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Suspended
Designed to hang on a stand and be played with mallets or sticks. It is not made to clash against another plate.
Product detailSKU #1273887989533
ZildjianClassic Orchestral Selection Suspended Cymbal 16 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single 16-inch suspended cymbal for concert percussion. Made for mallet rolls and stick crashes on a stand, not for hand clashing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- School and community concert bands needing a stand cymbal
- Mallet rolls under swells and cadences
- A second suspended voice next to a larger cymbal
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a clash pair — this is one cymbal
- Marching use, where thin suspended plates crack
- Drummers wanting a set crash with a defined stick attack
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.
Detail 02
Sold single
One cymbal only. Suspended parts call for one instrument, so a pair is not needed here.
Detail 03
16 inch
Smaller and faster than the 18-20 inch standards. It speaks quickly and decays sooner, so soft rolls build fast.
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Orchestral Selection line
Zildjian's more affordable concert range, which puts it in reach for school inventories rather than pro orchestral use.
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Thin concert weight
Rolls swell smoothly at low volume but the cymbal will not hold up to hard set-style crashing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A stand is not part of this — you need a suspended cymbal stand or arm
- 02Yarn or cord mallets matter more here than the cymbal for roll quality
- 03Do not hand-clash a suspended cymbal; it will crack at the edge
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this come with a stand?
No. It is the cymbal alone. You need a suspended cymbal stand or a boom arm with a proper felt and sleeve to mount it.
02Can I buy two and use them as a pair?
Not advisable. Suspended cymbals are not built for the edge impact of clashing and will crack. Buy a dedicated hand pair instead.
03Is 16 inch big enough for concert band?
Yes for most parts. It responds quickly for soft rolls. If you need long sustain under a big swell, an 18 inch carries further.
04What mallets should I use?
Medium yarn marimba mallets are the usual starting point for rolls. Softer mallets give a smoother swell, harder ones give more attack.
