Zultan 13" Hi-Hat Medium Dark Matter

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Zultan 13" Hi-Hat Medium Dark Matter

Zultan

13" Hi-Hat Medium Dark Matter

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 528382
Brand: Zultan
Model: 13" Hi-Hat Medium Dark Matter
Price: $185.90

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These Zultan Dark Matter hi-hats are a fantastic option if you're after a sophisticated, warm sound with a lot of musicality. They’re surprisingly responsive and cut through well without being overly bright – perfect for jazz, funk, or anyone wanting a more vintage-inspired hi-hat tone. A real step up from entry-level cymbals without the premium price tag.

Product Description

  • Zultan 13" Hi-Hat Medium Dark Matter
  • Hi-Hat
  • Size: 13"
  • Medium
  • Dark Matter Line
  • Dark hi-hat cymbal
  • Dark
  • warm sound character with a wide dynamic range and fine overtone structure
  • Defined stick attack
PROS
  • • Zultan's B20 Bronze alloy delivers a uniquely complex, musical wash.
  • • The 'Dark Matter' lathing provides excellent stick definition and control.
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  • • The medium weight offers a good balance of crispness and wash versatility.
  • • The 13” size provides a tighter, more controlled hi-hat sound than larger sizes.
CONS
  • • Darker hi-hats generally lack the bright, cutting sizzle some players prefer.
  • • Zultan's reputation is still building; long-term durability remains to be fully seen.
  • • The 'Dark Matter' finish might show fingerprints and handling marks more readily.

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Key Features

Size 13"
Material B20 Bronze Alloy
Finish Dark Matter (Polished/Latted)
Sound Character Dark, Warm, Musical, Wide Dynamic Range
Top/Bottom Weight Medium (Top: ~800g, Bottom: ~750g - Estimated)
Weight 1550g (Estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Zultan offer a more complex, less 'processed' sound than the AAX Dark, which can feel a bit sterile. Zultan also have a richer, more vintage bronze tone.
The lathing pattern impacts the cymbal’s response and stick definition; it's designed to enhance the musicality, not just aesthetics.
While versatile, the darker tone isn't ideal for aggressive, high-volume metal styles where a brighter, more cutting hi-hat sound is typically desired.

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