Best Meinl 22" Ride Cymbals 2026
Premium Meinl 22" ride cymbals - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
GENRES & STYLES:
For Rock
For Hard Rock
For Progressive
For Power Playing
For Large Venues
For Heavy Music
#1
⭐
5.0/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Meinl 22" Byzance Dual Crash/Ride
by
Meinl
Power Playing
Rock
Heavy Music
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic impact
✓ PROS
- • Rich, full-bodied ride sound
- • Powerful projection and presence
✗ CONS
- • May ring too much for intricate patterns
- • Expensive investment
Meinl 22" Byzance Dual Crash/RideMeinl 22" Byzance Dual Crash/RideSize: 22"Byzance seriesB22DUCRExtra...
⭐
5.0/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 358873
$658
#2
⭐
4.6/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl 22" Pure Alloy E.Hammered C-R
by
Meinl
Power Playing
Heavy Music
Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✓ PROS
- • Great for large venue performance
- • Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✗ CONS
- • Expensive investment
- • Physically demanding to play effectively
Meinl 22" Pure Alloy E.Hammered C-RRide CymbalSize: 22"Pure Alloy SeriesFinish: TraditionalStrong machine...
⭐
4.6/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 581433
$461
#3
⭐
4.7/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl 22" Byzance Extra Dry M. Ride
by
Meinl
Rock
Progressive
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for large venue performance
✓ PROS
- • Powerful projection and presence
- • Impressive visual and sonic impact
✗ CONS
- • May ring too much for intricate patterns
- • Requires strong cymbal stand
Meinl 22" Byzance Extra Dry M. RideMedium Ride CymbalByzance series22" SizeExtra dry (natural)...
⭐
4.7/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 111375
$681
#4
⭐
4.7/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl 22" Byzance Big Apple Ride
by
Meinl
Large Venues
Hard Rock
Progressive
Key Feature:
• Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✓ PROS
- • Impressive visual and sonic impact
- • Great for large venue performance
✗ CONS
- • Physically demanding to play effectively
- • Expensive investment
Meinl 22" Byzance Big Apple RideRideEspecially for the use of traditional drum jazz drum musicA small bell with a...
⭐
4.7/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 278585
$658
#5
⭐
4.9/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl 22" Byzance Heavy H. Ride
by
Meinl
Progressive
Power Playing
Heavy Music
Key Feature:
• Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✓ PROS
- • Great for large venue performance
- • Impressive visual and sonic impact
✗ CONS
- • May ring too much for intricate patterns
- • Expensive investment
Meinl 22" Byzance Heavy H. RideRide cymbalSize: 22"Byzance Heavy Hammered SeriesFinish: BrilliantMaterial:...
⭐
4.9/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 406217
$648
#6
⭐
4.5/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl 22" Byzance Medium Thin Ride
by
Meinl
Large Venues
Rock
Heavy Music
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic impact
✓ PROS
- • Powerful projection and presence
- • Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✗ CONS
- • Requires strong cymbal stand
- • May ring too much for intricate patterns
Meinl 22" Byzance Medium Thin RideRide CymbalByzance seriesSize: 22"Medium Thin Jazz RideByzance cymbals are...
⭐
4.5/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 221848
$658
#7
⭐
4.5/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Meinl 22" Byzance Equilibrium Ride
by
Meinl
Progressive
Power Playing
Heavy Music
Key Feature:
• Powerful projection and presence
✓ PROS
- • Powerful projection and presence
- • Excellent sustain and crash capability
✗ CONS
- • Requires strong cymbal stand
- • Can be overwhelming in small spaces
Meinl 22" Byzance Equilibrium RideRide CymbalMatt Garstka (Equilibrium) signature modelSize: 22"Byzance...
⭐
4.5/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 557702
$681
#8
⭐
4.7/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Meinl 22" Byzance Medium Ride
by
Meinl
Hard Rock
Rock
Heavy Music
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and crash capability
✓ PROS
- • Powerful projection and presence
- • Excellent sustain and crash capability
✗ CONS
- • Requires strong cymbal stand
- • Can be overwhelming in small spaces
Meinl 22" Byzance Medium Ride22" Medium RideByzance seriesTraditional executionHandmade in TurkeyRefined and...
