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Amazing crash for the money
I am not really sure why the Caz series is so cheap. I have tried Caz, Rockbeat, F5, Raw series, and the Caz seems to be the best for me.
The crash - i liked it so much I ordered a 20" Caz crash, which I also fell in love with instantly.
Caz crashes are thin (not paper thin). The response is really fast and it opens up really easily - you dont need to hit it hard to get the full sound the crash can offer - you can listen how it sounds on my bands youtube channel (search "amendedband on YT). Most people say its for jazz, pop or rock. I play progressive/death metal with Caz crashes and cant find a problem with that - thin crashes are GREAT for recording for any genre.
The crashes are dark and fast - the way i like it.
As for quality - my 17" was a bit dirty - I found several oily black fingerprints on it. The 20" crash was just absolutely perfect.
A note for Zultan crashes as a whole - i ordered my 17" Caz along with a 18" Rockbeat crash (which CRACKED - I will write a review on this crash after my replacement arrives), and the crashes sound almost the same, which was a bummer (you can even hear it in the sound samples). The Caz however is slightly better sounding for my taste.
All in all - I highly recommend this (and any other Caz series) crash - you will not get anything better for your money.
The crash - i liked it so much I ordered a 20" Caz crash, which I also fell in love with instantly.
Caz crashes are thin (not paper thin). The response is really fast and it opens up really easily - you dont need to hit it hard to get the full sound the crash can offer - you can listen how it sounds on my bands youtube channel (search "amendedband on YT). Most people say its for jazz, pop or rock. I play progressive/death metal with Caz crashes and cant find a problem with that - thin crashes are GREAT for recording for any genre.
The crashes are dark and fast - the way i like it.
As for quality - my 17" was a bit dirty - I found several oily black fingerprints on it. The 20" crash was just absolutely perfect.
A note for Zultan crashes as a whole - i ordered my 17" Caz along with a 18" Rockbeat crash (which CRACKED - I will write a review on this crash after my replacement arrives), and the crashes sound almost the same, which was a bummer (you can even hear it in the sound samples). The Caz however is slightly better sounding for my taste.
All in all - I highly recommend this (and any other Caz series) crash - you will not get anything better for your money.
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Wonderful
I have Zultan Caz cymbals on a church kit I play regularly. I need cymbals that are responsive at lower volumes, as well as having the capacity to go loud. I have the 16 and 17 crashes, and the 19 crash / ride.
I'm delighted with the set, but if I could only keep one, it would be the 17 crash. It is wonderfully versatile. It has a quick but not ultra-fast response as a crash, you can ride on it at lower volumes for a very bright tone without it immediately washing out. I play a lot of cymbal swells, and this is just a dream to play them on: you can build a crescendo very slowly and it has a wonderful shimmering tone from very quiet volumes. It's hard to believe the price.
I have absolutely no reservations about this cymbal.
I'm delighted with the set, but if I could only keep one, it would be the 17 crash. It is wonderfully versatile. It has a quick but not ultra-fast response as a crash, you can ride on it at lower volumes for a very bright tone without it immediately washing out. I play a lot of cymbal swells, and this is just a dream to play them on: you can build a crescendo very slowly and it has a wonderful shimmering tone from very quiet volumes. It's hard to believe the price.
I have absolutely no reservations about this cymbal.
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Z
absurd quality
- Beautiful sounding
- Hand hammered
- Made in turkey
This cymbal is not a cheap one, this is a high quality one. I don't understand why it costs 1/3 compared to others with the same quality.
The sound is high pitched, full of sweet harmonics, but still warm. I find it really versatile, from jazz to classic rock, just perfect indie like music (I wouldn't use them for metal).
I bought together the Caz 20'' ride and the Caz 19'' crash/ride, and together with the ride, it's my favourite cymbal so far.
Zultan is incredible, I recommend them to everyone
- Hand hammered
- Made in turkey
This cymbal is not a cheap one, this is a high quality one. I don't understand why it costs 1/3 compared to others with the same quality.
The sound is high pitched, full of sweet harmonics, but still warm. I find it really versatile, from jazz to classic rock, just perfect indie like music (I wouldn't use them for metal).
I bought together the Caz 20'' ride and the Caz 19'' crash/ride, and together with the ride, it's my favourite cymbal so far.
Zultan is incredible, I recommend them to everyone
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OE
Just amazing!
This cymbal blew my mind. Fits perfect with my meinl byzance crashes, but it's so much cheaper. I really recommend trying one. In the beginning I wasn't too excited, but I'm not sure why. Maybe the sound changed after I used it a bit and got plenty of finger prints on it or I just had to get used to it. But now I'm thinking it could be a byzance logo on it :P It's just a great cymbal!
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R
Phenomenal
I own so many Zultan cymbals now, that I am never surprised with the quality. The sound of this cymbal is very warm and dark with a buttery feel. The closest cymbal I can compare this too (only going off of what I've personally played) is a Zildjian K dark thin crash of the same size. Just beware, I highly doubt this will last if you're a heavy hitter
Highly recommend!
Highly recommend!
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LB
a Zildjian K inside
this is an incredible bargain. I don't know how they managed to craft such a musical cymbal at this price. it is thin, decays softly, and has something sharp in its sound when you play it that makes you understand this is serious turkish equipment. When i play it I have full control over its sound, volume, decay, press rolls, bell, everything plays in the exact way I wish it to do. definetly I wouldn't be scared of paying 300¤ for it.
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Great sounding cymbal
This is a really nice sounding cymbal. Served me great for the last year, but started cracking couple of days ago. I am not the heaviest of hitters and i take care of my stuff.
Again, quality sound for a low price, but fragile.
Again, quality sound for a low price, but fragile.
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17 caz crash
good crash for medium volume music. its not a dark jazz crash ,but not a loud rock crash (somewhere in middle) . responsive,sharp fast attack,followed by darker overtones, medium sustain. good price for a B 20 ,hand hammered cymbal.
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recommended cymbal line
I own this crash along with a 14" HHn 21 Ride and 19" Crash/Ride and never regretted buying them. I couldn't test them at Thomann's before and bought them "blindfoldedly". These cymbals will serve you well in all musical situations maybe except for harder and heavier stuff. Give them a try they're not cheap no names!
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Sounds great
Quite dark, washy sound, but still cuts through well. Really versatile, opens up well even when playing quietly. Only thing I can complain about is the fact that the cymbal isn't balanced perfectly - it rotates in a way that the Zultan logo is always oriented upside down. Definitely recommend.
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