Set consisting of:
With the Caz series, the Turkish cymbal specialist Zultan has created a collection of extremely inexpensive handcrafted cymbals made of premium B20 bronze. Their sound profile has been carefully tuned to make them ideal for Jazz, as well as other genres that tend towards the mellow. The cymbals are manufactured in Turkey using methods that have remained more or less unchanged for centuries, with a great emphasis on skilled handcraft – the simple, classic look of the cymbals is just as traditional as the workmanship itself. The Caz range includes numerous Crash, Crash/Ride, Ride, Sizzle Ride, and Hi-Hat models; two pre-configured sets are also available.
Merely mentioning handcrafted cymbals from Turkey is enough to get knowledgeable drummers and percussionists pricking up their ears. However, a look at the prices involved will often have their jaws dropping, too. This is exactly where Zultan's Caz cymbals come in: Rarely has so much musical mojo been available for so little money. Now, some of the premium models from the established brands truly are outstanding – but the Caz cymbals, which are completely hand-lathed and hammered over their entire surface, are extremely competitive contenders. The Caz Series Professional Set, consisting of a 14" hi-hat, 16" and 18" crashes, and a 20" ride, will impress drummers and their audiences alike with the Caz series' typical warm, earthy sound – rich in fine treble frequencies – and the cymbals' sensitive, accurate response.
"Caz" is simply the Turkish word for Jazz, so the intended field of use should be pretty clear. Jazz drummers need lightweight cymbals that react to the softest playing and deliver a balanced, harmonious sound across all dynamic levels from soft to loud. This applies not only to Jazz, though, but also to genres like Blues, Funk, Latin, and Soul, so that the Caz cymbals can also show their advantages there. The Caz Series Professional Set is a versatile cymbal set that delivers the right sound for all of the aforementioned genres and more.
To provide traditional craftsmanship at a fair price has been the guiding principle of Zultan ever since it was founded in 2000. The firm's practice of selling directly to the end customer makes it possible to offer very customer-friendly prices. Nevertheless, the production process for Zultan’s trademark cymbals, which are made mainly in Turkey, is of the highest quality, a fact which has ensured they have also been a fixture in the Thomann range since 2011. The nearly 250 Zultan products cover several cymbal series, catering for all sectors of the music market. Zultan also offers accessories such as bags and drumsticks. Thanks to the use of high-quality materials and manufacturing expertise, Zultan really does offer uncompromising quality at a reasonable price.
The Zultan Caz cymbals may have Jazz in their name, but can be used universally and are at home wherever pleasant, balanced cymbals are required – they have a warm sound spectrum without jarring frequencies. This is the case for all kinds of acoustic, unamplified music, which might include unplugged guitar sessions, but also salsa gigs or gospel concerts at church. Of course, there's nothing to stop the Caz cymbals being used with amplified music too, as long as they're are played sensitively and with the right tools. The Caz Series Professional Set, which includes two crash cymbals, a hi-hat, and a ride, offers the perfect point of entry into the world of jazzy cymbal sounds – they're beatifully playable, suprisingly durable, and yet extremely affordable.