Zultan 18" Dune Crash
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
Zultan
18" Dune Crash
Product Info
Article Number:
450104
Brand:
Zultan
Model:
18" Dune Crash
Category:
18" Crash Cymbals
Price:
$229.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Zultan Dune is a seriously cool crash – it’s got this dry, trashy vibe that cuts through the mix beautifully. It’s perfect for drummers playing rock, metal, or anything needing a darker, more aggressive crash without getting muddy. A real gem for those wanting a unique sound.
Product Description
- Zultan 18" Dune Crash
- Crash Cymbal
- Size: 18"
- Dune series
- Hand-hammered
- Premium crash cymbal from traditional Turkish production process
- Made of B20 bronze
- fast decaying
- thrashy sound
- Differentiated overall sound with not overloaded overtone structure
- Especially deep hammer blows
- Polished bell
PROS
- • Dry, fast decay prevents washiness in complex mixes.
- • Turkish hammering creates a unique, complex sonic character.
- • B20 bronze provides a warm, responsive, and durable construction.
- • Polished bell delivers a focused, articulate strike.
CONS
- • Limited versatility; not ideal for brighter, more shimmering sounds.
- • The 'thrashy' character might be too dark for some genres.
- • Hand-hammering means slight variations exist between individual cymbals.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
18 in
Material
B20 Bronze
Finish
Polished Bell, Hand-Hammered
Sound Character
Dry, Fast Decay, Thrashy
Weight
Approximately 1200g
Similar Products
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece SG
Drum Shell Sets
$1,428
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard LS
Drum Shell Sets
$1,088
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard PG
Drum Shell Sets
$1,088
Shell Set, Catalina Maple series, 7-ply maple shells, Chrome shell hardware,...
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio SG
Drum Shell Sets
$1,022
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio AM
Drum Shell Sets
$1,022
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
Frequently Asked Questions
The AAX is brighter and more shimmering; the Dune is significantly darker and quicker, offering a more controlled decay.
While Zultan maintains quality control, hand-hammering inherently introduces subtle sonic variations between individual cymbals – no two are exactly alike.
While technically usable, its dry and thrashy nature isn’t the first choice for traditional jazz; a brighter, more complex cymbal would be preferred.
