This is a discontinued ride cymbal that emulated the "amen break" sound from Drum 'N Bass music. Zildjian should make another cymbal with that sound, but with more volume. (I no longer have this cymbal)

Zildjian A Breakbeat 18" Ride Cymbal

This is a 20" flat (as in no bell) ride cymbal made by Wuhan Silken Musical Instruments. It is rather thin, which allows it to be crashed and to be suitable in low volume settings. The manufacturer's website is as follows (I am not compensated by the manufacturer): http://www.silkencymbal.com/en/

Silken 20" Flat Ride Cymbal

This is a rare Sabian VFX cymbal, which was a result from a former collaboration between the cymbal company and Tony Verderosa. VFX cymbals mimicked electronically sampled cymbal sounds. It produces a sharp, bright, and short-sustaining sound.

Sabian VFX 16" Crash Cymbal

This is an earlier Byzance cymbal from Meinl. It is labelled as a thin crash and has a "clean", swelling tone.

Meinl Byzance 17" Crash Cymbal

This is a relatively heavy ride cymbal made by Dream. Dream Cymbals were produced by a gong factory that replicated vintage cymbals, which often gives them tonal characteristics sought out by jazz drummers.

The Energy line of cymbals is not one of them: it is dark, but has a clear (rather than dissonant) tone, and is significantly louder. It is not particularly easy to crash despite the "crash-ride" designation.

Dream Energy 20" Crash-Ride Cymbal

I'm a musician and student. Right now, I'm selling equipment due to financial circumstances and have posted sound files of various items. Some of my audio files are of rare cymbals.

Thomas Ham

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