Meinl Bacon Sizzler Cymbal (BACON)

Why Choose This?

MAKES YOUR CYMBAL SIZZLE Meinl Cymbal Bacon instantly adds old school sizzle sounds to your ride, crash, or effects cymbal with no effort. It instantly changes your cymbal’s feel, whether live or in the studio.

WHY IT MATTERS Drilling holes into your cymbal to add metal rivets is a labor-intensive process that permanently alters it. With Meinl Cymbal Bacon, you get that sizzle effect in seconds, and you can remove it just as fast, without damaging your cymbal.

HOW IT WORKS The light stainless steel beaded chain reacts by bouncing on your cymbal as you play, providing a sizzling sustain with every note—whether you play with sticks or brushes.

DRIVING ITS POPULARITY Meinl Cymbal Bacon is the most user-friendly cymbal sizzler available. Its minimalist washer design requires no bulky plastic collars. Additionally, you can use your original cymbal felts without any issues.

MODEL SPECIFICATIONS Meinl Cymbal Bacon comes in two versions: Standard and Heavy. The Standard model has slightly smaller beads and a lighter weight for subtle effects.

SAFETY AND SUITABILITY Unlike homemade sizzlers, Meinl Cymbal Bacon is safe on all cymbal finishes and alloys, ensuring your favorite cymbals remain undamaged and unmarked.

DIMENSIONS The chain measures 10 1/2" long, ideal for 22" cymbals, but it works on smaller or larger cymbals too. The universal washer opening is 1/2" wide, fitting all cymbal stands.

THE BIG PICTURE Established in 1951 by a family-owned musical instrument manufacturer in Germany, Meinl is known for its expert German design and quality assurance. Our deep relationships with our builders ensure you receive the finest quality.

Meinl Cymbal Bacon provides a seamless and safe way to achieve the classic sizzle effect, enhancing your playing experience without lasting damage to your cymbals.