Zultan 17" Q China

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Zultan 17" Q China

Zultan

17" Q China

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 518875
Brand: Zultan
Model: 17" Q China
Price: $185.90

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This Zultan Q China is a seriously cool option for drummers seeking a unique, expressive sound. The combination of raw and polished surfaces, coupled with the deep hammering, creates a really interesting wash and bell tone – perfect for rock, fusion, and anyone wanting a more unconventional China sound without breaking the bank.

Product Description

  • Zultan 17" Q China
  • China Cymbal
  • Size: 17"
  • Dark
  • deep and full-sounding China cymbal with an incredible dynamic range
  • 100% Handmade
  • Made of B-20 bronze
  • 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
  • features a high-gloss polished
  • brilliant surface
  • The bell is untreated with visible hammer marks
  • The bottom cymbal of the Studio series is untreated and brilliant
PROS
  • • The deeply hammered outer ring delivers a unique, trashy wash unlike most China cymbals.
  • • B-20 bronze construction provides a warm, complex tone with good sustain.
  • • The contrasting raw/polished surfaces create visual appeal and subtly affect the sound.
  • • Hand-hammering adds a level of character and responsiveness often missing in mass-produced cymbals.
CONS
  • • The raw outer edge might require occasional cleaning to prevent oxidation.
  • • The dark, full sound might not be ideal for very bright or modern musical styles.
  • • The hammered nature can make it slightly less consistent in volume than a perfectly flat cymbal.

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Key Features

Size 17 in
Material B-20 Bronze
Finish Raw/Polished Combination
Sound Character Dark, Full, Trashy, Dynamic
Weight Medium-Heavy

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's significantly darker and trashier, with a more prominent low-end and less of the bright, piercing quality of a standard China.
While durable, the raw edge is more susceptible to minor cosmetic changes, but proper care and avoiding excessive striking will minimize any issues.
It’s a bit too dark and full for a traditional jazz kit, but a more modern or fusion-leaning jazz drummer could certainly find creative uses for its unique character.

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