Best Effects Cymbals for Experimental 2026
Perfect effects cymbals for experimental - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
5.0/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Paiste 13" 602 Heavy Bell
by
Paiste
Experimental
Accent
Modern
Key Feature:
• Professional sound design applications
✓ PROS
- • Adds distinctive character to playing
- • Great for creative and experimental music
✗ CONS
- • May not integrate well with traditional setups
- • Limited durability for regular playing
Paiste 13" 602 Heavy Bell, Effect Cymbal, Size: 13" heavy bell, Extra heavy, Very bright and clear tone,...
⭐
5.0/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 483871
$527
#2
⭐
4.8/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Sabian Thundersheet 18"x26"
by
Sabian
Modern
Experimental
Accent
Key Feature:
• Professional sound design applications
✓ PROS
- • Professional sound design applications
- • Modern drummer's palette expansion
✗ CONS
- • Very specialized musical applications
- • May not integrate well with traditional setups
Sabian Thundersheet 18" x 26"Effects CymbalConsists of a rawthinrectangular piece of bronzeIdeal for effects...
⭐
4.8/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 389148
$483
#3
⭐
4.8/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Agop 20" Traditional Trash Hit
Effects
Modern
Creative
Key Feature:
• Professional sound design applications
✓ PROS
- • Adds distinctive character to playing
- • Great for creative and experimental music
✗ CONS
- • May not integrate well with traditional setups
- • Very specialized musical applications
Istanbul Agop 20" Traditional Trash HitEffect CymbalSize: 20"Traditional Trash Hit SeriesSpecial turning...
⭐
4.8/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 579278
$450
#4
⭐
4.5/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Sabian Thundersheet 20"x30"
by
Sabian
Experimental
Modern
Accent
Key Feature:
• Modern drummer's palette expansion
✓ PROS
- • Modern drummer's palette expansion
- • Unique sound effects and colors
✗ CONS
- • May sound gimmicky if overused
- • Very specialized musical applications
Sabian Thundersheet 20" x 30"Effects CymbalConsists of a rawthinrectangular piece of bronzeIdeal for effects...
⭐
4.5/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 389147
$611
#5
⭐
4.6/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Meinl Deep Hats - Anika Nilles
by
Meinl
Creative
Color
Accent
Key Feature:
• Professional sound design applications
✓ PROS
- • Great for creative and experimental music
- • Unique sound effects and colors
✗ CONS
- • May sound gimmicky if overused
- • Limited durability for regular playing
Meinl Deep Hats - Anika NillesEffects CymbalAnika Nilles modelSize: 18"/ 18"Alloy: B20Finish: RegularA...
⭐
4.6/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 405861
$802
#6
⭐
5.0/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Black Swamp Percussion Disc Bell 9"/22,9cm
Creative
Effects
Color
Key Feature:
• Unique sound effects and colors
✓ PROS
- • Great for creative and experimental music
- • Modern drummer's palette expansion
✗ CONS
- • Very specialized musical applications
- • Limited durability for regular playing
Black Swamp Percussion Disc Bell 9"/22Circular Sound Plateincludes 3 rivets and suspension lineBlack Swamp Sound...
⭐
5.0/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 605567
$94
#7
⭐
4.8/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Meinl 6" Crasher Hats - Benny Greb
by
Meinl
Color
Effects
Creative
Key Feature:
• Modern drummer's palette expansion
✓ PROS
- • Adds distinctive character to playing
- • Professional sound design applications
✗ CONS
- • May sound gimmicky if overused
- • Very specialized musical applications
Meinl 6" Crasher Hats - Benny GrebCymbal StackSize: 06"Artist Concept Model - Benny Greb HatsMaterial: B20 /...
⭐
4.8/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 533383
$494
#8
⭐
4.5/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Agop 16" Traditional Trash Hit
Creative
Color
Experimental
Key Feature:
• Professional sound design applications
✓ PROS
- • Professional sound design applications
- • Unique sound effects and colors
✗ CONS
- • Very specialized musical applications
- • May not integrate well with traditional setups
Istanbul Agop 16" Traditional Trash HitEffect CymbalSize: 16"Traditional Trash Hit SeriesSpecial turning...
