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Best Meinl 24" Ride Cymbals and Bigger 2025

Premium Meinl 24" ride cymbals and bigger - legendary tone and craftsmanship

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
Meinl 24" Classics Custom Dark Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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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Meinl 24" Byzance Foundry Reserve R - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Meinl 24" Byzance Foundry Reserve R

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

Meinl 24" Byzance Foundry Reserve RRide CymbalSize: 24"Byzance Foundry Reserve SeriesMaterial: B20...

⭐ 4.6/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 503768
$878
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Meinl 24" Byzance Chris Adler Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Meinl 24" Byzance Chris Adler Ride

by Meinl
Orchestral Professional Recording Extreme Applications
Key Feature:
• Unique sonic characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Impressive acoustic and visual impact
  • • Ultimate ride cymbal experience
✗ CONS
  • • Impractical for general drumming
  • • Extremely expensive professional instruments

Meinl 24" Byzance Chris Adler RidePure Metal Ride CymbalSize: 24"Byzance SeriesChris Adler modelAlloy: B20...

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 405869
$714
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Meinl 24" Byzance Dark B. Apple Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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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Meinl 24" Byzance Foundry Reserve LR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Meinl Pure Alloy 24" Medium Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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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Meinl 24" Byzance Extra Ham. Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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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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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