Zultan 20" Caz Crash

I have the 18” Caz crash and it’s wonderful. Dark, smooth, sensitive. I wanted to pair it with a darker one so that’s why I bought the 20”. Unfortunately it was higher pitched than the 18” so I sent it back. It felt really weird to hit a higher “note” on a larger cymbal.

But the good: this 20” was thin, soft under the stick, really sensitive (tap it with the thumb and it crashes) and had a nice wobble to it. Not piercing sharp but I’d like to describe it as a little hoarse voiced. Had it not been for the 18” I already had I’d kept this one!

I use this crash for progressive/death metal music. I have not ever played a crash over 19", and this one is my favourite by far. I also own a 17" caz crash, which also sounds amazing.
Despite its size, the crash opens up instantly even with the slightest hits. It is very washy, thus really suitable even for heavier music.
The quality of this cymbal was by far the best of any Zultan cymbal I own - no strange small dents, no fingerprints, nothing.
I absolutely love this crash and currently this is my favourite crash i have ever played (have tried Sabians AA thin crashes, Istanbul Mehmets, and Zildjian A customs in the past).
What I would like to add - those who like using bells on a crash cymbal - this cymbal is not for you. Its bell has completely NO bell-like sound, which seemed strange to me, but i never use it, so i dont mind.
However - would absolutely recommend. Keep an eye out for "amendedband" channel on YT for a review.

I once ordered a pair of sultan splashes (raw and aja) to use as a set of mini hats. I love them but there wasn’t much else that appealed. Years later I go looking for a big crash that would sound like my mates crazy expensive Heartbeat crashes.

Wow, I find that Zultans range has expanded massively. On comparing videos and reviews I decided to take a punt on the Caz 20” crash, for £150 it wasn’t going to be a disaster if it didn’t work.

But …. Oh my!!! This thing sounds exactly like how I remembered the heartbeat crash. Big, soft, warm, washy, dark and a little dry. I absolutely love it!!

I can’t vouch for longevity, (like any thin crash I suppose) but I’ve used it recording and live quite a few times, and both lightly and giving it a big ole whack! What’s even better, one of those occasions was playing with said friend and his heartbeat crashes, we played the heartbeats and the Caz together for a few nights at a big conference and they sounded perfect together! It records beautifully too!

Will definitely be buying more of these!! I just can’t see how at that price anyone could be less than delighted with this cymbal.