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Best 24" Ride Cymbals and Bigger for Professional Recording 2025

Perfect 24" ride cymbals and bigger for professional-recording - easy to play and learn on

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

PRICE RANGES: Under $500 Under $800
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Orchestral For Cinematic For Art Music For Special Effects For Professional Recording For Extreme Applications
BRANDS: Paiste Meinl
Istanbul Agop 26" Traditional Dark Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Istanbul Agop 26" Traditional Dark Ride

by Istanbul Agop
Orchestral Art Music Extreme Applications
Key Feature:
• Ultimate ride cymbal experience
✓ PROS
  • • Unmatched sustain and complexity
  • • Impressive acoustic and visual impact
✗ CONS
  • • Impractical for general drumming
  • • Limited availability and selection

Istanbul Agop 26" Traditional Dark Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 26", Warm stick attack, With a slightly darker...

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 544694
$725
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Istanbul Mehmet 24" Traditional Original Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Istanbul Mehmet 24" Traditional Original Ride

by Istanbul Mehmet
Professional Recording Art Music Cinematic
Key Feature:
• Ultimate ride cymbal experience
✓ PROS
  • • Professional orchestral applications
  • • Unmatched sustain and complexity
✗ CONS
  • • Highly specialized applications only
  • • Limited availability and selection

Istanbul Mehmet 24" Traditional Original RideRide CymbalSize: 24"Traditional Original seriesRegular...

⭐ 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 409161
$537
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Meinl 24" Byzance Foundry Reserve LR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Meinl 24" Byzance Foundry Reserve LR

by Meinl
Extreme Applications Art Music Cinematic
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral applications
✓ PROS
  • • Ultimate ride cymbal experience
  • • Unmatched sustain and complexity
✗ CONS
  • • Extremely expensive professional instruments
  • • Impractical for general drumming

Meinl 24" Byzance Foundry Reserve LRLight Ride CymbalSize: 24"Byzance Foundry Reserve SeriesMaterial: B20...

⭐ 4.6/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 503769
$878
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Meinl 24" Byzance Extra Ham. Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Meinl 24" Byzance Extra Ham. Ride

by Meinl
Art Music Professional Recording Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Ultimate ride cymbal experience
✓ PROS
  • • Unique sonic characteristics
  • • Impressive acoustic and visual impact
✗ CONS
  • • Limited availability and selection
  • • Extremely expensive professional instruments

Meinl 24" Byzance Extra Hammered Ride; Ride cymbal; Byzance series; Traditional design; Size: 24"; B20 bronze...

⭐ 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 606866
$703
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Zildjian 24" A-Series Medium Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Zildjian 24" A-Series Medium Ride

by Zildjian
Professional Recording Art Music Cinematic
Key Feature:
• Impressive acoustic and visual impact
✓ PROS
  • • Unmatched sustain and complexity
  • • Ultimate ride cymbal experience
✗ CONS
  • • Requires expert technique and control
  • • Limited availability and selection

Zildjian 24" A-Series Medium Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 24", Regular finish, The Zildjian ride cymbal with the...

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 172728
$505
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Paiste 2002 24" Swish Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Paiste 2002 24" Swish Ride

by Paiste
Extreme Applications Art Music Special Effects
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral applications
✓ PROS
  • • Unmatched sustain and complexity
  • • Ultimate ride cymbal experience
✗ CONS
  • • Limited availability and selection
  • • Highly specialized applications only

Paiste 2002 24" Swish RideRide CymbalSwish Ride "Signature Groove"Size: 24"2002 SeriesDeveloped...

⭐ 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 382009
$571
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Paiste 24" Masters Thin Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Paiste 24" Masters Thin Ride

by Paiste
Special Effects Cinematic Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Unmatched sustain and complexity
✓ PROS
  • • Professional orchestral applications
  • • Ultimate ride cymbal experience
✗ CONS
  • • Extremely expensive professional instruments
  • • Impractical for general drumming

Paiste 24" Masters Thin RideRide CymbalSize: 24"Material: CuSn20 bronzeExtra thin with high dynamic...