⭐
4.7/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 111844
$604
#9
⭐
4.9/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Meinl 22" Byzance Dark Spectrum Ride
by
Meinl
Rock
Heavy Music
Power Playing
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic impact
✓ PROS
- • Impressive visual and sonic impact
- • Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✗ CONS
- • Can be overwhelming in small spaces
- • Expensive investment
Meinl 22" Byzance Dark Spectrum RideSignature Ride CymbalByzance seriesDark Spectrum Ride (Rodney Holmes Signature...
⭐
4.9/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 221815
$658
#10
⭐
4.9/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Meinl 22" Byzance Jazz Monophonic R.
by
Meinl
Heavy Music
Progressive
Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Great for large venue performance
✓ PROS
- • Rich, full-bodied ride sound
- • Powerful projection and presence
✗ CONS
- • Requires strong cymbal stand
- • Physically demanding to play effectively
Meinl 22" Byzance Jazz Monophonic R.Ride CymbalSize: 22"Byzance seriesDeep tuned Ride cymbal with warm...
⭐
4.9/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 428658
$648
#11
⭐
4.8/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Meinl 22" Byzance Foundry Reserve R
by
Meinl
Power Playing
Large Venues
Progressive
Key Feature:
• Great for large venue performance
✓ PROS
- • Rich, full-bodied ride sound
- • Excellent sustain and crash capability
✗ CONS
- • Can be overwhelming in small spaces
- • Requires strong cymbal stand
Meinl 22" Byzance Foundry Reserve RRide CymbalsSize: 22"Byzance Foundry Reserve SeriesB20 BronzeTraditional...
⭐
4.8/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 456944
$768
#12
⭐
4.6/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl 22" Byzance Tradit. Light Ride
by
Meinl
Hard Rock
Large Venues
Rock
Key Feature:
• Powerful projection and presence
✓ PROS
- • Impressive visual and sonic impact
- • Great for large venue performance
✗ CONS
- • Expensive investment
- • May ring too much for intricate patterns
Meinl 22" Byzance Tradit. Light Ride22" RideFinish: TraditionalB20 bronze alloyHand hammeredUnique lookVery...
⭐
4.6/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 334174
$648
#13
⭐
4.6/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl 22" Byzance Extra Ham. Ride
by
Meinl
Hard Rock
Progressive
Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic impact
✓ PROS
- • Impressive visual and sonic impact
- • Excellent sustain and crash capability
✗ CONS
- • Can be overwhelming in small spaces
- • Requires strong cymbal stand
Meinl 22" Byzance Extra Ham. RideRide CymbalByzance SeriesTraditional modelSize: 22"Material: B20 bronze...
⭐
4.6/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 606865
$659
#14
⭐
4.8/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Meinl 22" Byzance Vintage Pure Light
by
Meinl
Power Playing
Heavy Music
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✓ PROS
- • Powerful projection and presence
- • Great for large venue performance
✗ CONS
- • Requires strong cymbal stand
- • Can be overwhelming in small spaces
Meinl 22" Byzance Vintage Pure LightRide CymbalByzance seriesSize: 22"Finish: NaturalB20 bronzeHand...
⭐
4.8/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 334179
$637
#15
⭐
4.8/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Meinl 22" Byzance Extra Dry Th. Ride
by
Meinl
Progressive
Hard Rock
Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and crash capability
✓ PROS
- • Powerful projection and presence
- • Impressive visual and sonic impact
✗ CONS
- • May ring too much for intricate patterns
- • Physically demanding to play effectively
Meinl 22" Byzance Extra Dry Th. RideRide CymbalByzance series22" Extra Dry Thin RideExtra dry (natural)...
⭐
4.8/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 308291
$659
How to Choose the Best 22" 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 22" 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.
