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Zultan 18" Crash Dark Matter

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Zultan 18" Crash Dark Matter

Zultan

18" Crash Dark Matter

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 326509
Brand: Zultan
Model: 18" Crash Dark Matter
Category: 18" Crash Cymbals
Price: $185.90

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The Dark Matter is a surprisingly versatile crash, offering a controlled darkness perfect for jazz, orchestral, or any genre needing a sophisticated, non-aggressive cymbal. It’s a great entry point into Zultan’s offerings and provides a really expressive playing experience for drummers looking for something beyond the standard bright crash.

Product Description

  • Zultan 18" Crash Dark Matter
  • Crash Cymbal
  • Size: 18"
  • Dark Matter Line
  • Dark crash cymbal
  • 100% Hand hammered
  • Dark
  • warm sounding character with a wide dynamic range and a fine harmonic overtone structure
PROS
  • • Hand-hammered construction yields complex, nuanced wash.
  • • B20 bronze alloy delivers warm, dark fundamental tone.
  • • Excellent dynamic range for subtle ghost notes to powerful accents.
  • • Well-balanced feel; responsive and easy to control for various playing styles.
CONS
  • • Dark character might lack bright shimmer for some genres.
  • • Hammering marks are visible, might not appeal to all aesthetics.
  • • Zultan's quality control, while generally good, can have minor variations.

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Key Features

Size 18 in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Dark, Hand-Hammered
Sound Character Dark, Warm, Wide Dynamic Range
Weight Approximately 1400g

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Frequently Asked Questions

While hand-hammered, Zultan strives for consistency, but expect slight variations in hammer mark placement which contributes to its unique character.
The Zultan has a more complex, nuanced wash and slightly darker fundamental; the Paiste offers a more focused, controlled 'ping'.
It’s less ideal for aggressively bright rock, but works well in heavier styles where a darker, more controlled crash is desired.

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