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Zultan 14" Q Hi-Hat

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Zultan 14" Q Hi-Hat

Zultan

14" Q Hi-Hat

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 268246
Brand: Zultan
Model: 14" Q Hi-Hat
Category: 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals
Price: $240.90

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These Zultan Q Hi-Hats offer a really interesting combination of textures. The hammered top ring adds a lovely complexity that you don't always find in this price range, while the polished areas keep things articulate. They’re a great all-rounder – perfect for gigging musicians needing a dependable, expressive hi-hat pair for everything from jazz to pop.

Product Description

  • Zultan 14" Q Hi-Hat
  • Hi-Hat Cymbals
  • Size: 14"
  • "Q" Series
  • Made of B20 bronze
  • Excellent All Round Hi-Hat pair with warm basic tone and yet assertive dynamic range as well as excellent stick response
  • A hi-hat for all musical styles
  • The outer 2" ring of the top cymbal is hammered extremely deeply in this series
  • left untreated and raw
  • The middle region
  • on the other hand
  • has a high-gloss polished
  • brilliant surface
  • The bell is untreated with visible hammer marks
  • The bottom cymbal of the Q Series is also untreated and high-gloss
  • 100% Handmade
PROS
  • • The deeply hammered top cymbal ring creates a unique, complex wash.
  • • B20 bronze alloy provides a balanced warmth and projection.
  • • High-gloss polished area delivers crisp stick definition and clarity.
  • • Untreated bell retains a raw, responsive character for dynamic playing.
CONS
  • • The raw, untreated areas might require more frequent cleaning to avoid discoloration.
  • • The complex finish might not appeal to drummers seeking a purely vintage sound.
  • • While versatile, it leans slightly towards warmer styles, limiting extreme metal applications.

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Key Features

Size 14 in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Hammered (top ring), High-Gloss Polished (top center), Untreated (top bell), High-Gloss (bottom)
Sound Character Warm, assertive, responsive, with complex wash and crisp stick definition
Top/Bottom Weight Medium-Light / Medium
Weight Approximately 1400g (top), Approximately 1300g (bottom)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The deep hammering creates a looser feel and a more complex, shimmering wash when opened, allowing for nuanced dynamics and expressive patterns.
While versatile, the warmer tone might not cut through as much in very heavy, modern metal; they excel in most other genres though.
B20 bronze generally offers a richer, more complex tonal character and slightly improved sustain compared to B8, though it's often a touch more delicate.

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