Is the Meinl 20" Symphonic Cymbal Thin a good choice for a drum kit?
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The Meinl 20" Symphonic Cymbal Thin is worth considering if you specifically want a symphonic cymbal, but it isn’t an obvious first choice for a standard drum kit. Check its intended playing method and mounting requirements before buying.
The supplied listing names a 20-inch thin symphonic cymbal, but doesn’t confirm its mounting requirements or whether the purchase includes a single cymbal or a pair. At the listed best new price of £920, those are details worth checking with the seller rather than guessing.
If you’re actually after a drum-kit crash, compare the Meinl Byzance 19" Extra Dry Thin Crash at £455 and the Sabian AAX 18" Thin Crash at £373. Both are explicitly listed as crashes, though the supplied information isn’t enough to judge how their sound compares with the Symphonic.
For a tighter budget, the used crash & ride cymbals list is another useful starting point. Buy for the musical job, not just the diameter: check the exact item and listen to a demonstration before committing.
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