Best Meinl 22" Ride Cymbals 2025

Premium Meinl 22" ride cymbals - legendary tone and craftsmanship

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

PRICE RANGES: Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Hard Rock For Progressive For Power Playing For Large Venues For Heavy Music

BRANDS: Meinl Paiste Zultan Istanbul Agop Zildjian Istanbul Mehmet Sabian

Meinl 22" Byzance Medium Thin Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Meinl 22" Pure Alloy Thin Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Meinl 22" Pure Alloy Thin Ride

by Meinl

Large Venues Power Playing Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for large venue performance

✓ PROS

• Impressive visual and sonic impact
• Excellent sustain and crash capability

✗ CONS

• Can be overwhelming in small spaces
• May ring too much for intricate patterns

Meinl 22" Pure Alloy Thin RideRide CymbalSize: 22"Pure Alloy SeriesFinish: TraditionalMechanical high-tech...

⭐ 5.0/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 581536

$417

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Meinl 22" Byz. Sizzle Jazz Ch. Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Meinl 22" Byz. Sizzle Jazz Ch. Ride

by Meinl

Power Playing Large Venues Hard Rock

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and presence

✓ PROS

• Powerful projection and presence
• Excellent sustain and crash capability

✗ CONS

• Can be overwhelming in small spaces
• Requires strong cymbal stand

Meinl 22" Byz. Sizzle Jazz Ch. RideChina Ride CymbalByzance seriesSize: 22"Jazz model (brilliant)Cymbal with...

⭐ 4.8/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 613803

$659

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Meinl 22" Byzance Tradit. Light Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Meinl 22" Byzance Foundry Reserve LR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Meinl 22" Byzance Foundry Reserve LR

by Meinl

Large Venues Progressive Power Playing

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and presence

✓ PROS

• Excellent sustain and crash capability
• Impressive visual and sonic impact

✗ CONS

• Can be overwhelming in small spaces
• May ring too much for intricate patterns

Meinl 22" Byzance Foundry Reserve LRLight Ride CymbalsSize: 22"Byzance Foundry Reserve SeriesB20...

⭐ 4.7/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 456947

$768

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Meinl 22" Byzance Heavy H. Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Meinl 22" Byzance Dark B.Apple Trad. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl 22" Byzance Dark B.Apple Trad.

by Meinl

Progressive Hard Rock Power Playing

Key Feature:

• Excellent sustain and crash capability

✓ PROS

• Rich, full-bodied ride sound
• Excellent sustain and crash capability

✗ CONS

• Physically demanding to play effectively
• Requires strong cymbal stand

Meinl 22" Byzance Dark B.Apple Trad.Meinl Byzance Series 22" Big Apple Tradition Ride CymbalSize:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 527545

$681

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Meinl 22" Byzance Jazz Monophonic R. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Meinl 22" Byzance Dual Crash/Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Meinl 22" Byzance Sand Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.8/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Meinl 22" Byzance Sand Ride

by Meinl

Heavy Music Power Playing Progressive

Key Feature:

• Rich, full-bodied ride sound

✓ PROS

• Great for large venue performance
• Powerful projection and presence

✗ CONS

• Physically demanding to play effectively
• May ring too much for intricate patterns

Meinl 22" Byzance Sand RideRideByzance seriesBenny Greb Signature ride cymbalsWarm soft stick soundVintage sound...

⭐ 4.8/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 278577

$658

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Meinl 22" Byzance Sand Crash/Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Meinl 22" Byzance Sand Crash/Ride

by Meinl

Heavy Music Progressive Power Playing

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and presence

✓ PROS

• Powerful projection and presence
• Impressive visual and sonic impact

✗ CONS

• Physically demanding to play effectively
• May ring too much for intricate patterns

Meinl 22" Byzance Sand Crash/RideBenny Greb Signature Ride CymbalWarmsoft stick soundVintage sound...

⭐ 4.9/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 288955

$681

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Meinl 22" Byzance Big Apple Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 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

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Meinl 22" Classics Custom Dual Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.4/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Meinl 22" Classics Custom Dual Ride

by Meinl

Rock Power Playing Heavy Music

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and presence

✓ PROS

• Impressive visual and sonic impact
• Excellent sustain and crash capability

✗ CONS

• Expensive investment
• Requires strong cymbal stand

Meinl 22" Classics Custom Dual RideRide CymbalSize: 22"Material: B-12 BronzeFinish: Dark / BrilliantWarm...

⭐ 4.4/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 528060

$351

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Meinl 22" Byzance Equilibrium Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 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

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Meinl 22" Pure Alloy Custom Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Meinl 22" Pure Alloy Custom Ride

by Meinl

Rock Progressive Large Venues

Key Feature:

• Excellent sustain and crash capability

✓ PROS

• Great for large venue performance
• Impressive visual and sonic impact

✗ CONS

• Physically demanding to play effectively
• May ring too much for intricate patterns

Meinl 22" Pure Alloy Custom RideRide CymbalSize: 22"Finish: Smoke bronzeWarmslightly washed out tone with...

⭐ 4.5/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 483013

$461

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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.

Best Meinl 22" Ride Cymbals 2025

Meinl 22" Byzance Medium Thin Ride

Meinl 22" Pure Alloy Thin Ride

Meinl 22" Byz. Sizzle Jazz Ch. Ride

Meinl 22" Byzance Tradit. Light Ride

Meinl 22" Byzance Foundry Reserve LR

Meinl 22" Byzance Heavy H. Ride

Meinl 22" Byzance Dark B.Apple Trad.

Meinl 22" Byzance Jazz Monophonic R.

Meinl 22" Byzance Dual Crash/Ride

Meinl 22" Byzance Sand Ride

Meinl 22" Byzance Sand Crash/Ride

Meinl 22" Byzance Big Apple Ride

Meinl 22" Classics Custom Dual Ride

Meinl 22" Byzance Equilibrium Ride

Meinl 22" Pure Alloy Custom Ride

How to Choose the Best 22" Ride Cymbals

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying 22" ride cymbals?

How much should I spend on 22" ride cymbals?

Are expensive 22" ride cymbals worth the investment?

What are the best brands for 22" ride cymbals?

Should I buy 22" ride cymbals online or in-store?

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