Millenium Multi Cymbal Bag

I've found when budget is a concern, it's best to buy the most expensive top of the range products from a company/line that make budget versions, rather than a cheap range from an expensive company. That way, you tend to get good build quality, materials, and innovation, at a price that is usually cheaper than buying a bottom of the range product from an expensive company.

This cymbal bag is no exception. Thomann's own brand are known for being the cheaper option, and whilst I wouldn't buy their extremely cheap cymbal bags, this one still works out good value for money.

Tough, sturdy construction. Good zips. Good design. The separate cymbal compartments allow for good options, and the shoulder straps are great - these are only usually found on expensive bags.

The only negatives are that the hi-hat compartment doesn't have a divider to keep the hi hat cymbals from rubbing against each other, so buy a separate divider or use some other material. The largest compartment does actually have a divider in it that can accommodate three cymbals, but it only comes halfway up the bag, and is only useful in holding the cymbals in place and will not stop them rubbing against each other. This is not too much of a problem due to the other compartments - only worth a thought if you're carrying more than hi-hats, 2x crashes, and a ride. Finally, there are no external pockets or compartments to hold items such as gloves, ear plugs, cymbal dampers, etc.

These negatives do not change my review from being 5 stars, as for the price, it is an excellent choice, and does almost everything I would want from a cymbal bag.

The bags I use for my most expensive and handmade cymbals cost 4+ times as much, so this a fantastic choice if you're not cosseting really expensive cymbals.

I really like multiple compartment feature, keeps cymbals centered so the bell of one cymbal is not pressing against the middle of another, different size, cymbal.
The material seems strong enough and sufficiently padded.
The handle is thick and comfortable, also the shoulder strap.
Great addition are the backpack-style straps.

The zipper might be of a better quality, on the biggest compartment the plastic teeth of the zipper disconnected from the fabric in the length of about 1,5 cm.
This is fault in the zipper itself, not the sawing problem.
Also, this happened on upper side of bag, so it is not likely that a cymbal edge cut it.
However, it still works, I just have to be more careful when moving zipper over that part.

Are you a drummer looking for a heavy-duty, yet portable bag to carry different-sized cymbals around?
Well, you should take a look at this: with its 4 separate cymbal fans with zip sized 14"/16"/18"/22" (and the last one divided again in compartments with 2 additional pockets), robust carrying handle, shoulder strap and backpacking system, this is all you will ever need for most of your gigs. You won't find anything like this in its price range, and many times in those above! Whether you are a professional or a beginner it doesn't matter: Thomann has done it again, and it doesn't get any better. Check it out!