favorite choice everywhere from the studio to a punk show. - 56
Zildjian 20" A Custom Medium Ride Cymbal
Buffed to a brilliant polish, medium in weight and high-focused in tonality, the Zildjian 20" A Custom Medium Ride is a crisp cymbal built for modern playing. Whether you need to cut the mix with its enlarged bell or keep a tight sticking pattern well-articulated, this cymbal ensures every accent is delivered with gusto. - 57
Zildjian 17" K Series Dark Thin Crash Cymbal
Sporting a randomized hammering pattern through the bow, smaller bell for more focused overtones and volume response, and gradual shape through the cymbal for an even-tapered response, the Zildjian 17" K Thin Dark Crash adds warmth and atmosphere to any genre. Sedate in character, this 17" model's moody attack and short sustain make it great for adding layer and color to soundscapes. - 59
Zildjian 6" FX Zil Bel
Bringing together features like a heavy weight, brilliant finish for a brighter tonality, and a thick body that produces projected, glassy overtones like an ice bell, the Zildjian 6" Small Zil-Bell is one of the most interesting effect cymbals on the market. Very versatile, these can be stacked on top of existing cymbals on the bell for an added accent or stacked with the larger model Zil-Bell for even more chime in your kit. - 60
Zildjian 20" A Custom Crash Cymbal
Crafted with tight, machine-precise lathing that ensures uniform response, a brilliant finish for improved treble in the cymbal's character, and a thin weight with a larger bell for explosive performance, the Zildjian 20" A Custom Crash brings big presence in a big package. Able to slice through even the loudest mixes, this is an ideal choice for higher-decibel playing environments. - 61
Zildjian 22" K Series Light Ride Cymbal
Bringing together elements like a smaller bell for a drier character, thin weight through the bow for atmospheric wash with just the right amount of ping, and the dark vintage playability loved by drummers from all genres, the Zildjian 22" K Light Ride is a paragon in the world of cymbal-making. Used by players from Joey Castillo of Queens of the Stone Age to Ronnie Vanucci of The Killers, this cymbal's crashability combined with an airy articulation make it one of the most popular rides in the K line. - 62
Zildjian 16" A Series Medium Thin Crash Cymbal 1982 - 2012
Existing for more than four centuries, Zildjian is not only the oldest music company in the world, but one of the oldest companies in any market. Created as their flagship cymbal line, the Zildjian Avedis is one of the most prevalent instruments in the drumming world. The 16" medium thin crash provides a quick attack and decay with a medium tonal body. - 66
Zildjian 17" K Custom Dark Crash Cymbal
The Zildjian 17" K Custom Dark Crash sports features like a thinner weight through the bow and smaller bell for fast responses and quick decays along with an extensive hammering pattern which imparts a moodier character to the wash. Able to send forth a quick, umbrous explosion with a washy decay that gets out of the way in the mix quickly, this particular model is a favorite for pairing with brighter cymbals to achieve a very musical contrast in the setup. Whether you're looking for a new staple crash in your garage rock band or want something smoky for your jazz trio, this cymbal stands as an excellent candidate. - 67
Zildjian 18" K Custom Fast Crash Cymbal
Fashioned with a brilliant finish for glassier overtones and attack, a light weight and thin bow, and a distinct hammering and lathing process which summons up a pronounced punch with a quick decay, the Zildjian 18" K Custom Fast Crash is an all-purpose cymbal that brings character to any set up. Darker in character thanks to the K Custom design, this is nevertheless one of the "brighter" cymbals in the series and offers an excellent contrast to other crashes ideal in genres like pop, country, or worship music. - 71
Sabian 18" HHX Evolution O-Zone Crash Cymbal
The Sabian HHX 18" Evolution O-Zone Crash uses an army of 2" holes around the cymbal to create a brash tone with tons of bite. Developed with Dave Weckl, the Evolution O-Zone Crash sports a dark sound with a fairly quick decay not unlike a China or similar effect cymbal. - 73
Zildjian 20" FX Oriental Crash of Doom Cymbal
Built with a large but gradually sloping bell for a tapered sustain, a flat profile through a thin bow for the utmost in moody, atmospheric attack, and and overhammered profile for explosive attack that's front and center in any mix, the Zildjian 20" Oriental Crash Of Doom is a monstrous hybrid of china and crash in one. Developed in tandem with Dennis Chambers and based on a cymbal he found while touring in China, this model is favorited for its dark tonality and unmistakable character which lends completely new facets to any set up. - 74
Sabian 18" XSR Fast Crash Cymbal
The XSR cymbal line is an intermediate series introduced in 2016 to replace the XS20 series. XSR cymbals combine B20 alloy, pinpoint hammering/lathing and design elements from the Sabian Legacy and X-Plosion lines such as reshaped bells, lighter weights, and bright tonality. The result is a beginner cymbal series with characteristics of a more expensive series.
