Cymbals news

Sabian has introduced SBr, a new series of brass cymbals designed to offer improved quality and value for the entry level drummer.

New Grilles from TRX Cymbals feature a "distinctive design and venting system that give them a unique sound that's more than a crash but less than a china."

Originally available only in Natural Finish, Xs20 are also now available in Brilliant Finish.

Sabian promises that the Raw Bell Dry Ride design offers players a highly effective versatility at virtually any volume and in any style of music.

Sabian has added a crash model to their Vault Artisan range of professional cymbals, the Artisan Crash, a thin/extra-thin model in 16- and 18-inch sizes.

The TRX Cymbal Co. has introduced five new effects cymbals including three China-Splash cymbals and two sizes of heavy bells, called "T-Bells".

If a 22" ride doesn't deliver that little extra that a drummer is looking for, and the sound of a 24" ride is too dominant, then the all new 23" Byzance medium and heavy rides are the way to go.

New DRK/BRT Hi-Hats from TRX Cymbals feature DRK bottom and BRT top hi-hat cymbals to produce "bright, penetrating closed hi-hat sounds."

In a move they say was driven by consumer curiosity, Sabian has buried 100 of its Vault Artisan ride cymbals and will dig them up from the ground in mid-2009.

Sabian has introduced the AAX X-Plosion Fast Crash, which it describes as "thinner, more responsive and with a glassier, higher pitch".

Meinl has introduced two new pre-packaged cymbal sets.

The PAR100 Anarchy Crasher is the latest addition to the Pearl Percussion Anarchy.

The Avedis Zildjian Company has introduced seven additional new models within the A Custom Rezo series.

The TRX Cymbal Company has announced that it is expanding its popular BRT Series to include a 24˝ ride, 21˝ and 22˝ crashes and 15˝ hi-hats.

The new line of Soundcaster Fusion cymbals is made from B12 bronze alloy, produced in Meinl's German factory using computerized hammering methods.

Zildjian announces the introduction of a second generation series of Ride cymbals designed with renowned jazz drummer, Bill Stewart.

Zildjian announces its first-ever range of color-coated cymbals, the "Pitch Black" series which was designed specifically for Rock and Metal applications.

Zildjian introduces six new Crash cymbals in the brand's A Custom cymbal series.

Istanbul presents the Idris Muhammad Signature 22" Ride, a new model inspired by the famous jazz drummer.

SABIAN has expanded its Vault collection with the introduction of 13-inch Vault Fierce Hats.

Paiste announces a major expansion of the Twenty Series.

Paiste announces the introduction of the Signature Reflector Bell Ride.