Stagg Genghis Cymbals - B20 Bronze, Dark and Complex

The Stagg Genghis series is the flagship of the Stagg cymbal range - B20 bronze alloy, hand-hammered, and available in three distinct sub-series to suit different playing styles and tonal preferences. Dark, complex, and musical, the Genghis delivers professional-quality B20 bronze tone at a price that makes it one of the best-value cymbal ranges available in the UK.

Genghis Medium - The Core Range

The most versatile all-round Genghis option - warm, dark, and musical across the full dynamic range. Available in:

Genghis Dual - Two-Finish, Greater Tonal Complexity

The Dual series features a brilliant-finish centre and natural outer edge on the same cymbal, producing a more complex, layered tone with greater expressive range. Available in:

Genghis Exo - Exotic Finish, More Aggressive Character

The Exo series features an exotic hammered finish with a more aggressive, cutting tonal character - well suited to heavier playing styles and louder live settings. Available in:

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Stagg Genghis Cymbals - Buyer's Guide

The Stagg Genghis series is one of the most compelling arguments for B20 bronze cymbals at an accessible price point. B20 - 80% copper, 20% tin - is the alloy used by every major professional cymbal brand, and the Genghis delivers its characteristic dark, complex, musical tone at a fraction of the cost of comparable cymbals from Zildjian, Sabian, or Meinl. For players who want professional-quality bronze without the professional price tag, the Genghis is the natural starting point.

The three sub-series each offer a distinct tonal character. The Genghis Medium is the most versatile all-round option - warm, dark, and musical across the full dynamic range, suited to rock, pop, jazz, and general playing. If you're building a first B20 cymbal setup or replacing individual cymbals, the Medium is the safest and most practical choice.

The Genghis Dual's two-finish construction is worth understanding. The brilliant-finish centre produces a brighter, more cutting tone when struck on the bow; the natural outer edge produces a darker, drier sound when struck near the edge. This gives you more expressive range from a single cymbal - particularly useful on ride cymbals, where bow and edge sounds are both regularly used. The Dual hi-hats also benefit from this construction, producing a more complex, layered chick and open sound than a standard single-finish hi-hat.

The Genghis Exo is the most aggressive of the three - the exotic hammered finish produces a more cutting, projecting tone that suits heavier playing styles and louder live settings where the cymbal needs to cut through a dense mix.

If you're looking for B20 bronze cymbals for sale in the UK and want to try the Genghis range in person, you're welcome to visit our drum and cymbal store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire. Our team can help you compare sub-series and find the right cymbals for your playing style and budget. Next day UK delivery is available on all orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Stagg Genghis cymbals are made from B20 bronze - 80% copper, 20% tin - the same alloy used by Zildjian, Sabian, Meinl, and every other major professional cymbal brand. B20 produces a warm, dark, complex tone with natural sustain and musical character that is significantly better than the B8 alloy used in entry-level cymbals.
Genghis Medium is the core range - warm, dark, and versatile across a wide range of styles. Genghis Dual has a two-finish construction with a brilliant centre and natural outer edge, producing a more complex, layered tone with greater expressive range - particularly effective on rides and hi-hats. Genghis Exo has an exotic hammered finish with a more aggressive, cutting character suited to heavier playing and louder live settings.
The Genghis uses the same B20 bronze alloy as Zildjian A, Sabian AA, and Meinl Byzance cymbals, and delivers a genuinely comparable dark, complex tonal character. The main differences are in the level of hand-finishing and the consistency of individual cymbals - premium brands invest more in individual quality control. For players who want B20 bronze tone at a significantly lower price, the Genghis is one of the strongest options available.
If you're building a first B20 setup or want the most versatile all-round option, start with the Genghis Medium. If you want more tonal complexity and expressive range - particularly on ride and hi-hat - the Dual is worth the step up. If you play heavier styles and need cymbals that cut through a loud mix, the Exo is the strongest choice.
The Genghis range covers hi-hats (14", 15"), crashes (16" to 19" across the sub-series), rides (20", 21"), splash (8", 10"), and a 22" China Ride. The Dual and Exo sub-series have slightly different size availability - check individual product pages for the full specification.
Yes - you're welcome to visit our drum and cymbal store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire to try the Genghis range in person and compare Medium, Dual, and Exo sub-series. Hearing the difference between the three is the best way to find the right cymbal character for your playing style. Next day UK delivery is available for those shopping online.