⭐
4.5/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 579265
$285
#9
⭐
4.7/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Black Swamp Percussion Disc Bell 10"/25,4cm
Experimental
Creative
Color
Key Feature:
• Adds distinctive character to playing
✓ PROS
- • Professional sound design applications
- • Modern drummer's palette expansion
✗ CONS
- • Higher cost for occasional use
- • Limited durability for regular playing
Black Swamp Percussion Disc Bell 10"/25Circular Sound Plateincludes 3 rivets and suspension lineBlack Swamp Sound...
⭐
4.7/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 605568
$98
#10
⭐
4.9/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Black Swamp Percussion Disc Bell 7"/17,8cm
Experimental
Effects
Color
Key Feature:
• Professional sound design applications
✓ PROS
- • Modern drummer's palette expansion
- • Great for creative and experimental music
✗ CONS
- • Higher cost for occasional use
- • Very specialized musical applications
Black Swamp Percussion Disc Bell 7"/17Circular Sound Plateincludes 3 rivets and suspension lineBlack Swamp Sound...
⭐
4.9/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 605564
$83
#11
⭐
4.4/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Mehmet 08" Bell Turk Series
Modern
Accent
Experimental
Key Feature:
• Modern drummer's palette expansion
✓ PROS
- • Unique sound effects and colors
- • Modern drummer's palette expansion
✗ CONS
- • May sound gimmicky if overused
- • May not integrate well with traditional setups
Istanbul Mehmet 08" Bell Turk Series8" BellDeepdry and voluminous soundThe Turk cymbals are distinguished by...
⭐
4.4/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 311523
$127
#12
⭐
4.6/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Paiste 10" 2002 Mega Bell
by
Paiste
Color
Effects
Accent
Key Feature:
• Unique sound effects and colors
✓ PROS
- • Professional sound design applications
- • Adds distinctive character to playing
✗ CONS
- • May sound gimmicky if overused
- • Higher cost for occasional use
Paiste 10" 2002 Mega BellBell Effect CymbalSize: 10"2002" SeriesAssertivecarryingheavy bell soundPlayed...
⭐
4.6/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 360220
$186
#13
⭐
4.6/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Sabian 6.5" AA MAX Bell Chime
by
Sabian
Accent
Experimental
Creative
Key Feature:
• Adds distinctive character to playing
✓ PROS
- • Professional sound design applications
- • Adds distinctive character to playing
✗ CONS
- • May not integrate well with traditional setups
- • Higher cost for occasional use
Sabian 6.5" AA MAX Bell ChimeSignature Series Mike Portnoyclear and defined soundthinner than a cup chime or...
⭐
4.6/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 611802
$164
#14
⭐
4.9/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Zildjian 10" FX Spiral Stacker
by
Zildjian
Experimental
Color
Effects
Key Feature:
• Great for creative and experimental music
✓ PROS
- • Modern drummer's palette expansion
- • Unique sound effects and colors
✗ CONS
- • May not integrate well with traditional setups
- • May sound gimmicky if overused
Zildjian 10" FX Spiral StackerSpiral Stacker Effects CymbalSize: 10"For stacking on any cymbal (same size or...
⭐
4.9/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 363482
$131
#15
⭐
4.7/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Agop 10" Traditional Trash Hit
Creative
Color
Modern
Key Feature:
• Great for creative and experimental music
✓ PROS
- • Great for creative and experimental music
- • Professional sound design applications
✗ CONS
- • May sound gimmicky if overused
- • May not integrate well with traditional setups
Istanbul Agop 10" Traditional Trash HitEffect CymbalSize: 10"Traditional Trash Hit SeriesSpecial turning...
⭐
4.7/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 579276
$175
How to Choose the Best Effects 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 effects 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.
