Zultan Z Series Professional Set

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Zultan Z Series Professional Set

Zultan

Z Series Professional Set

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 340925
Brand: Zultan
Model: Z Series Professional Set
Category: Cymbal Sets
Price: $767.80

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The Zultan Z Series offers a truly unique and earthy sound that’s a welcome departure from the usual bright, processed cymbals. This set is perfect for drummers seeking a darker, more nuanced tone for genres like jazz, world music, or even a more organic rock sound – it’s a real character piece.

Product Description

  • Zultan Z Series Professional Set
  • Cymbal Set
  • Z-Serie
  • B20 Bronze
  • Hand hammered
  • Darker
  • earthy basic sound with extremely wide time variations
  • Pronounced
  • always anticipated stick attack under a warm undertone
  • Not only its unusual look but rather the unique sound and extreme versatility in all genres of music speak for the Z series

*Set consists of:*

, 14" Hi-Hat, 16" Crash, 18" Crash, 20" Ride cymbal

PROS
  • • B20 bronze delivers a warm, complex, and earthy sonic palette.
  • • Hand-hammering creates unique tonal character and responsive stick attack.
  • • The ride cymbal offers a dark, wash-friendly sound with clear bell definition.
  • • Excellent time variations add a nuanced, organic feel to playing.
CONS
  • • The darker sound may not suit players needing bright, cutting cymbals.
  • • Hand-hammered cymbals require more careful handling and cleaning.
  • • The limited set size might necessitate additional cymbal purchases later.

Product Video

Key Features

Pieces 4
Material B20 Bronze
Hi-Hat Size 14 in
Crash Size 16 in, 18 in
Ride Size 20 in
Finish Natural, hand-hammered

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Zultan Z Series is significantly darker and more complex, lacking the immediate brightness and sustain of those models. Expect a more organic, less polished sound with more pronounced time variations.
Like all hand-hammered cymbals, they require careful handling and proper storage to minimize the risk of cracking, but Zultan’s bronze alloy seems to offer good durability.
The 14 in hi-hat is designed to be responsive to a range of pedal techniques, but the darker bronze tends to favor a slightly more controlled, less splashy feel.

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