Zultan 21" F5 Metal Ride
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Zultan
21" F5 Metal Ride
Product Info
Article Number:
475513
Brand:
Zultan
Model:
21" F5 Metal Ride
Category:
21" Ride Cymbals
Price:
$262.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Zultan F5 is a serious ride for players wanting a powerful, articulate sound. It's got a real punchy stick attack and a solid bell that cuts through the mix—perfect for rock, metal, or any genre needing a defined and assertive ride. It’s a great value for the quality and craftsmanship.
Product Description
- Zultan 21" F5 Metal Ride
- Ride cymbal
- Size: 21"
- F5 Series
- 100% handmade
- Made of B-20 bronze
- Heavy ride cymbal with exceptionally clear
- assertive dome sound
- Extremely defined stick attack
- Solid clearly defined overall sound
- Brilliant hand polished surface with large hammer blow dents on top and bottom side
- F5 stands for extremely clearly defined
- compact stick sound with powerful response
PROS
- • Exceptional clarity and definition for a heavy ride cymbal.
- • Hand-hammered lathing creates complex overtones and character.
- • B-20 bronze provides a warm, full tonal foundation.
- • Large bell delivers a powerful, cutting wash and stick response.
CONS
- • The heavy weight might be fatiguing for extended playing.
- • Sound is quite focused; lacks broad, splashy versatility.
- • Hammered finish might show wear and tear more readily.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
21 in
Material
B-20 Bronze
Finish
Brilliant with Hammered Dents
Sound Character
Assertive, Clear, Defined
Bell Size
6.5 in
Weight
Heavy
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Zultan has a more focused, direct sound, while the HHX is generally broader and more complex. The Zultan’s heavier weight also contributes to its more powerful response.
The hammer marks are integral to the cymbal’s sound, creating unique overtones and adding to its responsiveness – they’re not just for looks.
While it can be played softly, the F5’s assertive nature makes it better suited for louder, more driving genres; it's not a first choice for delicate jazz work.
