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Ride Cymbals

63 ride cymbals from Zildjian, Meinl Percussion, Sabian and more.

Recommended Ride Cymbals

Itshand

18-Inch

+18-inch size is smaller than typical ride cymbals
+Copper alloy bronze construction
+Described as a bright, focused tone
−Small 18-inch size may sound thin for full ride playing
No price recorded yet.
Meinl Percussion

22-Inch

+22-inch diameter, a common size for ride cymbals
+Extra dry thin profile for a short, washy sound
+Byzance line from Meinl
−Thin profile may sound less cutting at high volume
No price recorded yet.
Meinl Percussion

21-Inch

+21-inch diameter for a larger ride surface
+Made in Germany
+B12 bronze construction
−Dark finish may sound less bright than standard ride cymbals
No price recorded yet.
Meinl Percussion

20-Inch

+20-inch diameter, a versatile ride size
+Made in Germany
+B12 bronze construction
−Dual finish may give a less focused sound than single-finish cymbals
No price recorded yet.
Meinl Percussion
+Three-piece set with 14, 16 and 20-inch cymbals
+Made in Germany
+B12 bronze construction
−Set includes sizes you may not need for every kit
No price recorded yet.
Sabian

Bronze, 22-Inch

+22-inch diameter gives a large ride cymbal sound
+Bronze construction for a traditional cymbal tone
+Designed as a ride cymbal for drum set playing
No price recorded yet.
Stagg

Gold, 20-Inch

+20-inch medium ride cymbal for standard drum kits
+Part of the EX series of ride cymbals
+Medium weight suits general drum set playing
No price recorded yet.
Stagg

Bronze, 21-Inch

+21-inch diameter gives a larger ride cymbal sound
+Medium ride cymbal from the Genghis Series
+Dual-named model suited to drum set playing
No price recorded yet.
Meinl Percussion

18-Inch

+18-inch size suits smaller drum kits
+Made in Germany
+Brass alloy construction
−Smaller 18-inch size gives less surface for stick articulation
No price recorded yet.
Meinl Percussion

22-Inch

+22-inch diameter, usable for ride or crash
+Hand hammered B20 bronze
+Made in Turkey
−Hand hammering can make the finish less uniform
No price recorded yet.
Meinl Percussion

18-Inch

+18-inch big bell ride for a strong, defined ping
+Made in Germany
+B12 bronze construction
−Smaller 18-inch size gives less surface for stick articulation
No price recorded yet.
Sabian

22-Inch

+22-inch diameter gives a large playing surface for a broad wash
+Thin weight suits a fast, washy, open sound
+HHX Complex line is built for a bright, dynamic sound
−Thin 22-inch cymbal sounds washier and less controlled for heavy playing
No price recorded yet.
Zildjian

22-Inch

+22-inch size suits a full-range ride sound
+Described as a warm dark wash for the ride
+Described as clear stick definition on the ride
No price recorded yet.
Meinl Percussion

22-Inch

+22-inch diameter gives a large, full ride sound
+Byzance Jazz series is built for jazz-style playing
+Dark ride design suits softer, washy tones
No price recorded yet.
Meinl Percussion

22-Inch

+22-inch diameter, a standard ride size
+Made in Germany
+Brass alloy construction
No price recorded yet.
Zildjian

Multicolor, 20-Inch

+20-inch size is a common ride cymbal diameter
+Dark complex wash suits jazz and old-world sound
+Crisp stick definition for clear ride patterns
No price recorded yet.
Zildjian

Bronze, 20-Inch

+20-inch size is a common ride cymbal diameter
+Clear stick definition for articulate ride patterns
+Balanced wash and sustain for full drum set use
No price recorded yet.
Zildjian

22-Inch

+22-inch size gives a large ride cymbal surface
+Dark complex wash suits jazz and big band play
+Warm stick response for nuanced playing
No price recorded yet.
Zildjian

22-Inch

+22-inch size gives a large ride cymbal surface
+Full-bodied wash with clear bell articulation
+Powerful stick definition for driving ride patterns
No price recorded yet.
Zildjian

21-Inch

+21-inch size is a common ride cymbal diameter
+Clear stick definition for articulate ride patterns
+Balanced wash and sustain for full drum set use
No price recorded yet.
Zildjian

21-Inch

+21-inch size is a common ride cymbal diameter
+Clear stick definition for articulate ride patterns
+Balanced wash and sustain for full drum set use
No price recorded yet.
Zildjian

20-Inch

+20-inch size is a common ride cymbal diameter
+Crisp stick definition for clear ride patterns
+Clear bell accents for defined bell playing
No price recorded yet.

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