Zultan 14" Q Crash

Crash

Size: 14"
Q-Series
Dark and deep, full sounding crash cymbal with incredible dynamic range
The outer 2" ring of the top cymbal is hammered extremely deeply in this series, left untreated and raw
The central region, on the other hand, has a high-gloss polished, brilliant surface
The bell is untreated with visible hammer marks
The bottom of the cymbal of the Studio series is like the top, untreated and brilliant
100% Handmade from B-20 Bronze

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Available since July 2011
Item number 268241
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Casted 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 14" crash has a 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 sound and quick response, the 14" crash is predestined for explosive accents that won't create the jarring sharpness that many other crashes of this size do. When played more gently, the cymbal will also cut a fine figure performance 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 14" 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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ThomasJCS 13.04.2021

I love it but make sure it's what you're after! Very crisp and beautiful in tone (hard to find this combination; no harshness at all) and also quiet. I prefer having the cymbals nice and muted in the mix with minimal overtones. I use it with a zultan unpolished crash and unpolished ride. This one cuts through a bit more while the other two are even more muted.

I reckon this cymbal will not survive a heavy hitter long!

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Love the sound and the look

tsiguel 28.05.2018

Don't expect this cymbal to be obnoxiously loud, don't expect it to thrash.
If you're okay with that, it has a very pleasant ring to it that is quite unique and is felt at any level you hit it. Loving the raw looks as well, it makes me want to hit it more often. The price is not extremely high and the quality is quite good, will definitely buy again.

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Zultan: A level cymbals for a B-level price

xoxopxris 30.10.2023

Ordered this with the 18” crash a long time ago, but didn’t review it until now.

These Zultan Q cymbals sound absolutely amazing and they’ll last. Been using the 18 as my main crash/ride for 6 years now and it still holds up today! This 14 inch mostly serves as half of a stack now and gives a nice bit of bite to a stack. When used alone it’s a short bright crash full of character.

Can recommend for lighter music, for heavier stuff, it’ll cut initially, but the sustain is very soft.

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Nice sound for it's price

Anonymous 30.11.2016

Finally I happened to try out my 14" Q Crash at a gig with my hard/blues rock band. All I can say this little crash is quite agressive and loud, perfect for heavy music. Cuts through easily in every kind of music although it's sustain is not as long as it suggests in the videos. I prefer to use this crash as an effect cymbal and keep my B8 Pros and HHs as main crashes.

The price tag, the quality and it's look is truly a great addition to an existing cymbal configuration, but I wouldn't use a whole Q set for my kit.

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