Cymbals

Forged from the legendary 602 Bronze (CuSn20), offering a complete new wide and dynamic sound dimension, developed in close collaboration with Vinnie Colaiuta, handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, conceived and executed according to Vinnie's uncompromising sound concepts for a wide all-round application. Formula 602 Modern Essentials cymbals combine the essence of the Formula 602 Classic Sounds models – transparency and stick definition – with the richness, warmth, darkness and a bit of complexity of the Signature Traditionals series besides providing slightly more pizzazz than its Classic Sounds siblings. Learn More

Low frequency range with esoteric character due to the untreated finish. Dark, earthy, with a short sustain and a defined ping and bell. Learn More

True to their name, the Fast Crashes have a smooth, fast decay following an initial strong attack. Featuring a new bell design, these Crashes are bright, full-bodied and musical. The thinner weight provides a soft, "buttery" feel for plenty of playability.
Zildjian's classic sound is embodied by A Zildjian and immortalized in countless recordings by the greatest drummers of all time. Known for their versatility, these bright cymbals range from paper thin and delicate to extra heavy and cutting. Recent adjustments were made to the curvature and weights of many current models to capture the sweet spot of the classic A sound, producing crashes, rides, and hats that reflect today's musical styles.

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The sound is raw and aggressive but always musical and extremely funky. Learn More

This series is the result of almost 80 years of cymbals manufacturing, making Class the most complete and versatile range available. Learn More

K Custom Special Dry are the original dry cymbal remastered for today’s modern musical styles. These raw and earthy cymbals deliver a dry, funky sound with a quick fast attack, lots of dirt, yet shuts down quickly for a powerful expression of personality. These unique HiHats feature:

- A thin top with heavy bottom
- Nice solid chick sound with a dark stick sound
- Dirty sounding bark with open HiHats
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These hand crafted cymbals look as they sound dark, and complex. Reminiscent of cymbals from the 50s and 60s yet distinctly modern and relevant for today's music, Kerope is named in honor of Kerope Zildjian, who presided over one of the most storied periods in Zildjian history.
The Kerope line draws from Zildjian's rich history and cymbal making expertise to bring forth the most authentic vintage K recreation to date. These hand crafted cymbals look as they sound - dark, and complex. Named in honor of Kerope Zildjian, who presided over one of the most storied periods in Zildjian history, each cymbal is meticulously hand crafted using a 14-step process that encompasses the best of everything we have learned in 390 years of cymbal making.

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A more modern and innovative sounding cymbal for the professional drummer. Learn More

Bright, singing musical tone ideal for special accents and effects. Large, deep bell shape. High pitch. Use individually or with the large model to produce complimentary tones that contrast perfectly with each other. Mount regularly or inverted for special tones.
Zil-Bels deliver distinct tones that are idea for special accent and effects. The larger size has a deep bell shape and a low pitch, while the smaller size provides a bright, singing musical tone. Zil-Bels can be mounted regularly or inverted.

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SABIAN is all about designing and creating cymbals and sounds that are right for you. Learn More

Paiste 900 Series cymbals are crafted from 2002 Bronze in a sophisticated hybrid manufacturing process refined by Swiss hand hammering and lathing. Innovative design provides 900 Series cymbals with greater flexibility, resulting in a giving feel and outstanding playability at a modest price.

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With an exceptionally quick and sensitive response from the lightest touch, S Family thin crashes feature a bright, full crash sound with a beautiful shimmery sustain. Smaller size thin crashes are light and quick, and also work well as stacker cymbals.

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Designed with Peter Erskine, the all-important 2nd ride. With a clear, warm ride sound and the superb textural qualities of a 3-rivet cluster.
Important information about this cymbal:This cymbal is hand-crafted using processes that give it a unique and deliberately varied finish. Variations in color, hammer marks, pitting, and other visual marks are expected and are inherent of these special processes to achieve this cymbal's look and unique sound. Such variations should not be considered a defect in workmanship. We do not recommend cleaning any of our natural finish cymbals with cymbal cleaning products as they should only be cleaned with a soft, dry cloth.
Drawing from the spirit of the legendary K Zildjian range, K Custom cymbals are dark, rich and dry and enable today's drummers to utilize complex K sounds in a more modern musical environment. They feature traditional K hammering, plus a variety of additional modern hammering techniques that produce unique sonic capabilities. Recommended for modern jazz, studio, country and medium rock. K Customs are designed with today's diverse music scene in mind.

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30 years after their launch, an icon of the Zildjian cymbal family returns to our portfolio. The reimagined Z Custom series delivers powerfully explosive, bright, and cutting sounds for drummers to unleash their sound across metal, punk, hard rock, and more. A revised design enhances the musicality, feel, and durability of these legendary cymbals. Featuring a brilliant finish and the classic star pattern of the original Z Custom, they look as good as they sound. The signature Z Custom sound cuts through any mix, delivering bold tones for limitless musical expression. Z Custom crashes bring unrivaled power and energy to any drum kit. When heavier music demands maximum volume, Z Custom crashes cut above the on-stage mix and project with brightness, power and loudness. Features Designed for the hardest hitting drummers playing live music Bright, with explosively loud crash and cut Slightly lighter in weight compared to original Z Custom crashes Brilliant finish with original star pattern hammering Extremely versatile and powerful Learn More