Zultan 16" Q Crash

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Crash cymbal

Size: 16 "
Q-series
Dark
The outer 2" ring of the upper part is extremely deeply hammered, and left untreated
The middle area, on the other hand, is highly polished with a brilliant surface
The bell is again untreated with visible hammer dents
The cymbal of the studio series is untreated and brilliant
100% Handmade of B-20 bronze

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Available since August 2011
Item number 268243
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Hand Hammered Cymbal Yes
Finish Brilliant, Regular
Alloy B20 Bronze

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Love at first sight

Zultan's Q Series is a range of medium-weight, hand-hammered Turkish cymbals made of B20 bronze, which are striking because of their unusual appearance. The different surface treatments are not only pleasing to the eye, but also have an effect on the sound. The result is a sound that can be used in many different styles, cuts through well, and at the same time has a dark, warm sonic range. The affordable Q Series is aimed at ambitious beginners and more advanced drummers, and comprises individual hi-hats, crashes, splashes, and rides, as well as pre-configured complete sets.

Opposites attract attention

While the completely lathed and high-gloss polished underside of the Q cymbals is similar to the popular Zultan Rock Beat series, the upper side is absolutely unique. The rim, which is covered with deep hammer indentations, is unlathed, as is the bell – this raw, earthy look creates a strong contrast to the high-gloss centre. The manual craftsmanship of Zultan's experienced Turkish cymbal smiths makes each cymbal really unique. The 16" crash has a very powerful, dynamic, full sound with a slightly dark character and medium sustain.

One letter – many uses

The Zultan Q cymbals are in the medium weight category and are ideal for genres such as Pop, Funk, and Blues thanks to their warm and balanced sound and their slightly reduced treble range. Their sound always blends homogeneously into their musical surroundings, leaving plenty of room for the other instruments. With its full-bodied, quick-response sound, the 16" crash is not only suitable for explosive accents, but also for crashing right through every quarter note in a high-intensity section – without damaging everyone's hearing. If played a little more gently, this cymbal will also cut a fine figure in acoustic sessions.

About Zultan

To provide traditional craftsmanship at a fair price has been the guiding principle of Zultan ever since it was founded in 2000. The firm's practice of selling directly to the end customer makes it possible to offer very customer-friendly prices. Nevertheless, the production process for Zultan’s trademark cymbals, which are made mainly in Turkey, is of the highest quality, a fact which has ensured they have also been a fixture in the Thomann range since 2011. The nearly 250 Zultan products cover several cymbal series, catering for all sectors of the music market. Zultan also offers accessories such as bags and drumsticks. Thanks to the use of high-quality materials and manufacturing expertise, Zultan really does offer uncompromising quality at a reasonable price.

The Q Series does it all

The Zultan 17" Q Crash is an excellent choice wherever a punchy but not overly bright crash sound is desired, be it a Blues session, Funk gig, or Pop concert. Whether it's played loud or soft, it consistently produces a pleasant, approachable sound that stays controlled, without ever being too prominent. Another possible use is in the mixed genres of acoustic and electronic music that are so popular these days, in which darker-sounding cymbals are preferred, as their profile suits the overall atmosphere better. Last but not least, all Q cymbals will also do an excellent job in the studio, as their sonic properties make them extremely microphone-friendly.

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Diverse High Quality Budget Cymbal

Delz 15.03.2022

A mix of Bright and Dark tones perfect for anyone wanting a high quality sounding cymbal without paying the extortionate prices of other cymbal makes, I am getting the 18 inch to go with this as my main crashes, i play metal/psychedelic rock and it perfect for not being to harsh in the high frequencies, WORTH EVERY PENNY SPENT!

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5 Years On, Proud Zultan Owner!

Artro Vannus 22.09.2017

I ordered this cymbal when it was first on Thomann in 2011, and six years later it is still a staple in my kit.

It might just be my own train of thought, but generally for hand hammered stuff I'd always associate it with a more delicate playing style, however I as most of my other crashes are 18" +, I use this almost exclusively for accented crashes to cut through music in heavier sounding songs.
Does the job perfectly, have used in both gigging and recording scenario to impressive results. After hundreds and possibly thousands of hours of playing, still no sign of usage on the cymbal.

Cons? Ok, it's not the best sounding 16" cymbal on the market, but you get great value for what you're paying. With Zildjain or Paiste you're paying more for the brand, but as Zultan isn't yet a renowned brand they're far more competative on price. I'd put this on same level as ¤300+ cymbals from other companies.

At the end of the day, after give years of usage I couldn't give this any higher praise, wonderful cymbal.

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Must have.

David Malone 10.01.2018

Great sound emitted by this cymbal. Although it has a darker sound, it is extremely versatile and suits many different genres of music.
Looks great, sounds great.

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Nice sounding cymbal

Anonymous 27.03.2017

I'd never heard of this brand before seeing it on the Thomann site so it was a bit of gamble buying it and I'm pleased that I did. The quality is good, the look is good but most importantly the sound is good. It has nice cutting tone without being too bright due to the unlathed area. I would definitely buy Zultan again

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