Best Paiste Effects Cymbals 2026
Premium Paiste effects cymbals - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.8/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Paiste Mega Cup Chime 13"
by
Paiste
Modern
Creative
Experimental
Key Feature:
• Professional sound design applications
✓ PROS
- • Adds distinctive character to playing
- • Professional sound design applications
✗ CONS
- • Higher cost for occasional use
- • May not integrate well with traditional setups
Paiste Mega Cup Chime 13", Mega Cup Chime, Size: 13", Produces a very full and metallic sound
⭐
4.8/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 157808
$296
#2
⭐
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
#3
⭐
4.5/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Paiste 12" Rude Shred Bell
by
Paiste
Experimental
Accent
Modern
Key Feature:
• Modern drummer's palette expansion
✓ PROS
- • Unique sound effects and colors
- • Professional sound design applications
✗ CONS
- • Higher cost for occasional use
- • Limited durability for regular playing
Paiste 12" Rude Shred Bell, Bell Cymbal, Rude series, Size: 12", Effect cymbal for fast ride patterns or...
⭐
4.5/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 334430
$204
#4
⭐
4.5/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Paiste 2002 Cup Chime 5"
by
Paiste
Accent
Effects
Experimental
Key Feature:
• Adds distinctive character to playing
✓ PROS
- • Adds distinctive character to playing
- • Modern drummer's palette expansion
✗ CONS
- • Higher cost for occasional use
- • Very specialized musical applications
Paiste 2002 Cup Chime 5"Chime Effect CymbalSize: 5"Percussive effect soundDry "ping" stick toneLong...
⭐
4.5/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 238272
$120
#5
⭐
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...
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4.6/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 360220
$186
#6
⭐
4.7/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Paiste 2002 Cup Chime 5,5"
by
Paiste
Color
Experimental
Modern
Key Feature:
• Great for creative and experimental music
✓ PROS
- • Modern drummer's palette expansion
- • Unique sound effects and colors
✗ CONS
- • Limited durability for regular playing
- • May not integrate well with traditional setups
Paiste 2002 Cup Chime 5Effect Cymbal"2002" seriesSize: 5.5"Percussive effect soundDry "ping"...
⭐
4.7/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 370625
$120
#7
⭐
4.5/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Paiste 2002 Cup Chime 6,5"
by
Paiste
Creative
Experimental
Accent
Key Feature:
• Adds distinctive character to playing
✓ PROS
- • Professional sound design applications
- • Adds distinctive character to playing
✗ CONS
- • Limited durability for regular playing
- • May sound gimmicky if overused
Paiste 2002 Cup Chime 6Cup Chime Effect Cymbal"2002" SeriesSize: 6.5"Percussive effect soundDry...
⭐
4.5/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 209836
$120
#8
⭐
4.7/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Paiste 14" Rude Shred Bell
by
Paiste
Modern
Accent
Color
Key Feature:
• Unique sound effects and colors
✓ PROS
- • Modern drummer's palette expansion
- • Adds distinctive character to playing
✗ CONS
- • Limited durability for regular playing
- • May sound gimmicky if overused
Paiste 14" Rude Shred Bell, Bell Cymbal, Rude series, Size: 14", Effect cymbal for fast ride patterns or...
⭐
4.7/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 334431
$237
#9
⭐
4.9/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Paiste 2002 Cup Chime 8"
by
Paiste
Experimental
Color
Creative
Key Feature:
• Professional sound design applications
✓ PROS
- • Adds distinctive character to playing
- • Great for creative and experimental music
✗ CONS
- • Limited durability for regular playing
- • Higher cost for occasional use
Paiste 2002 Cup Chime 8"Cup Chime Effect CymbalSize: 8""2002" seriesPercussive effect soundDry...
⭐
4.9/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 189815
$120
#10
⭐
4.6/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
9/10
Paiste 10" PSTX Pure Bell
by
Paiste
Creative
Color
Effects
Key Feature:
• Great for creative and experimental music
✓ PROS
- • Professional sound design applications
- • Great for creative and experimental music
✗ CONS
- • May sound gimmicky if overused
- • May not integrate well with traditional setups
Paiste 10" PSTX Pure Bell, Effects Cymbal, Size: 102, PSTX Series, Paiste preferres aluminum for these bells; the...
⭐
4.6/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 358731
$89
#11
⭐
4.8/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Paiste 09" PSTX Pure Bell
by
Paiste
Experimental
Accent
Modern
Key Feature:
• Great for creative and experimental music
✓ PROS
- • Great for creative and experimental music
- • Adds distinctive character to playing
✗ CONS
- • Limited durability for regular playing
- • Higher cost for occasional use
Paiste 09" PSTX Pure Bell, Effects Cymbal, Size: 09", PSTX series, Paiste preferres aluminum for these bells;...
⭐
4.8/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 358729
$83
#12
⭐
5.0/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Paiste 2002 06" Accent Cymbal
by
Paiste
Modern
Experimental
Color
Key Feature:
• Adds distinctive character to playing
✓ PROS
- • Great for creative and experimental music
- • Adds distinctive character to playing
✗ CONS
- • Limited durability for regular playing
- • Very specialized musical applications
Paiste 2002 06" Accent Cymbal, Accent Cymbal, 6", Delivery: 1 Piece
⭐
5.0/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 214281
$50
#13
⭐
4.5/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
10/10
Paiste 2002 04" Accent Cymbal
by
Paiste
Experimental
Effects
Creative
Key Feature:
• Adds distinctive character to playing
✓ PROS
- • Adds distinctive character to playing
- • Great for creative and experimental music
✗ CONS
- • Higher cost for occasional use
- • Limited durability for regular playing
Paiste 2002 04" Accent Cymbal, Accent Cymbal, 4", Delivery: 1 Piece
⭐
4.5/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 214279
$39
#14
⭐
4.7/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Paiste 2002 08" Accent Cymbal
by
Paiste
Experimental
Creative
Effects
Key Feature:
• Unique sound effects and colors
✓ PROS
- • Professional sound design applications
- • Unique sound effects and colors
✗ CONS
- • Very specialized musical applications
- • May not integrate well with traditional setups
Paiste 2002 08" Accent Cymbal, Accent Cymbal, 8", Delivery: 1 Pieces
⭐
4.7/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 214285
$64
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.
