Best Zenbless Cymbals in 2026

HIGH-QUALITY CRASH CYMBALS - Our Paiste PST7 series is crafted with CuSn8 bronze and hand lathed by our Swiss craftsmen for a distinctive look and finish. Produce warm and clear overall sounds, perfect for a variety of musical styles.

ENHANCE YOUR PERFORMANCE - With three weight classes – light/thin, medium and heavy – you can explore different levels of expression to take your sound to the next level. Plus, its build-to-last construction ensures long-lasting use.

AIRY SOUND WITH A PINCH OF BRILLIANCE - A warm, airy sound with a pinch of sizzle enhances performances with its satisfyingly soft feel and fairly wide range for clean mixes. For mellow accenting in low to moderate settings, opt for the light crash cymbal!

Weight: Medium Thin

HIGH-QUALITY CYMBALS - The PST 8 series is crafted from legendary 2002 bronze and features traditional hand-hammering. This exceptional Swiss workmanship provides a refined, pure Paiste sound to upgrade your drum kit and enhance your performance.

BRIGHT, ENERGETIC, POWERFUL - These heavy reflector rock crash cymbals offer a fairly wide range with a clean mix, as well as a fairly giving feel with explosive attack. Perfect for loud music genres where maximum power is desired!

BUILT-TO-LAST - Not only do these cymbals sound great; they're built to last too! Crafted with the unique handmade reflector finish, this rock crash cymbal will provide years of dependable use for the professional drummer or hobbyist alike.

Wide range of sounds good for most musical applications Hand-hammered bell and bow with hand-trued edges Medium sustain with a washy stick sound and medium to loud volume Made in Switzerland with over 100 years of cymbal making experience

Paiste's 900 Series crashes combine every drop of their 100+ years of cymbal-making knowledge to deliver a sensitive crash that reacts perfectly to your playing style

Whether you're a heavy hitter or have a light touch, the 900 Series crash responds to your touch with a versatile sound that transcends all musical genres

Since 1971 Made of CuSn8 Bronze also known as 2002 Bronze

Medium soft to very loud settings Live and recording Classic Rock Blues Punk Hard Rock Heavy & most Modern Metal styles Crossover Country Rock Ska Rockabilly Funk R&B Soul Gospel and modern hybrids rooted in those styles

Brilliant clear warm strong musical and very precise with high energy levels and powerfully reliable projection

Since 1971 Made of CuSn8 Bronze also known as 2002 Bronze

Medium soft to very loud settings Live and recording Classic Rock Blues Punk Hard Rock Heavy & most Modern Metal styles Crossover Country Rock Ska Rockabilly Funk R&B Soul Gospel and modern hybrids rooted in those styles

Brilliant clear warm strong musical and very precise with high energy levels and powerfully reliable projection

2017 Color Sound 900 Series

Warm and rich sound

Weight: medium

Since 1996. Alloy: Proprietary Signature Bronze

Soft to medium loud settings Live and recording Classic to modern Jazz Blues Swing Big Band Country Funk Reggae R&B and Soul as well as Pop and moderate Rock

Paiste Rude Basher

Paiste Rude

Paiste Basher

Weight: medium heavy

Volume: medium to very loud

Stick sound: silky, clear

Hybrid hammering technique for dark, musical tonal quality Medium low to loud volume Lively intensity with a washy stick sound and medium sustain Finish will never crack, chip or peel

The Paiste Colorsound 900 Crash has a solid, medium-bright, full-bodied sound with warm undertones

It’s well-balanced and responsive with a full, round crash sound perfect for a variety of musical genres and settings

Since 1996. Alloy: Proprietary Signature Bronze

Soft to medium loud settings Live and recording Classic to modern Jazz Blues Swing Big Band Country Funk Reggae R&B and Soul as well as Pop and moderate Rock

Made from "CuSn20" (602 Bronze)

Full, warm, brilliant, shimmering & deep character

Quick response, fairly soft feel with a rich, strong crash sound

12" CuSn8/MS63 Bronze/Brass/Aluminum Hi-hat Cymbals f Cajon (pair)

16", 18" or 20"

The Masters Series by Paiste started out as an assemblage of twelve rides - exquisite and laboriously hand-manufactured cymbals made of CuSn20 bronze to achieve superior sound ideals in various musical genres

In 2014, three crashes and two hats joined the series to expand the unique Masters sound atmosphere to additional cymbal types

Size: 14"

Weight: medium top / medium heavy bottom

Volume: medium soft to medium loud

Pst 3 cymbals are made from a selected and especially sonorous brass copper based alloy

15" Hi-hat Cymbal (Top Only) Made from B8 Bronze

Since 2006 made of CuSn8 Bronze also known as 2002 Bronze

All volume settings Live and recording Rock Metal Pop Country Latin,R&B and general use in a variety of music styles

Bright crisp energetic powerful and cutting with clarity warmth and tonal definition

Warm, airy, snarling, silvery

Fairly wide range, complex mix

Soft feel with a very responsive, explosive splash sound

Warm, airy, snarling, silvery

Fairly wide range, complex mix

Soft feel with a very responsive, explosive splash sound