Top 10 Best lemon cymbal in 2026

Main highlights

• •MAKES YOUR CYMBAL SIZZLE: Meinl Cymbal Bacon produces old school sizzle sounds on your ride, crash, or effects cymbal with no effort; it instantly changes your cymbal feel, live or in the studio
• •WHY IT MATTERS: the alternative to getting a sizzle effect is drilling holes in your cymbal to add metal rivets, a dramatic procedure that permanently alters your cymbal; now you can get that sound in seconds and remove it just as fast
• •HOW IT WORKS: the light stainless steel beaded chain reacts by bouncing on your cymbal while you play; this gives you a sizzling sustain with every note whether you play with sticks or brushes
• •DRIVING ITS POPULARITY: it's the most easy-to-use cymbal sizzler; the minimalist washer design is all you need to secure it (no bulky plastic collars here), plus, you can use your original cymbal felts with it
• •OF NOTE: there are two versions of Meinl Cymbal Bacon, Standard and Heavy; this is the Standard model that has slightly smaller beads and a lighter weight for subtle effects
• •SAFE FOR ANY FINISH: your homemade sizzler isn't guaranteed to not damage or mark up your favorite ride cymbal; Meinl Cymbal Bacon is safe on all cymbal finishes and alloys
• •BY THE NUMBERS: the chain measures 10 1/2" long to reach right to the edge of a 22" cymbal (but it works the same on smaller or larger cymbals too); the universal washer opening is 1/2" wide to fit all cymbal stands
• •THE BIG PICTURE: Meinl is a family-owned musical instrument manufacturer and brand established 1951 in Germany; our expert German designers have deep relationships with our builders to ensure you're delivered the absolute finest quality