Best Meinl 20" Ride Cymbals 2025

Premium Meinl 20" ride cymbals - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Pop For Jazz For All Genres For Standard Setup For Universal Applications

BRANDS: Paiste Meinl Zultan Zildjian Istanbul Mehmet Istanbul Agop Sabian Masterwork

Meinl 20" Byzance Big Apple Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Meinl 20" Byzance Big Apple Ride

by Meinl

Universal Applications Jazz Standard Setup

Key Feature:

• Wide selection of models and weights

✓ PROS

• Industry standard for most drummers
• Great for virtually any musical style

✗ CONS

• Can sound generic without careful selection
• May lack character of specialty sizes

Meinl 20" Byzance Big Apple RideRide CymbalSize: 20"Byzance SeriesEspecially made for traditional jazz...

⭐ 4.6/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 544014

$527

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Meinl 20" Byzance Foundry Reserve R - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Meinl 20" Byzance Foundry Reserve R

by Meinl

Rock Pop Universal Applications

Key Feature:

• Most popular and versatile ride size

✓ PROS

• Industry standard for most drummers
• Wide selection of models and weights

✗ CONS

• Can sound generic without careful selection
• Competition in frequency range with other cymbals

Meinl 20" Byzance Foundry Reserve RRide CymbalSize: 20"Byzance Foundry Reserve SeriesB20 bronzeTraditional...

⭐ 4.5/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 456943

$658

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Meinl 20" Byzance Dark B. Apple Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Meinl 20" Byzance Dark B. Apple Ride

by Meinl

Pop Rock Standard Setup

Key Feature:

• Great for virtually any musical style

✓ PROS

• Excellent balance of all characteristics
• Most popular and versatile ride size

✗ CONS

• Competition in frequency range with other cymbals
• May not excel in highly specific applications

Meinl 20" Byzance Dark B. Apple RideDark Ride CymbalSize: 20"Byzance SeriesBig Apple Dark RideMade especially...

⭐ 4.8/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 379284

$549

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Meinl 20" Byzance Extra Dry M. Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Meinl 20" Byzance Extra Dry M. Ride

by Meinl

Jazz Universal Applications Standard Setup

Key Feature:

• Industry standard for most drummers

✓ PROS

• Industry standard for most drummers
• Excellent balance of all characteristics

✗ CONS

• May not excel in highly specific applications
• Competition in frequency range with other cymbals

Meinl 20" Byzance Extra Dry M. RideMedium Ride CymbalSize: 20"Byzance SeriesExtra dry "natural"...

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 151059

$527

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Meinl 20" Byzance Foundry Reserve LR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Meinl 20" Byzance Foundry Reserve LR

by Meinl

Standard Setup All Genres Pop

Key Feature:

• Excellent balance of all characteristics

✓ PROS

• Great for virtually any musical style
• Industry standard for most drummers

✗ CONS

• Competition in frequency range with other cymbals
• May not excel in highly specific applications

Meinl 20" Byzance Foundry Reserve LRLight Ride CymbalsSize: 20"Byzance Foundry Reserve SeriesB20...

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 456946

$658

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Meinl 20" Pure Alloy Thin Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Meinl 20" Pure Alloy Thin Ride

by Meinl

Universal Applications Pop Standard Setup

Key Feature:

• Industry standard for most drummers

✓ PROS

• Great for virtually any musical style
• Excellent balance of all characteristics

✗ CONS

• Requires good technique for optimal sound
• May lack character of specialty sizes

Meinl 20" Pure Alloy Thin RideRide CymbalSize: 20"Pure Alloy SeriesFinish: TraditionalMechanical high-tech...

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 581532

$366

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Meinl 20" Pure Alloy E.Hammered Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Meinl 20" Pure Alloy E.Hammered Ride

by Meinl

Pop All Genres Standard Setup

Key Feature:

• Most popular and versatile ride size

✓ PROS

• Industry standard for most drummers
• Great for virtually any musical style

✗ CONS

• Requires good technique for optimal sound
• May lack character of specialty sizes

Meinl 20" Pure Alloy E.Hammered RideRide CymbalSize: 20"Pure Alloy SeriesFinish: TraditionalThickness:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 581435

$406

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Meinl 20" Byzance Sand Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl 20" Byzance Sand Ride

by Meinl

Jazz Rock Pop

Key Feature:

• Industry standard for most drummers

✓ PROS

• Wide selection of models and weights
• Great for virtually any musical style

✗ CONS

• Competition in frequency range with other cymbals
• May not excel in highly specific applications

Meinl 20" Byzance Sand Ride20" Ride CymbalByzance SeriesBenny Greb Signature Ride CymbalsWarm soft stick...

