Zultan 18" Aja China

China

Size: 18"
China cymbal with a characteristic 'trashy', aggressive sound

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Available since November 2011
Item number 273912
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Hand Hammered Cymbal No
Finish Regular, Traditional
Alloy B20 Bronze

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Real bronze from the Far East

Zultan's most affordable cymbal series is called Aja – pronounced "Asia" – and, as the name suggests, is made in China. But unlike the machine-made B8 bronze cymbals offered in the same price range by their competitors, the Ajas are cast from high-quality B20 bronze and finished by hand. In addition to the 18" china, the Aja range includes other individual cymbals in various sizes and designs, as well as various preconfigured sets.

B20 – the standard yesterday, today, and tomorrow

In China, people have been familiar with the manual production of gongs and cymbals for centuries, so a lot of experience has gone into making the Aja series. 80 percent copper and 20 percent tin, B20 for short, is the bronze alloy that has long been known to be the magic formula for high-quality, melodious cymbals. As the Aja cymbals are finished by hand, each one is unique, which means that slight sound variations among individual cymbals of the same model are normal. The sound of the 18" Aja China is wild and hissing, just as you would expect from a typical china cymbal.

Good sound doesn't have to cost a fortune

High-quality cymbals are often unaffordable for beginners: Drummers on a budget will love the fact that Zultan Aja cymbals offer a lot of sound for not a lot of money. And it won't matter if they're playing Rock, Alternative, Grunge, Pop, or Funk – the 18" Aja China can be used in all of these genres and more thanks to its cutting sound and trashy, aggressive character. This also means that this model might be exactly the thing more advanced drummers are looking for to round off their setup.

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.

Save money – but in the right places

Anyone who's serious about drumming, be they a complete beginner or a seasoned pro, knows that the sound of their cymbals is just as important as all the great features – and the cool look! – of their newly acquired drums. No matter whether it's only this 18" china, or a complete Zultan Aja cymbal set for even better value for money – the investment is definitely worth it, because the cymbals sound so good that even experienced drummers will get years of playing pleasure from them. And the Aja range is so diverse that other cymbals from the hi-hat, crash, ride, china, and splash categories can be purchased later, or as needed, to meet players' changing demands.

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Lasted one rehearsel....

Hx2 27.03.2022

I bought this for being used in practice sessions.
But it broke after just one rehearsel. And I didn't even hit it that hard.
It sounds good, it is cheap, but the quality does not justify it for me.

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Bad quality

Anonymous 03.09.2016

Zultan 18" Aja China sounds ok BUT ! ,very poor quality. Cracks in the middle (i have two of these)............

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Good for the price

Artick 13.10.2023

Good solid standout in live setings. Had some trouble with the first One, it came with a dent. But thomans costumer service was second to none and fixed it imediatlly, quick response and quick solutions!

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Fantastic Studio Quality Sound / Fragile Build

Mikey D 04.05.2024

This is my favourite type of China cymbal mould. It delivers amazing resonance, just enough trashy / selective sound to cut through live performances and offers great value for money. I'm not a hard hitter, but unfortunately it cracked after 3 months of use. I ended up still using it for over a year as it sounded great with shortened sustain. I've just retired it now and it has a proud spot on my wall display. I would still highly recommend, but be gentle with it and maybe get some extra stacks of cymbal felts / washers to go with it.

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Zultan 18" Aja China

China

Real bronze from the Far East

B20 – the standard yesterday, today, and tomorrow

Good sound doesn't have to cost a fortune

About Zultan

Save money – but in the right places

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China

Real bronze from the Far East

B20 – the standard yesterday, today, and tomorrow

Good sound doesn't have to cost a fortune

About Zultan

Save money – but in the right places

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