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A great musician is a versatile one... and in order to be versatile, you need to branch out and try new things. For drummers, this includes going beyond your standard cymbal setup (ie: crash, ride and hi-hat) and incorporating various effect cymbals into your kit. Thankfully, today's selection of heavy effect cymbals is jam-packed with killer models for today's most creative and hard-hitting percussionists. Heavy effect cymbals are designed for beat keepers who want to be heard loud and clear even over cranked-up amplifiers. In this section alone you'll find heavy effect cymbals from the likes of Stagg, Meinl, Zildjian and Sabian.
As soon as you feast your eyes on the heavy effect cymbals here, you'll notice quickly that they're not your run-of-the-mill models. Rest assured, you can bet that they sound as unique as they look. For proof, turn your attention to the top-selling Meinl Classics Custom Bell. This cymbal can be mounted normally or inverted depending on your personal tastes. Boasting a huge ringing sound with killer sustain, the Classics Custom Bell is ideal for accents.
Or, maybe you have a favorite drummer in mind that uses a certain heavy effect cymbal that you'd like to include in your own kit. If so, you'll find many signature artists effect cymbals on today's market, including the Sabian HH Alien Disc right here on this page. Created specifically for drummer Will Calhoun of Living Colour, this cymbal produces a sizzling effect that sounds great for ambience music - and of course, funk rock styles that are in the vein of Living Colour.
When you get right down to it, there's no end to the amount of ways that you can make your percussion repertoire more engaging. You already have the talent to keep a steady groove, so why not start exploring your skill with a new heavy effect cymbal? Grab one or more of these beauties today and give your audience a compelling percussion performance that they won't forget any time soon.