Zultan 18" Rock Beat Crash

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Crash Cymbal

Rockbeat Series
Size: 18"
Made of B-20 bronze
Full, voluminous tone
Balanced crash with power and projection
Fast response with balanced tones across the entire sound
Hand-polished, brilliant surface
Sound character: Full, powerful and expressive
100% Handmade

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Available since July 2011

Item number 268218

Sales Unit 1 piece(s)

Hand Hammered Cymbal Yes

Finish Brilliant, Glossy

Alloy B20 Bronze

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A classic among Rock cymbals

Cymbal manufacturer Zultan began its success story with the launch of its "Rock Beat" series in the year 2000. These cymbals are hammered and milled by hand in Zultan's workshops by Turkish artisans and guarantee a full and multifaceted sound that easily cuts through in a mix and makes them perfect for Rock music. Thanks to the wide range of models, sizes, and thicknesses available, however, players of many other styles will also find what they are looking for here. Never before has a professional cymbal sound been available at such an affordable price.

Bright sound and dazzling looks

For centuries, a combination of 80% copper and 20% tin has been the recipe for perfection when it comes to cymbal-making, and is consequently the one used by every manufacturer for their top-of-the-line series. The prices that these cymbals fetch leave the majority of drummers shaking their heads, however - all the better therefore that Zultan's Rock Beat series is within the reach of those who don't have a fortune to spend. The 18" Crash provides powerful accents and possesses a large dynamic range, while its dazzling finish makes it look pretty damn good at the same time.

More than just Rock

When it says "Rock" on the outside, there should be Rock on the inside - and that is absolutely true of Zultan's Rock Beat series. Thanks to its bright and full-bodied sound, the 18" Crash can easily cut through over distorted guitars and is therefore the ideal choice for all types of Rock music. Thanks to its sensitive response, however, it already develops its full potential in the middle dynamic range and is thus also a great choice for styles like Pop, Funk, and Blues.

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.

Professional sound at a budget-friendly price

Those who start learning to play the drums should pay particular attention to the quality of their cymbals, because while lower-grade cymbals may be sufficient for the needs of some players, they do still have clear limitations in terms of dynamics and expression. With its Rock Beat 18" Crash (or perhaps even one of its affordable complete sets), Zultan gives drummers impressive quality at an affordable price, so an enjoyable playing experience is guaranteed in the long term. Even professional drummers who already have B20 cymbals may find the 18" Crash to be the perfect addition to their existing setup.

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Great sounding cymbal with quality issues

Vykintas 22.03.2020

This is a review after 7 months of owning the cymbal.
About the cymbal - the sound is medium bright (not too bright), and the thickness is medium-thin - perfect for crashing on it. I really liked the sound of the cymbal, especially considering the price, however it sounded almost identical to a Zultan Caz 17" crash that i ordered on the same shippment (even their sound samples sound similar!). That bugged me a little, but i still loved it. It can be used in every genre i could imagine - really versatile.
Now onto the downsides - my first RB crash cracked along the groove near the bell after 5 months. This was my first cracked cymbal in 11 years of playing drums. Besides the crack - the cymbal had a very noticeable dent since day one, as if someone were to run through it with a screwdriver.
Thomann replaced the cymbal no questions asked, and in a very timely manner, the WHOLE process took just one week! Great customer service.
The replacement's sound was significantly different - sounded more heavy. I liked that because now my crashes sounded differentely. However, this cymbal looked way worse than the first one - the outer groove was messed up almost throughout the whole cymbal - one part looked like it was going to crack really soon - the defected groove was really prominent, easily felt while running through it with a finger (probably a B stock?). I have since returned the cymbal and opted for a money back.
Advise for buyers - inspect the cymbal thoroughly and search for grooves that are a lot darker (too deep). Despite that it is a great crash cymbal, and you cant really beat the price.

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Zultan 18" Rock Beat Crash

Kalman 24.07.2018

thin cymbal,reacts quickly. medium dark pitch with sharp sparkling overtones.medium volume medium sustain. brilliant finish:hard to keep clean.

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Great for this Price!

Ahzekelion 03.11.2020

I got both the 16'' and 18'' Rock Beat crashes to use in a practice enviroment.

They have a good response even when hit with a somewhat lighter touch. I play them mostly for hardrock/metal but have also used them for Jump Blues.
They get dirty real quick though, so be careful with handling!

Bang for buck!

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Best low cost cymbal

Staffan81 25.03.2015

This crash cymbal is the best low cost cymbal i have ever tried. Better than all "high brand low cost" alternatives which usually have a cheaper bronze alloy (B8 or B10). This sounds like a real cymbal with the only flaws might be some minor cosmetic stuff (like black spots, or some imperfections in the casting) which so far har not caused any cracking. Basically you get two cymbals for the price of one "real" cymbal. I would recommend this to anyone for rehearsal and live gigs where wear and tear is common. I have also used them in the studio with good result.

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