Zultan 13" Caz Hi-Hat
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Zultan
13" Caz Hi-Hat
Product Info
Article Number:
278660
Brand:
Zultan
Model:
13" Caz Hi-Hat
Category:
13" Hi-Hat Cymbals
Price:
$240.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These Zultan Caz hi-hats are a real gem for jazz and fusion players craving a traditional, hand-hammered vibe. The lighter weight gives them incredible responsiveness, and the B20 bronze delivers a beautiful warmth without sacrificing clarity – a fantastic option for nuanced playing.
Product Description
- Zultan 13" Caz Hi-Hat
- Hi-Hat cymbals
- B20 Bronze
- Hand-hammered
- Deep
- voluminous
- clear
- bright sound
- Excellent mix of warmth and assertiveness
- Versatile hi-hat
- especially suitable for jazz / fusion
- Polished surface
- The Caz Series features thinner cymbals with a lower weight
- Extremely exact hand hammering gives this series a darker
- fuller
- more traditional sound
PROS
- • B20 bronze provides a warm, complex harmonic profile.
- • Hand-hammering creates nuanced stick definition and wash.
- • Lower weight allows for quick, responsive footwork and chick sounds.
- • Polished surface enhances brilliance and projection, cutting through mixes.
CONS
- • The thinner profile might lack sustain for heavier rock styles.
- • Caz series’ darker tone isn’t universally appealing; some prefer brighter hats.
- • Lower weight could feel 'floppy' for drummers used to heavier hi-hats.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
13 in
Material
B20 Bronze
Finish
Polished
Sound Character
Dark, full, warm, clear, bright
Top/Bottom Weight
Thin
Weight
Light
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Frequently Asked Questions
The AAX are generally brighter and more modern sounding, while the Caz offer a more vintage, darker tone with more complexity.
While versatile, the darker tone and lighter weight might be better suited for more nuanced rock subgenres than full-on hard rock or metal.
Yes, the Caz series prioritizes a lighter, more responsive feel, so the top and bottom hats are both relatively thin, though subtle variations exist due to hand-hammering.
