Promark S22 Sizzler, 22" or Smaller" - 2024 report by Whydis
Promark S22 Sizzler, 22" or Smaller"
Style:Sizzler
The ProMark S22 cymbal rattler is the perfect alternative to putting permanent rivets in your favorite cymbal. Achieve the same classic sizzle sound without the hastle of drilling holes and inserting rivets. The S22 features smaller m...
A wonderful cymbal that I wanted a touch more sustain out of
Not at all like are real riveted cymbal, which is what I really wanted
This was along the timeline when the "Sizzler" cymbal came out (which I could not afford and I didn't want to drill holes in my cymbal in case it didn't work out), so, as an alternative I laid a piece of heavy beaded chain from a bathtub stopper over the cymbal and it simply continued to 'sizzle' like bacon.
For use on a 20" China cymbal, I trimmed the beaded chain to be even with the cymbal edge as recommended.
When I place the sizzler on a smoother/machined cymbal, the sizzle decays nicely and evenly as expected.