Zultan 21" Q Ride
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Zultan
21" Q Ride
Product Info
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The Zultan Q Ride delivers a surprisingly powerful and articulate ride sound for its price point. The contrasting polished and raw surfaces create a unique sonic character – it's great for players wanting a defined stick attack and a shimmering wash, especially in studio settings or for those needing to cut through a dense mix.
Product Description
- Zultan 21" Q Ride
- Ride Cymbal
- Size: 21"
- Q Series
- Great bell sound
- More powerful
- defined and loud stick attack with a stick definition that is constantly clear
- Especially suitable for studio
- recording and more distinctive cymbal playing
- The outer 2" ring on the top of the cymbals have been deeply hammered and left untreated / in their raw state
- while the central portion by contrast is highly polished and with a brilliant surface.
- The bell is untreated and has visible hammer blows
- The underside of cymbals from the Studio Series are likewise untreated but with a brilliant finish
- Manufactured 100% by hand and from B-20 bronze
PROS
- • Deep hammering creates a complex, shimmering wash.
- • B-20 bronze provides a warm, musical fundamental.
- • Unfinished bell delivers a clear, powerful projection.
- • Dual-surface design offers contrasting attack and sustain.
CONS
- • The raw outer ring can be prone to patina and require occasional cleaning.
- • The powerful sound might be overwhelming for very subtle playing styles.
- • Lacks the wash and complexity of higher-end, more expensive rides.
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Key Features
Size
21 in
Material
B-20 Bronze
Finish
Polished/Raw
Sound Character
Bright, Washy, Powerful
Bell Size
6 in
Weight
2100 g
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Frequently Asked Questions
The untreated bell provides a more direct and focused tone, offering greater clarity and projection without the softening effect of polishing.
While versatile, its powerful nature is best suited for mid-to-loud volumes; quieter passages might lack subtlety compared to a lighter, more responsive ride.
It offers a bolder, more complex sound than many budget-friendly B-20 rides, but might not possess the refined sustain of premium-priced options.