The Fast Crash features a medium-thin weight and light bow combination for an immediate, aggressive response similar X-Plosion crashes.
Years of Production: 2016 - present
Composition: Sabian B20 alloy (80% copper, 20% tin, traces of silver)
Tonal Profile: Bright, cutting, lively
Weight: Medium-thin - 75
Zildjian 24" K Series Light Ride Cymbal
Light in weight across the bow, deeply hammered in profile and built with a smaller bell for a larger wash, the Zildjian 24" K Light Ride is enormous in both character and complexity. Capable of providing a nuanced, crisp sticking while also sporting on the biggest, darkest crashes in Zildjian's roster, this ride brings big, Bonzo-like boom to any setup but also works excellently in lower-decibel settings such as jazz. - 77
Zildjian 21" K Custom Hybrid Ride Cymbal
Bringing together features like a medium-thin weight through the bow with an ultra-thin edge for the utmost in crashability with a slightly trashy edge, an enlarged brilliant finish bell for improved volume and projection, and a traditionally-lathed outer bow with a brilliantly-lathed inner bow and bow for one of the most complex cymbals on the market, the Zildjian 21" K Custom Hybrid Ride is a revelation in cymbal-smithing. Developed in tandem with legendary drummer Akira Jimbo, these cymbals are found on kits ranging from Joey Castillo to Travis Barker and are championed for their complexity and tone. - 79
Zildjian 18" FX Oriental China Trash Cymbal
Crafted with features like a small, focused bell, flanged lip for an even trashier character in its crash, and a more gradual profile through the bow to better straddle the line between crash and china, the Zildjian 18" Oriental China Trash is an impressive addition to any set up. Finished in a brilliant polish that complements the mellow character with some brighter overtones, this effect adds a striking component both sonically and aesthetically which works well in genres like pop, fusion, or funk. - 81
Zildjian 17" A Custom Crash Cymbal
The Zildjian 17" A Custom Crash brings together the best bits of smaller and larger crashes with an odd sizing, medium-thin weight through the bow for explosive response, and a tighter, smaller bell for the utmost in frequency focus. Designed to hone in your tone and stand present in any mix regardless of what the stringed instruments throw your way, this cymbal is a bright that hits with an aggressive edge and just the right amount of decay to make your playing heard. - 82
Zildjian 15" A Custom Mastersound Hi-Hat Cymbals (Pair)
The Zildjian 15" A Custom Mastersound Hi-Hat allows players to channel a robust, fuller-bodied sound without sacrificing the crisp response this series has staked its name on. Sharp and immediate, the brilliant finish imparts a brighter tone that plays nicely with the added volume thanks to the 15" size. Easily responsive thank to to a medium-thin top and medium weight bottom cymbal, this pairing also sports a grooved lip on the bottom model to prevent trapped air, resulting in great foot feel. - 83
Zildjian 18" A Custom Fast Crash Cymbal
The Zildjian 18" A Custom Fast Crash benefits from features like tight hammering and lathing through the bow for specifically attenuated frequencies in the character and an ultra-thin weight for an explosive attack with an almost instantaneous decay. Built for applications where slicing through turned-up guitars is tantamount, this model naturally works well in strains of metal but is also favored by studio, pop, and fusion artists for its bright sound. - 86
Zildjian 20" K Constantinople Medium Thin Low Ride Cymbal
The Zildjian 20" K Constantinople Medium Thin Low Ride highlights the most favorable traits of one of best-known cymbal lines in the world with features like an over-hammered bow crafted by hand, thinner weight through the bow for smokier response, and a reduced-size bell for more focus. Developed specifically to capture lower frequencies, this model offers excellent contrast to brighter cymbals as a crash or ride. - 87
Meinl 14" Classics Custom Dark Hi-Hat
Crafted with a matched medium weight on the top and bottom cymbals, tonally rich B10 alloy with a focus in the higher frequency spectrum, and a patented dark lathing for added volume, the Meinl 14" Classics Custom Dark Hi-Hat are as distinctive visually as they are sonically. Deceptively bright, this rendition of the Classics Custom are an ideal route for cutting through high-decibel environments like metal. - 88
Zildjian A20579-11 A Custom Box Set 14/16/18/20" Cymbal Pack
The Zildjian A Custom A2057911 Box Set is an all-in-one package curated with the most popular models of one of the world's most popular cymbal series. Bright, bold, and ultimately musical, this pack brings together a pair of 14" medium hi-hats, a set of 16" and 18" medium-thin crashes, and a 20" ride, these cymbals are handpicked to get you up and running from the practice space to the stage. Ideal for A Custom enthusiasts or players looking to make a complete switch from darker to brighter cymbals. - 89
Zildjian 21" A Custom 20th Anniversary Ride Cymbal
Crafted with immensely tight lathing for a glassy, uniform response, an enlarged bell for a more pronounced presence when projecting and showing up in the mix, and an ultra-polished brilliant finish for piercing stick attack and full, bright crashes, the Zildjian 21" A Custom 20th Anniversary Ride is a trebled can-do-all cymbal. Designed in the Zildjian Sound Lab to commemorate Armand Zildjian, this limited-edition model also featured white block logo and Armand's signature, making it a great collectible for Zildjian enthusiasts. - 90
Dream Cymbals 20" Bliss Series Paper Thin Crash Cymbal
Founded in 2005 and operating out of Canada, Dream Cymbals crafts hand-made drum set and orchestral cymbals. Though based in Canada, Dream manufactures all of their products in a family-owned gong factory in the Wuhan region of China. Opting for traditional Chinese cymbal-making methods as opposed to the popular Turkish means, each Dream cymbal is unique, even two of the exact same model and size.
