Zultan 24" Heritage Ride
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Zultan
24" Heritage Ride
Product Info
Article Number:
422418
Brand:
Zultan
Model:
24" Heritage Ride
Category:
24" Ride Cymbals and Bigger
Price:
$460.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Zultan Heritage 24' is a solid, well-made ride that nails that vintage vibe without feeling dated. It's a great option for players seeking a warm, musical ride that’s comfortable in a variety of genres – particularly appealing for those wanting a more classic, expressive tone than many modern, bright rides offer.
Product Description
- Zultan 24" Heritage Ride
- Ride Cymbal
- Heritage Series
- Size: 24"
- 100% Handmade cymbal
- made according to old traditions for the highest of expectations
- Material: B20 bronze
- Machined several times with different hammers
- Powerful in almost all styles
- Warm sound with a lot of overtone
PROS
- • B20 bronze construction delivers a warm, complex fundamental tone.
- • Hand-hammering creates nuanced wash and a lively, responsive feel.
- • Machining ensures consistent pitch and a clean, articulate bell response.
- • Versatile enough for rock, jazz, and fusion – a genuinely usable ride.
CONS
- • The heavier weight (around 2100g) might fatigue some drummers.
- • The 'Heritage' sound leans warmer, potentially lacking bright, cutting shimmer.
- • Zultan’s build quality, while good, isn’t quite on par with the very top-tier brands.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
24 in
Material
B20 Bronze
Finish
Brushed with Lathed Bell
Sound Character
Warm, Musical, Versatile
Bell Size
6.5 in
Weight
2100g
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Zultan is warmer and more focused, lacking the HHX’s expansive wash and glassy high-end. It's a more 'traditional' ride, while the HHX is a modern classic.
While it's versatile, its warmer tone might get lost in very aggressive, high-volume metal. It’ll work, but it won’t cut through like a brighter, more aggressive ride.
Yes, the hand-hammering contributes to a more complex, lively sustain and a slightly longer decay than a purely machined cymbal would have.
