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Maybe a got a bad one?
Sounded great. But it cracked within the first take of song. So it lasted me about 3 minutes. I would have sent it back but I purchased it, and it sat in my room for weeks because of lockdown. Shame because it sounded good but I have threw away money.
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They sound good but they may break easily
They sound good but they may break easily, I say this because I've had to purchase 2 of these (in different occasions) and after about a few months of playing they crack like there's no tomorrow until eventually there's no cymbal to even hit. I play with some moderate power since I play in a metal band so that may be the cause, although some other chinas don't break that easily in a metal context. I've had friends with the same type of cymbals and on rare occasions they may be super resistant.
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Perfect budget china
I bought this as a last-minute addition to my cymbal lineup as I wanted a bigger, louder China cymbal before a gig. I had tried Millenium cymbals before, which is the drum brand owned by Thomann, so thought this might be worth a try. I have to say this is a great budget cymbal, and you get a lot of bang for your buck here.
Pros:
-Affordable b20 cymbal
-Loud and trashy: would fit a rock, punk or metal context very well
-Looks great, not like a cheap cymbal at all
Cons:
-The sound decays very fast, which personally isn't to my taste
I've been using this cymbal for a gig and a couple of practices now, and I have to say it's holding up pretty well. It easily gathers stick marks, and as a cheap cymbal I'm expecting it to start to break soon, but because of the incredible value when it breaks I can afford to just order a new one.
I recommend this cymbal to beginner or intermediate drummers hoping to open up their possibilities on the drums a bit. It beats every other cheap cymbal brand easily, but might not be the best for professionals due to the cymbal's fast decay.
Pros:
-Affordable b20 cymbal
-Loud and trashy: would fit a rock, punk or metal context very well
-Looks great, not like a cheap cymbal at all
Cons:
-The sound decays very fast, which personally isn't to my taste
I've been using this cymbal for a gig and a couple of practices now, and I have to say it's holding up pretty well. It easily gathers stick marks, and as a cheap cymbal I'm expecting it to start to break soon, but because of the incredible value when it breaks I can afford to just order a new one.
I recommend this cymbal to beginner or intermediate drummers hoping to open up their possibilities on the drums a bit. It beats every other cheap cymbal brand easily, but might not be the best for professionals due to the cymbal's fast decay.
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thomann china cymbal
happy with the sound, for the money it is a very good china
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Breaks VERY fast.
This cymbal breaks very fast, used it for a few practice sessions and it was already cracked. As soon as it's cracked, the crack propagation is very fast and it isn't usable anymore.
I like the sound of this cymbal very much though.
I like the sound of this cymbal very much though.
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Your Only china you will ever need.
This cymbal is china of china s. It is what china cymbal is and should be. quite thin and handmade. Also has a quick decay and loud attack.
Because it is a Wuhan cymbal it is authentic chinese cymbal and 18 inches is perfect for all kinds of heavy music.
Pros
Thin
Perfect size at 18 inches
Handmade
Definitive sound
Bargain price
Sound improves with time
Cons
Finish of the cymbal can be ruined if the cymbal surface is colder than room temperature.
So in winter you should keep it warm.
For heavy music and funk, fusion it suits but probably not for jazz.
Because it is a Wuhan cymbal it is authentic chinese cymbal and 18 inches is perfect for all kinds of heavy music.
Pros
Thin
Perfect size at 18 inches
Handmade
Definitive sound
Bargain price
Sound improves with time
Cons
Finish of the cymbal can be ruined if the cymbal surface is colder than room temperature.
So in winter you should keep it warm.
For heavy music and funk, fusion it suits but probably not for jazz.
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Definitive china sound, on a budget
This china cymbal has a beautiful and menacing dark and trashy sound, with a low pitch and fast decay. It almost sounds like it's growling at you, and you don't really need to hit it hard at all to produce a defined and loud bark. Definitely would recommend for someone looking for an aggressive china sound.
The surface is a bit wobbly, and the overall shape and thickness uneven, someone who's obsessed with symmetry might call it ugly, but set up behind the kit it reflects light in a quite attractive way.
Plus it's pretty much the cheapest 18" china cymbal on Thomann i think.
Yeah definitely would recommend the hell out of this one. Enjoy!
The surface is a bit wobbly, and the overall shape and thickness uneven, someone who's obsessed with symmetry might call it ugly, but set up behind the kit it reflects light in a quite attractive way.
Plus it's pretty much the cheapest 18" china cymbal on Thomann i think.
Yeah definitely would recommend the hell out of this one. Enjoy!
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Not a Wuhan, still very good
I had a Wuhan before, I loved it. This one sounds brighter compared to my old Wuhan, but still very good for the price. No other china can beat it under 4 times that price.
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These won't be for everyone, but great for vintage jazz players!
I play in a 1920s style Hot Jazz band. In those days most drummers had two cymbals, a 'Turkish' cymbal of about 10 inches, and a small Chinese cymbal from Wuhan, china. Modern cymbals are quite different. I have a Zildjian 21 inch Chinese cymbal which is great for heavy metal - but far too brash and loud for this kind of jazz. These budget Thomann cymbals are just like vintage 1920s cymbals with just the right trashy sound without being too loud. I play it with the bell cup (handle) uppermost and I have very happy with it. If you want something to hang the other way up and use as a power crash in a heavy metal setting - maybe look elsewhere ;)
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Awesome sound, poor durability
This china sounds amazing for the money it costs. Even through some low-end mics it just rips the air.
The downside - It lasted about 3 months before breaking.
The downside - It lasted about 3 months before breaking.
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