Who makes Wuhan cymbals?

After initially acquiring distribution rights only, Cardinal Percussion has purchased the Wuhan cymbal brand, according to Mark Tirabassi of the Cardinal Percussion ownership group. Wuhan is a venerated Chinese cymbal brand which has been distributed in the US for more than 40 years.

Are Wuhan China cymbals any good?

Wuhan cymbals are made of high-quality cast B20 alloy and are handcrafted in China according to two-thousand-year-old traditional methods. The cymbals have a brilliant finish and are stamped with their uniquely recognizable logo.

How much does a China cymbal cost?

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Are Zildjian S series good?

Absolutely spot-on crisp sound. The 18″ medium-thin crash sounds fantastic with the right blend of attack and sustain. The smaller 16″ is good, but the 18″ is the better crash between the two. Both of them together make good crash options.

Why are Paiste cymbals the best?

Best Paiste Hi Hat Cymbals They sound so good in live situations and studios that any drummer will love them. They have a complex dark tone with a fairly smoky wash. They sit in a mix, meaning they’re great for deep pocket grooves. The complex tone means you get a different sound depending on where you hit.

Why are china cymbals called China?

The name “China cymbal” comes from their shape, which is similar to the Chinese Bo. They are most frequently mounted upside down on cymbal stands, allowing for them to be more easily struck and for a better sound.

Are Paiste cymbals the best?

As you can see from the above list, Paiste makes some seriously high-quality cymbals. Although they don’t produce as many cymbals as the competing brands, they’re still considered one of the top 4 cymbal brands in the world. That’s really impressive.

Why are Chinese cymbals upside down?

What China cymbal should I get?

The Zildjian A Ultra Hammered China Cymbal is probably the best china if you’re a metalhead, while the Paiste 2002 Novo China Cymbal is the most versatile one on the list.

Why are China cymbals upside down?

What are Zildjian S Series cymbals made of?

B12 bronze
Zildjian S-series cymbals are made from B12 bronze – 88% copper and 12% tin – to provide a balanced range of lows, mids, and highs for brilliant shimmer and signature Zildjian smokiness.