Saluda Cymbals
Saluda Cymbals
Also known as: Saluda, Saluda Custom Cymbals
UnclaimedSaluda Cymbals is a custom cymbal manufacturer based in Columbia, South Carolina, founded by Jamie Lambert in 1998. The company distinguishes itself as a made-to-order cymbal shop, where each cymbal is individually hand-cast, hand-crafted, and hand-hammered in B20 bronze alloy to the customer's specifications. Buyers communicate directly with Lambert to describe their desired sound characterist...
Saluda Cymbals is a custom cymbal manufacturer based in Columbia, South Carolina, founded by Jamie Lambert in 1998. The company distinguishes itself as a made-to-order cymbal shop, where each cymbal is individually hand-cast, hand-crafted, and hand-hammered in B20 bronze alloy to the customer's specifications. Buyers communicate directly with Lambert to describe their desired sound characteristics, and the cymbals are built accordingly — a process that has earned the company a reputation as one of the few truly custom cymbal makers in the industry.
Saluda offers a range of cymbal series including Decadence, Earthworks, Nemesis, Ambiance, Diamond, Glory, Mist X, and Symbolic, spanning crashes, rides, hi-hats, chinas, splashes, and stacks. The Decadence series, featuring distinctive sparkle lathing and a darkened bell, is designed for versatility across jazz, blues, rock, and funk. The Nemesis line is known for its unconventional visual styling. Beyond manufacturing, Saluda provides cymbal services such as thinning, hand hammering, venting, and cracked cymbal repair, as well as a trade-in program that accepts used drum gear toward new custom orders.
The company maintains an extensive artist endorsement roster of over 200 drummers across genres, including Shawn Beamer of Molly Hatchet, Chris Worley of Jackyl, and drummers from acts like UADA, Nunslaughter, and Deceased. Saluda cymbals are priced below the major cymbal brands, positioning them as an accessible option for drummers seeking handmade, personalized instruments.
Saluda Cymbals has 4 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Cymbal Packs, Ride Cymbals, and Hi-hat Cymbals. Their gear is featured by 1 artist, with the strongest followings in Electronic, Rock, and Pop. Notable users include David Raouf (rdavidr).
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