Zultan 20" Caz Ride
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Zultan
20" Caz Ride
Product Info
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This Zultan Caz Ride is a seriously classy cymbal, perfect for the discerning jazz or fusion player. The hand hammering gives it a beautiful, darker tone and a really responsive feel. It's a great way to add some sophistication and nuance to your kit without breaking the bank.
Product Description
- Zultan 20" Caz Ride
- Ride Cymbal
- Size: 20"
- Material: B20 Bronze
- Hand hammered
- Full-sounding bell
- Ride cymbal with a unique blend of broad base tones and shimmering harmonic overtones in combination with excellent stick response with soft wooden sound
- Versatile crash
- especially for jazz - fusion
- Polished surface
- The Caz series includes thinner cymbals with lower weight
- The extremely precise hand hammering lends this series its darker
- fuller
- more traditional sound
PROS
- • The B20 bronze alloy delivers a warm, complex fundamental tone.
- • Hand hammering creates a nuanced, darker sound than machine-lathed cymbals.
- • Versatile enough for jazz and fusion, with a responsive stick definition.
- • The thinner profile allows for easy, expressive crash capabilities.
CONS
- • The lighter weight might lack sustain for heavier rock or metal styles.
- • Polished finish is prone to finger marks and requires more frequent cleaning.
- • While versatile, it’s not a powerhouse crash; more of a nuanced accent.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
20 in
Material
B20 Bronze
Finish
Polished
Sound Character
Dark, Warm, Complex, Shimmering
Bell Size
Full-sounding
Weight
Light
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Caz series is noticeably thinner and lighter than their heavier lines, prioritizing a darker, more traditional sound and greater crash versatility.
While it's affordable, the nuanced tones require a bit more control and listening ability, so it’s better suited for intermediate to advanced players.
Zultan’s hammering process is precise and doesn’t compromise the cymbal’s structural integrity; it should hold up well with proper care.
