Big Island Cymbals

Big Island Cymbals Hawaii’s first and original cymbalsmith. 100% Turkish B20 bronze HANDMADE and hammered in the USA.

Aloha, I’ll be announcing a limited warranty soon on my website! Buying cymbals online can be difficult, and this has be...
06/20/2026

Aloha, I’ll be announcing a limited warranty soon on my website! Buying cymbals online can be difficult, and this has been something hard for me to navigate and figure out as a small independent company too. But, after reading a lot of other companies policies I’m confident I can match a lot of it, but obviously not all. I just want people to feel good about buying a Big Island Cymbal! And, as some of you know I also love taking in trade ins for my experiments! I’ve been able to turn a lot of unusable cymbals into things that sound good. I usually offer 1 free modification with my custom orders too. Lastly, one area I’m able to excel over some of the big companies, is that I can also repair your cymbals too. And if you bought it from me, it’ll be free! Maybe you’re in love with a particular cymbal and don’t want to trade it in. Sometimes a small repair is all that is needed.

06/19/2026

Finished this 17” Electric Fire Crash for a customer. These can be ordered anytime at www.bigislandcymbals.com There’s customization options there too! These are a fun add on effects type cymbal I enjoy making. And they are very affordable. However, I don’t think they are a replacement for bronze cymbals. But if you need an EFX type cymbal and want something unique and handmade by me, I think this is a great option!

Flat Ride in progress. Part of my first and only batch of cymbals I’ll make. It’ll be the “Flat batch-first and last ba...
06/18/2026

Flat Ride in progress. Part of my first and only batch of cymbals I’ll make. It’ll be the “Flat batch-first and last batch-batch of cymbals” Experimenting around with some different foundational hammer set up structures on the cymbal, based off some ideas I’ve done previously. I think they are going to turn out special! And some going to a couple notable drummers.

06/18/2026

They’ve arrived. Fitting for the times! I don’t know the back story behind this image, I just work here. But had fun putting this on a silver cymbal for a custom ordered cymbal

Foundation set up on this 17” Silver cymbal for my buddy Winston R. Drums a great drummer and even better person! “How ...
06/17/2026

Foundation set up on this 17” Silver cymbal for my buddy Winston R. Drums a great drummer and even better person!
“How could the wise man build
His house on the sand
How can the wise man build his
House where there is no foundation
On the sand woadi woi on the sand” -Eek A Mouse

06/16/2026

A unique cymbal for sure. This 17” EFX China is for Big Island Cymbals Artist Benni Duque Benni ! A local favorite Big Island Drummer and early supporter of me. Actually he grew up in this small area my shop is located, so it’s very fitting. He wanted a thin, dark china with a quick sustain. Gets in and then out and responsive. I think we achieved this and more with this cymbal. I was originally intending to put more holes in it, but after I did these it almost took out too much sustain! I’m glad I checked it at this point. You can never make assumptions when making cymbals.

06/16/2026

Cymbal Go karts-finally a solution to what we’ve all been waiting for! Let’s meet Ricardo, our official welding department. Actually I want to get him welding some bronze!!

06/15/2026

Hey at least this one made me smile. I loved the logic.

Looking good Larry! Thanks for reppin! I met Larry a couple years ago when he interviewed me for Hana Hou Magazine which...
06/15/2026

Looking good Larry! Thanks for reppin! I met Larry a couple years ago when he interviewed me for Hana Hou Magazine which is on all the Hawaiian Airlines. We’ve stayed in touch and I’m currently making him some Pink Floyd tribute cymbals

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