Gallery
Description
Warranty
Reviews
Q&A

Videos (5)

View Allarrow icon
6" SMALL ZIL BELplay button

6" SMALL ZIL BEL

Zildjian Drum Set Cymbals 101play button

Zildjian Drum Set Cymbals 101

9.5" LARGE ZIL BELplay button

9.5" LARGE ZIL BEL

How To Prevent Your Cymbals From Crackingplay button

How To Prevent Your Cymbals From Cracking

Zildjian

collapse expand iconDescription

The Zil-Bel has a bright, singing musical tone ideal for special accents and effects. Large, deep bell shape. Low pitch. Use individually or with the small model to produce complimentary tones that contrast perfectly with each other. Mount regularly or inverted for special tones.
Zildjian Zil-Bel Cymbal 9 1/2 in.
Zildjian Zil-Bel Cymbal 9 1/2 in.
Zildjian Zil-Bel Cymbal 9 1/2 in.

collapse expand iconWarranty

Avedis Zildjian Company Warranty Statement

As of October 1, 2009, all Zildjian Cymbals are guaranteed against manufacturer's defects for two (2) years from the date of original purchase.
For warranty claims outside the U.S., contact your local Zildjian distributor. Click here for the international distributor locator.
Warranty Process
Cymbals that show factory defects within two years of their original purchase are eligible for examination at our factory. Zildjian experts will evaluate the damage and issue a replacement cymbal, unless it appears the damage is related to improper use or care.

If you believe your cymbal has a factory defect:
1. Contact Zildjian to obtain a Return Authorization number (RA#), via telephone: 781-871-2200.
2. Indicate the location of the damage on the cymbal with a piece of tape.
3. Make a photocopy of your original numbered and dated sales receipt.
4. Carefully package your cymbal. Include your RA# and the photocopy of your sales receipt in the box.
5. Ship the package to:
Avedis Zildjian Company
RA#
22 Longwater Drive
Norwell, MA 02061

A Cymbal will not be replaced if:
1. It has been misplayed, dropped, played with excessive force or treated abusively.
2. The center hole is worn due to improper stand set-up or abusive play.
3. The cymbal was bought second-hand or used in a lease program.
4. The cymbal has previously been replaced by Zildjian.
5. More than two years have passed since the cymbal was purchased.

Warranty Notes:
• Cost of shipping a damaged cymbal to Zildjian is the customers responsibility.
• Factory evaluations take approximately 4 - 6 weeks.
• Cymbals that do not meet the warranty guidelines will be returned to customer.
• Cost of shipping a replacement or damaged cymbal back to the customer will be covered by Zildjian.

Featured Articles

collapse expand iconReviews

4.33

27 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

zil bel

this cymbal is honestly one of the best things ive ran into. Its perfect for metal hardcore and any new rock styles. It goes excellent with double bass and rough music. Amazing with little fill ins or intro starters. Also great for keeping rythm. I say this is a have to have cymbal its small sounds great and you cant beat a better sound!!!

VS

Most Liked Negative Review

3

Does one thing, but does it well.

The sound of this thing is instantly recognizable to drummers the world over. Ding! This bell produces a highly metallic sound, almost more of an aux percussion instrument than a cymbal. I primarily use it in fills in conjunction with closed hat / ride bell / splash. In the context of linear fills with other cymbals, it sounds great. But outside of accents and filling, there is not much that can be done with it. Endless sustain, very definite tuning fork-like harmonic undertone. However, it has managed to keep its place on my kit mounted over a crash for the last decade, despite all its shortcomings, I couldn't imagine my setup without it.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Accompaniment1
  2. Great for accents1
  3. Good for rock and metal1
  4. Live Performance1
  5. Studio1
Cons
  1. Far too much sustain for an fx cymbal1
  2. No versatility1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced3
Pros
  1. Bright Sound2
  2. Explosive Attack2
  3. Responsive Feel2
  4. Bright, cutting sound1

Reviewed by 27 customers

  • Fantastic bell! Very Loud!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 months ago

    byMatt

    fromHouston,TX

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I've been using this bell for the better part of 15 years but all my cymbals were stolen after a show from my car, and had to replace them all. This particular bell is the exact same one I had before, but this one is even louder than the one I had. Fantastic bell for sure! #sweepstakes.

  • Does one thing, but does it well.

    3

    originally posted on

    http://zildjian.com/

    brand logo

    submitted4 years ago

    byIsaac

    fromOregon

    The sound of this thing is instantly recognizable to drummers the world over. Ding! This bell produces a highly metallic sound, almost more of an aux percussion instrument than a cymbal. I primarily use it in fills in conjunction with closed hat / ride bell / splash. In the context of linear fills with other cymbals, it sounds great. But outside of accents and filling, there is not much that can be done with it. Endless sustain, very definite tuning fork-like harmonic undertone. However, it has managed to keep its place on my kit mounted over a crash for the last decade, despite all its shortcomings, I couldn't imagine my setup without it.

  • I would buy this again

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byFatbob

    fromTaylors S.C.

    Has a bit of a ring to it, You can use half of a moongel and it will help with the ring

  • Unhappy customer as of yet

    1

    submitted10 years ago

    byWayne ( AKA)...Lucky Husband

    fromHudson,Florida

    My wife ordered the 9.5 inch Zil-Bel to ad to my drum kit.Shipping was quick but cymbal has a manufacturer defect on the outer edge of it. Can't wait to get it replaced to start playing on it with the rest of my Zildjian ZBT Cymbals.I would like to give a more informative review.This review is not meant as a bash review. I'm just a little bummed out.I'll get over it.

  • Great effect

    4

    submitted13 years ago

    byNOAH FELDMAN

    fromEast Lyme, CT

    Alright, so I may be the only review from a non-metal drummer... But here goes. I drum in a jazz/fusion group (emphasis on fusion, we get into some pretty heavy hard rock sometimes), and I use this a lot- however, I don't use it so much in fills as I do for effect. I have the 9 incher, and the dominant pitch is an F natural, so I often try to sync it with chords that have that note in them. It has a very clear, resonant tone, which cuts through everything and eventually fades to some fundamental drone that goes on seemingly forever. It's an interesting (and somewhat creepy) effect, and I wouldn't hit it too hard in your little garage practice space, if you like your ears. This will probably outlast you, the metal is 3/4 of an inch thick, or so, and I think you'd have to drop it from an airplane to shatter it. You can easily shatter a stick on it, though, so be careful.

  • Love it.

    5

    submitted14 years ago

    byCliff Yankovich

    fromAda, MI

    This was a great addition to my kit. I mounted it upside down on top of my 16" splash. Love the tone and the long decay. Found a fun thing to do - smack it a good one and cup my hand over the top of it and move my hand close to it and back away - makes a neat Leslie speaker like effect. Having so much fun with the six inch version that I will be adding the larger one in the next couple weeks. Sounds very different from any of bells on my 16" and 18" splash or the 20" ride. It is fun to toss it into the middle of things with the long decay. Get one - you will love it.

collapse expand iconQ&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

No results but…

You can be the first to ask a new question.

It may be Answered within 48 hours.