⭐ 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 411043
$714
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Meinl 24" Classics Custom Dark Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Meinl 24" Classics Custom Dark Ride

by Meinl
Extreme Applications Special Effects Art Music
Key Feature:
• Impressive acoustic and visual impact
✓ PROS
  • • Professional orchestral applications
  • • Unmatched sustain and complexity
✗ CONS
  • • Extremely expensive professional instruments
  • • Limited availability and selection

Meinl 24" Classics Custom Dark RideRide CymbalSize: 24"Classic seriesB12 bronze alloyDark...

⭐ 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 606876
$362
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Zultan 24" Caz Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Zultan 24" Caz Ride

by Zultan
Professional Recording Extreme Applications Special Effects
Key Feature:
• Ultimate ride cymbal experience
✓ PROS
  • • Ultimate ride cymbal experience
  • • Unique sonic characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • Highly specialized applications only
  • • Limited availability and selection

Zultan 24" Caz RideRide CymbalSize: 24"Material: B20 bronzeHand hammeredPolished surfaceFull sounding topRide...

⭐ 5.0/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 475510
$362
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Zildjian 24" K-Series Light Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Zildjian 24" K-Series Light Ride

by Zildjian
Cinematic Special Effects Professional Recording
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral applications
✓ PROS
  • • Professional orchestral applications
  • • Unmatched sustain and complexity
✗ CONS
  • • Impractical for general drumming
  • • Highly specialized applications only

Zildjian 24" K-Series Light RideRide CymbalSize: 24"K-seriesTraditional finishDark - medium sound with clear...

⭐ 5.0/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 418658
$714
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Meinl Pure Alloy 24" Medium Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Meinl Pure Alloy 24" Medium Ride

by Meinl
Special Effects Art Music Cinematic
Key Feature:
• Ultimate ride cymbal experience
✓ PROS
  • • Unmatched sustain and complexity
  • • Unique sonic characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • Extremely expensive professional instruments
  • • Highly specialized applications only

Meinl Pure Alloy 24" Medium RideRide CymbalSize: 24"Finish: TraditionalHigh-tech mechanical...

⭐ 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 483042
$450
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Paiste 24" 900 Series Mega Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Paiste 24" 900 Series Mega Ride

by Paiste
Art Music Special Effects Cinematic
Key Feature:
• Unique sonic characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Ultimate ride cymbal experience
  • • Unique sonic characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • Requires expert technique and control
  • • Limited availability and selection

Paiste 24" 900 Series Mega RideMega Ride CymbalSize: 24"900 seriesMade from B8 (2002) bronzeFull sound with a...

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 407511
$351
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Meinl 24" Byzance Dark B. Apple Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Meinl 24" Byzance Dark B. Apple Ride

by Meinl
Orchestral Art Music Special Effects
Key Feature:
• Unique sonic characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Impressive acoustic and visual impact
  • • Professional orchestral applications
✗ CONS
  • • Extremely expensive professional instruments
  • • Limited availability and selection

Meinl 24" Byzance Dark B. Apple RideDark Ride CymbalsSize: 24"Byzance seriesBig Apple Dark RideEspecially for...

⭐ 4.4/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 379280
$725
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Paiste 2002 Classic 24" Reverend Al's - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Paiste 2002 Classic 24" Reverend Al's

by Paiste
Art Music Professional Recording Extreme Applications
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral applications
✓ PROS
  • • Unmatched sustain and complexity
  • • Impressive acoustic and visual impact
✗ CONS
  • • Extremely expensive professional instruments
  • • Requires expert technique and control

Paiste 2002 Classic 24" Reverend Al's, Ride Cymbal, Size: 24 ", Reverend Al's Big Ride Cymbal, Alex...

⭐ 4.9/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 254389
$549
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Istanbul Mehmet 24" John Robinson Swish Sizzle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Istanbul Mehmet 24" John Robinson Swish Sizzle

by Istanbul Mehmet
Extreme Applications Art Music Special Effects
Key Feature:
• Unique sonic characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Professional orchestral applications
  • • Unmatched sustain and complexity
✗ CONS
  • • Requires expert technique and control
  • • Impractical for general drumming

Istanbul Mehmet 24" John Robinson Swish SizzleRide CymbalJohn Robinson Signature seriesSize: 24"Expressive...

⭐ 4.9/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 610527
$582
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How to Choose the Best 24" Ride Cymbals and Bigger

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 24" ride cymbals and bigger 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.

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