Paper Thin Splash Cymbals

How would you make your favorite splash cymbal even better? If the answer is "make it thinner," then look no further - because it just doesn't get any thinner than this. This section is home to paper-thin splash cymbals, and they're about as thin as bronze can get while still being strong enough to stand up to a pair of drumsticks. That makes them the quickest cymbals to attack and decay, with short-lived sustain, which makes them naturals at studio recording and playing fast patterns that would outpace the ring of a heavier, slower cymbal. And since paper-thin cymbals are quieter than thicker ones, you can also use them to limit your volume for gigs in smaller venues.

One of the best parts about cymbal shopping is choice, and paper-thin splash cymbals offer lots of it. If you're a Zildjian fan, options range from the beginner-friendly Zildjian ZBT Splash Cymbal to the Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Splash Cymbal. Or are you in the Sabian camp? In that case, the Sabian HHX Splash Cymbal might be the way to go - or check out the Sabian AAX Air Splash Cymbal, which earned itself the 2012 Cymbal Vote win and comes in standard or brilliant versions, each with your choice of 8" or 10" sizes.

Naturally, Zildjian and Sabian aren't the only cymbal makers out there, and there's a great lineup of paper-thin splashes from other brands too, including the Paiste 2002 Splash Cymbal and the Meinl Soundcaster Custom Splash Cymbal. So don't just go by the name on top - what's really important in a cymbal is the sound inside waiting to be unleashed. When your percussion setup calls for taking close control over that sound, paper-thin splash cymbals definitely belong somewhere on your wish list. Take a look at all the options for yourself: it won't take long to find at least a few worth considering!