Zultan 21" Caz Ride
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Zultan
21" Caz Ride
Product Info
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The Zultan Caz 21' ride is a fantastic option for drummers seeking a darker, more traditional ride sound without the premium price tag. It's a real winner for jazz, fusion, and anyone wanting a sensitive, expressive feel – especially those who appreciate a lighter, more responsive cymbal.
Product Description
- Zultan 21" Caz Ride
- Ride Cymbal
- 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 ride cymbal
- especially well established in the jazz-fusion world
- Polished surface
- The Caz series is distinguished by its thinner
- lightweight cymbals
- The extremely precise hand hammering lends this series its darker
- fuller
- more traditional sound
PROS
- • B20 bronze delivers a warm, complex, and responsive tone.
- • Hand-hammering creates nuanced overtones and a traditional feel.
- • Lightweight construction promotes effortless stick control and feel.
- • Versatile enough for jazz-fusion, yet retains a classic ride character.
CONS
- • The thinner profile might not hold up to aggressive playing styles.
- • Polish finish can be prone to finger smudging and marking.
- • Might lack the shimmering wash of heavier, more complex rides.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
21 in
Material
B20 Bronze
Finish
Polished
Sound Character
Dark, full, shimmering, responsive
Bell Size
Full-sounding
Weight
Lightweight
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Caz series hammering is more focused on creating a darker, fuller tone than some of Zultan's brighter lines, emphasizing a more vintage-inspired character.
While versatile, the lighter weight and polished finish make it better suited for genres that don't demand extreme volume or aggressive stick attacks; it’ll be more fragile.
The bell offers a warm, controlled response, lacking the piercing sustain of some modern rides, which contributes to its overall darker tone.
