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Suspended cymbal
Hangs freely from a stand so it rings undamped. Designed to be rolled with mallets, not struck with sticks.
Product detailSKU #1274115064070
MEINLSymphonic Suspended Cymbal 18 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 18-inch suspended cymbal for orchestral and concert percussion. Built for rolls and sustained swells rather than kit playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Concert band and orchestral percussion sections
- Mallet rolls that build to a sustained crescendo
- School and community ensemble percussion setups
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum set players wanting a crash or ride
- Anyone on a tight budget needing a general-purpose cymbal
- Situations needing short, controlled accents rather than long wash
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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18 inch
Large diameter gives slow attack and long decay. The size is what makes an extended crescendo roll possible.
Detail 03
Symphonic line
Voiced for concert hall use: wide, smooth wash that blends under an ensemble instead of cutting through it.
Detail 04
Sold as a single cymbal
This is one suspended cymbal, not a pair. Crash pairs for hand-clashing are a separate product.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Stand not included. It needs a suspended cymbal stand or arm
- 02Yarn or cord mallets are a separate purchase and are required for rolls
- 03Mount it loosely so it can swing freely, or the sustain chokes
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is a suspended cymbal?
A single cymbal hung from a stand and played with mallets. It is rolled for crescendos in orchestral and concert band music, rather than struck with sticks.
02Can I use this on a drum set?
It is voiced for concert use, with a slow attack and long wash. On a kit it will not give the defined stick attack a crash or ride does.
03What mallets do I need?
Yarn or cord-wound mallets are standard for suspended cymbal rolls. They are not included and are chosen by hardness for the sound you want.
04Is 18 inches the standard size?
Eighteen inches is a common concert suspended size. Larger cymbals sustain longer and speak more slowly; smaller ones respond faster.