The Bliss series is made in a traditional micro-lathing process with a smaller bell, broad bow design and light weight. The result is an atmospheric character with a brighter tonality than other Dream lines and organic stick feel.
The thinnest cymbal of the series, the Paper Thin Crash light profile boasts a china-like tonality and offers a delicate, airy presence.
Years of production: 2010-present
Composition: B20 Alloy (80% copper, 20% tin, traces of silver) - 93
Zildjian 20" K Custom Dark Crash Cymbal
Designed as a modern rendition of the classic K series, the K Custom line was designed to provide added volume while retaining dark tonal character. Utilizing machine-hammered techniques, the K Customs feature a drier, more staccato attack and decay with more pronounced projection. The Dark Crash responds with an umbrous, rich accent and holds a medium sustain.
Years of production: ca. 1990-present
Composition: 80% copper, 20% tin, traces of silver
Associated artists: Glenn Kotche, Manu Katche, Dave Weckl - 94
Zildjian 22" K Custom Dark Ride Cymbal
the Zildjian 22" K Custom Dark Ride brings together features like a machine-randomized hammering pattern intended to emulate vintage Turkish production modes, a mid-size bell for even response and volume projection, and a moody yet dry tonality that provides a complex stick character with the option for a china-like wash and attack. Medium-thin in weight, transferring from a ride to crash is as easy as laying in a little harder to the Dark Ride which opens up layers of atmosphere not found in other rides. - 96
Sabian 18" HHX Evolution Crash Cymbal
The Sabian 18" HHX Evolution Crash Cymbal builds on the acclaim of one of the company's most popular series with an even more dynamic response and complex presence. Warm and atmospheric, this model employs a thin weight, tightly lathed bow, and focused bell, resulting in an undulating wash and smoky articulation that retains its character even when played at high volumes thanks to the HHX Tone Focus design. Created alongside legendary drummer Dave Weckl, this cymbal is a jack of all trades ready for any genre. - 97
Zildjian 13" A Series New Beat Hi-Hat Cymbals (Pair)
With a medium weight top cymbal and heavy bottom for a robust stick sound with a traditional finish for a classic look, the Zildjian 13" A New Beat Hi-Hats are a miniaturized rendition of the classic model started in the '80s. Originally conceived to compete with the louder playing environments of the time, this higher-pitched model is perfect for defined studio recordings and stage performance alike. - 99
Zildjian 8" K Series Splash Cymbal
Crafted with features like a smaller bell for a more focused character, a paper-thin weight for immediate attack and presence, and an ultra-short decay because of the cymbal's size, the Zildjian K 8" Splash is a paragon example of what an effect cymbal should be. Retaining the darker tonality inherent in the K. Zildjian tradition with a bit of a brighter bite, these cymbals are favorites among studio and funk musicians for its ability to accentuate. - 100
Zildjian 19" K Constantinople Crash/Ride Cymbal
Bringing together features like a medium-thin weight through the bow, wide, traditional lathing for a balanced response, and a gradually shaped mid-size bell, Zildjian 19" K Constantinople Crash Ride is a versatile option in the K family. Able to fill a lot of roles thanks to its odd sizing, this model benefits from the punch of a smaller cymbal while retaining the presence and decay of a larger one.