⭐ 4.6/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 237858

$527

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Meinl 20" Byzance Polyphonic Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Meinl 20" Byzance Polyphonic Ride

by Meinl

Standard Setup Universal Applications Rock

Key Feature:

• Most popular and versatile ride size

✓ PROS

• Industry standard for most drummers
• Most popular and versatile ride size

✗ CONS

• Requires good technique for optimal sound
• May not excel in highly specific applications

Meinl 20" Byzance Polyphonic RideRide CymbalByzance SeriesTraditional modelSize: 20"B20 bronze...

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 606863

$549

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Meinl 20" Byzance Raw Bell Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.8/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Meinl 20" Byzance Raw Bell Ride

by Meinl

Rock Universal Applications All Genres

Key Feature:

• Wide selection of models and weights

✓ PROS

• Most popular and versatile ride size
• Industry standard for most drummers

✗ CONS

• May not excel in highly specific applications
• May lack character of specialty sizes

Meinl 20" Byzance Raw Bell RideRide CymbalSize: 20"Dark (natural) performanceExtraordinary Ride cymbal with...

⭐ 4.8/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 271700

$571

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Meinl 20" Classics Custom Dual Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Meinl 20" Classics Custom Dual Ride

by Meinl

All Genres Universal Applications Rock

Key Feature:

• Most popular and versatile ride size

✓ PROS

• Industry standard for most drummers
• Most popular and versatile ride size

✗ CONS

• May not excel in highly specific applications
• Requires good technique for optimal sound

Meinl 20" Classics Custom Dual RideRide CymbalSize: 20"Material: B-12 BronzeFinish: Dark / BrilliantWarm...

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 528059

$285

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Meinl 20" Byzance Medium Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl 20" Byzance Medium Ride

by Meinl

All Genres Standard Setup Rock

Key Feature:

• Most popular and versatile ride size

✓ PROS

• Excellent balance of all characteristics
• Great for virtually any musical style

✗ CONS

• May lack character of specialty sizes
• Requires good technique for optimal sound

Meinl 20" Byzance Medium RideMedium RideSize: 20"Byzance seriesTraditional finishHandmade in TurkeyRefined...

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 148556

$549

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Meinl 20" Pure Alloy E.Hammered C-R - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.8/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Meinl 20" Pure Alloy E.Hammered C-R

by Meinl

Universal Applications Standard Setup Jazz

Key Feature:

• Wide selection of models and weights

✓ PROS

• Excellent balance of all characteristics
• Wide selection of models and weights

✗ CONS

• May lack character of specialty sizes
• Can sound generic without careful selection

Meinl 20" Pure Alloy E.Hammered C-RRide CymbalSize: 20"Pure Alloy SeriesFinish: TraditionalStrong machine...

⭐ 4.8/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 581432

$395

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Meinl 20" Classics Custom Dark Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Meinl 20" Classics Custom Dark Ride

by Meinl

Rock Jazz Pop

Key Feature:

• Industry standard for most drummers

✓ PROS

• Great for virtually any musical style
• Most popular and versatile ride size

✗ CONS

• May lack character of specialty sizes
• May not excel in highly specific applications

Meinl 20" Classics Custom Dark RideRide CymbalClassics Custom SeriesSize: 20"Finish: NaturalB12 BronzeGood...

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 334183

$263

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Meinl 20" Byzance Thin Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Meinl 20" Byzance Thin Ride

by Meinl

Rock Universal Applications Jazz

Key Feature:

• Great for virtually any musical style

✓ PROS

• Excellent balance of all characteristics
• Great for virtually any musical style

✗ CONS

• May lack character of specialty sizes
• Can sound generic without careful selection

Meinl 20" Byzance Thin RideRide CymbalByzance SeriesSize: 20"Thin Jazz RideByzance cymbals are handmade in...

⭐ 4.7/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 221850

$548

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How to Choose the Best 20" Ride Cymbals

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced 20" ride cymbals typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

Best Meinl 20" Ride Cymbals 2025

Meinl 20" Byzance Big Apple Ride

Meinl 20" Byzance Foundry Reserve R

Meinl 20" Byzance Dark B. Apple Ride

Meinl 20" Byzance Extra Dry M. Ride

Meinl 20" Byzance Foundry Reserve LR

Meinl 20" Pure Alloy Thin Ride

Meinl 20" Pure Alloy E.Hammered Ride

Meinl 20" Byzance Sand Ride

Meinl 20" Byzance Polyphonic Ride

Meinl 20" Byzance Raw Bell Ride

Meinl 20" Classics Custom Dual Ride

Meinl 20" Byzance Medium Ride

Meinl 20" Pure Alloy E.Hammered C-R

Meinl 20" Classics Custom Dark Ride

Meinl 20" Byzance Thin Ride

How to Choose the Best 20" Ride Cymbals

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying 20" ride cymbals?

How much should I spend on 20" ride cymbals?

Are expensive 20" ride cymbals worth the investment?

What are the best brands for 20" ride cymbals?

Should I buy 20" ride cymbals online or in-store?

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