Meinl Cymbal Bacon

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Meinl Cymbal Bacon

The Meinl Cymbal Bacon is the kind of accessory that makes drummers smile the moment they hear it. Small, simple, and packed with flavour, it’s designed to add that irresistible sizzle and shimmer to your cymbals — like the sonic equivalent of crispy bacon hitting a hot pan.

Instead of drilling holes and installing permanent rivets, the Cymbal Bacon gives you that classic jazz-style sizzle instantly. The secret ingredient is a 10½" stainless steel beaded chain that rests lightly on top of your cymbal. When the cymbal vibrates, the chain dances across the surface, creating a rich, sizzling texture that adds depth and character to your sound

It works beautifully on ride cymbals, but it’s just as tasty on crashes and effect cymbals when you want a little extra seasoning in the mix. The chain enhances the cymbal’s voice without choking it — you still get the full sustain and wash, just with that delicious metallic shimmer layered on top.

The thin mounting washer fits onto any standard cymbal stand, and you can place it above or below your cymbal felts, or even use it without felts depending on your setup. It’s incredibly easy to move around mid-performance, so you can season different cymbals throughout a set with zero fuss.

Because it’s lightweight and designed to sit naturally on the cymbal surface, it won’t damage your cymbals or interfere with their natural tone. Think of it as a flavour enhancer rather than a heavy-handed effect.

From smoky jazz rides to funky grooves and fusion textures, the Meinl Cymbal Bacon adds that irresistible crispy sizzle that makes a cymbal feel alive.

At Musicmaker, we love clever percussion tools like this — simple ideas that open up new sounds. And let’s be honest: anything called Cymbal Bacon already sounds delicious.