The 24 best cymbal set brands

  • 24 brands ranked
  • Ranked by brand visibility

Zildjian, Paiste and MEINL lead our ranking of 24 cymbal set brands. Compare what each brand makes, visit its official site, or shop it online.

Cymbal Set brands, ranked

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  1. 1

    Zildjian

    Zildjian is the world's oldest and most well-known cymbal manufacturer. For almost 400 years, they have established the benchmark for more extraordinary musical instruments. They are proud of their distinct legacy, unwavering standards, and ongoing commitment to innovation. You can find a country to pop, classical to Latin, and Zildjians on nearly every professional drummer's set, from jazz to rock. They are devoted to supplying excellent goods with unique designs that fulfill the demands of drummers worldwide as the world's oldest and largest cymbal business.

    Popularity 10.0/10

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    Paiste

    Paiste believes in creating sounds with their musical instruments that will touch your soul. This Swiss brand puts hard work, experimentation, and effort into creating instruments that will reflect what you feel through your music. They continuously create sounds that will keep up with the ever-changing state of harmony. Paiste gives you the freedom to create whatever you want and lets you express your musical wishes. They guarantee you consistency and functionality in every product they offer to you.

    Popularity 9.5/10

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    MEINL

    Meinl is a distributor of musical instruments based in Germany. It provides cajons, congas, djembes, bass drums, stack drums, timbas, hand percussion, and bags. Meinl inspires you to take your drumming to a new level with its products. Their new range consists of journey series bongo, jumbo djembe, and foot rattle. It believes that everyone can explore the world of music without any age, sex, social or ethnic barrier.

    Popularity 7.8/10

  4. 4

    Sabian

    SABIAN is a handcrafted cymbal manufacturer. Their high-quality cymbals give off their high-quality cymbals give you a distinct tone, creativeness, and voice. Crash cymbals, ride cymbals, anthology cymbals, Chinese cymbals, splash cymbals, and more are available for drumsets. Band and orchestra cymbals, both hand and suspended, are ideal for adding to your sound. Sabian will never let you down with poor quality and will always provide the most excellent instruments.

    Popularity 7.1/10

  5. 5

    Stagg

    Music is life itself. Stagg makes it more beautiful by manufacturing musical instruments for all the musicians. Its mission is to offer superior instruments, audio and lighting, and accessories at an affordable cost. They have guitars, cymbals and percussion, band, and orchestra instruments. The team of specialists designers customizes products according to your needs without compromising with the quality. Stagg designs products that are loved and helps the musician to play their best every time.

    Popularity 4.0/10

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    UFIP

    UFIP is a company that aces in manufacturing wonderfully designed Cymbals. They combine their special hand skills, which they use for almost every process, with the unique centrifuge-casting process to make the end product sans any impurity. The sound their products produce beats its competitors by a mile because of their dedication and willingness to sacrifice quality over quantity. Visiting their website is the best way to explore all their products and variations.

    Popularity 3.7/10

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    Istanbul

    Istanbul AGOP cymbals manufacture and sell the most musical and diverse range of cymbals. All the cymbals are handmade in Turkey using the traditional art of cymbal making and pushing its limits for the newer generation. It manufactures the classic jazz series of cymbals and has launched a special 30th-anniversary series. The products have positive reviews from many top artists and can be bought from major online music stores and nearby dealers.

    Popularity 3.3/10

  8. 8

    Istanbul Mehmet

    Istanbul Mehmet is an online brand specializing in cymbals and other pieces of equipment. They have a wide range of cymbals like heritage, modern, custom, and signature. These ranges have further been divided into several subsets that eventually provide plenty of options to choose from for the customers. These products have an extended warranty and are made from 100% brass and aluminum.

    Popularity 2.6/10

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    Remo

    Remo Head is one of the biggest drumhead manufacturing companies that has been making synthetic drumheads for over 60 years. They focus on providing the highest technical and musical benefits through their products and are pioneers in percussions. The company...

    Popularity 2.3/10

  10. 10

    MEINL Cymbals

    Meinl organization, founded by Roland Meinl in 1971, is a family-possessed producer and merchant of instruments situated in Gutenstetten, Germany. The organization is pleased to be the principal designer of instruments and strives to invigorate the market and widen melodic...

    Popularity 2.3/10

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    Turkish

    Turkish is an online lifestyle store that offers clients a wide range of apparel, accessories, and trendy goods across Turkey. Since 2009, the firm has been supplying fashionistas all over the city. Its skill and zeal for invention have aided...

    Popularity 1.8/10

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    SONOR

    Music has in it the magic that can rejuvenate the dullest of souls. SONOR, a company established long back in 1875, still manages to carry that magic by the medium of its exquisite drums. Among the oldest musical instrument companies...

    Popularity 1.8/10

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    Bosphorus

    Some people stick to a single skill and become a master of it. Bosphorus is a master of creating high-quality cymbals that take your musical performance to the next level. Their dedicated workers use their full potential to make cymbals...

    Popularity 1.7/10

  14. 14

    Roland

    Roland has a long history of music industry innovation. It creates and manufactures electronic keyboards, synthesizers, and digital pianos with outstanding sound quality and unique features as one of the world's top makers of electronic musical instruments. The company's goods...

    Popularity 1.6/10

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    Pearl

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    Popularity 1.3/10

  16. 16

    Anatolian

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    Popularity 1.3/10

  17. 17

    Alesis

    Alesis is involved in the music industry. The company was established in 1980 by a music lover. They have been making an impact in the music industry ever since. They are dedicated to making gear that is going to empower...

    Popularity 1.2/10

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    Centent

    Combining generations of traditional craftsmanship with technological advancements, Centent Cymbals USA offers the highest quality bronze cymbals on the market. The company sells B8, B10, And B20 cymbals, at the best prices. The company ensures that their products enhance a...

    Popularity 1.1/10

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    Tama

    Tama Enterprises Tokyo is a Japanese company established in 1956. Tama Enterprise primarily provides car thermostats and sensors that are used to restore the temperature of your car's engine. Their product line includes Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor, Water Temperature Sensor,...

    Popularity 0.9/10

  20. 20

    Pintech

    Pintech has been a pioneer in drum making for over 30 years and is the leading manufacturer of electronic percussion kits and accessories in the US. It provides the best experience to its fans and provides the artists with a...

    Popularity 0.8/10

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    Evans

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    Popularity 0.5/10

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    Orion

    Orion, the company, not the constellation, was established relatively recently, in 2014. They sell IT products to the customers. The brand has a set of rules that they adhere to. All the best products are reserved for the customers, and...

    Popularity 0.5/10

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    CB

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    Popularity 0.5/10

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    Gretsch

    It's the story of a firm that started making drums in 1883 in Brooklyn, New York. Gretsch has grown into one of the world's most well-known producers of expert drums and percussion instruments. Artists of many genres and generations have...

    Popularity 0.5/10