Cymbals
Cymbals are a fundamental part of the drum kit. Cymbals are often what gives a drummer their unique sound and style.
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Meinl Cymbals
Meinl Cymbals made their first cymbal back in 1952. Since then they have grown to become one of the leading cymbal manufacturers.
Paiste Cymbals
The Swiss cymbal maker behind the 2002 series, Giant Beats and gongs — the bright, cutting sound of classic rock.
Sabian Cymbals
Sabian cymbals are a force in drumming. Founded by Robert Zildjian in 1981 after a disagreement at Zildjian, Sabian is now one of the leading cymbal makers.
Zildjian Cymbals
Cymbals from Zildjian, the oldest name in the business — the A, K and K Custom lines reviewed, and the drummers in the Rig Vault who play them.
Cymbal Buying Guides
Buying cymbals? Our guides cover hi-hats, crashes, rides and chinas — what each alloy and weight does, and which sets are worth the money.
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Cymbal Buying Guides
Low Volume Cymbals | What are the best ones for you?
The best low volume cymbals for home practice, quiet gigs and teaching: Zildjian L80, Sabian Quiet Tone, Meinl Practice HCS, Agean R and budget sets.
Meinl Cymbals
Meinl Byzance Trash Crash | Review and guide (2026)
Meinl's Byzance trash crashes landed in 2021. Here is the full line-up in 2026, from Brilliant to Dark and Dual, what they sound like and what they cost.
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Head to Head
Zildjian L80 vs Sabian Quiet Tone | How quiet?
The three low volume cymbal sets worth buying, side by side: how quiet each one really is, what survives the drop in volume, and which one suits you.
Head to Head
Sabian AAX vs HHX | Bright and cutting, or dark and complex?
Sabian AAX vs HHX, the two professional lines side by side: the hammering, the sound, the cut, the price per cymbal, and which fits the music you actually play.
All Our Buying Guides
Cymbal buying guide | Your first proper set
Packs vs individual cymbals, brass vs B8 vs B20, the sizes that matter and the cymbal sets we'd actually buy at every budget.
Sabian HHX
Sabian HHX Cymbals | The ultimate guide (2026)
Sabian HHX cymbals are dark, complex and loud enough for the stage. Here is the 2026 line-up, from Complex and Evolution to Anthology, with prices.
Meinl Cymbals
Meinl Pure Alloy Cymbals | Drummer's guide (2026)
Meinl Pure Alloy cymbals sit between Byzance and Classics Custom. Here's the 2026 line-up, from the medium models to Extra Hammered, with sound and prices.
Sabian AAX
Sabian AAX Cymbals | The ultimate drummer's guide
Sabian AAX cymbals have become a staple of many professional drummers setups. They look incredible, have a great tone and there is a big selection to
Meinl Cymbals
Chris Coleman Signature Ride Cymbal - Meinl C Squared - Byzance Vintage
The Meinl C Squared Ride is the new signature cymbal of the drummer Chris Coleman. The Chris Coleman signature ride cymbal is part of the Meinl Byzance
Sabian AA
Sabian AA Holy China | A deep dive into this incredible china cymbal
The Sabian AA Holy China has become a favourite amongst drummers. Holy China is a beast of a cymbal that has a distinct sound and unique look. Since its
Meinl Cymbals
Meinl Classics Custom Dark 18" Big Bell Ride | 2026 review
Meinl's 18" Classics Custom Dark Heavy Big Bell Ride launched in 2021. Is it still the metal left-side ride to beat in 2026? Sound, alloy and price.
Cymbal Buying Guides
Low Volume Cymbals | What are the best ones for you?
The best low volume cymbals for home practice, quiet gigs and teaching: Zildjian L80, Sabian Quiet Tone, Meinl Practice HCS, Agean R and budget sets.
Meinl Cymbals
Meinl Byzance Trash Crash | Review and guide (2026)
Meinl's Byzance trash crashes landed in 2021. Here is the full line-up in 2026, from Brilliant to Dark and Dual, what they sound like and what they cost.
Sabian Cymbals
Sabian FRX Cymbals | The new must-have cymbals for small gigs?
It is great to see companies pushing the boundaries of what a cymbal has traditionally been. Today we are looking at the FRX offering from Sabian. We
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