Zultan 22" F5 Ride

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Zultan 22" F5 Ride

Zultan

22" F5 Ride

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 269751
Brand: Zultan
Model: 22" F5 Ride
Price: $262.90

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The Zultan F5 is a seriously focused ride – think crisp, articulate stick definition and a powerful bell. It’s a great choice for players needing cut in modern, tighter-sounding genres like funk, rock, or even some heavier styles. It’s not a wash monster, but what it *does* do, it does exceptionally well.

Product Description

  • Zultan 22" F5 Ride
  • Ride Cymbal
  • F5 series
  • Heavy ride cymbals with exceptionally clear
  • penetrating bell sound
  • Extremely defined stick attack
  • Solid
  • clearly defined overall sound
  • Brilliantly hand-polished surface with large hammered dents on the upper and lower side
  • F5 stands for extremely clearly defined
  • compact stick sound with a powerful response
  • 100% Handmade
  • Made of B-20 bronze
  • Size: 22"
PROS
  • • Exceptional bell tone cuts through dense mixes effectively.
  • • Hammered texture provides complex overtones and a unique shimmer.
  • • B-20 bronze alloy delivers a balanced, musical response.
  • • Clearly defined stick attack allows for precise articulation and control.
CONS
  • • The 'F5' sound is quite focused, limiting wash and softer dynamics.
  • • Heavier weight might be tiring for extended playing sessions.
  • • Hammered finish can be prone to minor marks and blemishes.

Product Video

Key Features

Size 22 in
Material B-20 bronze
Finish Hand-hammered, brilliant
Sound Character Defined, penetrating, articulate
Bell Size Medium-large
Weight Heavy

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Frequently Asked Questions

The F5 series prioritizes a defined, compact sound; this ride leans into that, offering more articulation than a typical Zultan ride, but less overall sustain.
The hammering isn't just for looks; it introduces complex overtones and a subtle shimmer that adds character to the otherwise focused sound.
While Zultan's polishing is top-notch, the hammered surface is slightly more susceptible to small marks and cosmetic imperfections than a fully polished cymbal.

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