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Paiste Signature: introduced to widespread acclaim in 1989

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2. Paiste Signature
£141-£455

Introduced to widespread acclaim in 1989, Paiste Signatures were designed to expand musical horizons and they continue to do so nearly two decades later. Created from Paiste's patented signature bronze, the cymbals are incredibly refined and expressive. Radical new models have recently joined a range already bursting with different sizes, weights and finishes.
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3. Sabian Vault
£236-£576

Not so much a collection of cymbals, rather a series of cymbal concepts seen through to fruition, Sabian's Vault range consists of high-end models created at the behest of Sabian endorsees and customers. Though limited to crashes, hi-hats and rides for the time being, these are distinctive, impressive and reassuringly expensive instruments.
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4. Ufip Firm
£140-£260

Made from enriched B22 bronze for an even softer feel, these cymbals are the creations of Damiano Tronci, regarded as one of the best young cymbalsmiths in the world. The natural finish enhances the already warm tones of the cymbals, with models currently restricted to crashes, hi-hats and rides.

5. Roberto Spizzichino
£275-£410

Truly exclusive jazz cymbals from a one-man operation. Roberto Spizzichino takes raw Turkish B20 blanks and then creates exquisite rides and hi-hats, one at a time. To get hold of one you either have to travel to Tuscany to commission Roberto or see him at the Frankfurt Music Fair, at which he displays each year.

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