Zultan 18" Q Crash

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Crash Cymbal

Size: 18"
Q Series
Made of B20 bronze
Dark and â€‹â€‹deep, full sounding crash cymbal with incredible dynamic range
The outer 2" ring of the upper cymbal is hammered very deeply in this series, left unlathed and raw
The central region, on the other hand, has a high-gloss polished, brilliant surface
The bell is unlathed with visible hammer marks
The bottom cymbal of the Studio Series is also unlathed and high-gloss
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Available since July 2011
Item number 268245
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 18" 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, sustaining sound, the 18" crash is not only suitable for powerful accents, but also for crashing right through every quarter note in a high-intensity section – without ruining everyone's hearing. Thanks to its size and the bell's distinctive sound, it can even be used as a light ride cymbal when played with thinner drumsticks.

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 18" Q Crash is an excellent choice wherever a punchy but not-too-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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Very nice and musical cymbal overall

Tartz 24.10.2018

I use this cymbal with a rock and metal setting, it is exactly bright and dark enough to be heard and be musical as well. I have used it less than a year but damn the cymbal is very sturdy.

Pros
Very musical
Very good looking
Not too loud
Build quality is exceptional

Cons
Not sure if it lasts for years with regular or heavier playing

I would say you can use this cymbal for every style. You can spend a lot less for a cymbal but I do not recommend.
I also bought Zultan AJA crash 18 inch, not happy with that.

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Outstanding cymbal, regardless of the price

JonnyS 28.03.2017

I didn't want to start this article with "great cymbal for the price", simply because this cymbal competes with my other cymbals sitting at a much higher price bracket. I use this as my main crash cymbal, with my Sabian AAX Explosion for accented hits. I've played with it live, and recorded it and in both situations it is outstanding. It's got a lot of weight to it, and the sound is quite dark, and I think Thomann captured the sound very well in their audio samples. I'll certainly be using this cymbal as my main crash cymbal for the foreseeable future, and have no problem recommending Zultan to my friends

I can't name any cons, I think it's got great durability (not even a dent in the last 3 months), fantastic sound, looks great, and is priced very competitively.

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Heavy dark crash cymbal

Vicarious 27.04.2019

I use this crash as a secondary right hand side crash, and as a riding crash.
It feels pretty heavy, and it produces dark sound. So it is pretty good for riding.
Combined with my Zildjian A Customs, it does a good job, providing a bit darker sound, while having the same loudness.

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One of the best in this Class

Gubeee 04.06.2020

I love it.
High musicality, and warm, but not too loud sound. Its simply full of deep, and high, and middle together.... Its Qa is very good, just because i play hard metal, and light music too so in each style, you can use it.

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