18" B20 Crash : Great value

Bought this crash on a whim as I needed something I could crash and ride on as my second crash on my kit. I just wanted to try out what an 18 inch cymbal feels like to play as a ride, so bought the cheapest (b20) one I could find. I must say I'm blown away by the sound and construction quality of this cymbal for such a low price.

Pros:

+Amazing value for money - high quality bronze at this price is hard to come by

+Fairly thick cymbal, and hasn't been damaged in the time I've used it. Feels like this cymbal will last a while

+Very loud, which works perfectly in a rock setting

+Bottom surface of the cymbal is lathed very nicely and looks great

Cons:

-Not the prettiest cymbal (if you're into that sort of thing!)

-Easily picks up stick marks

-Doesn't clean up so well when playing the bow or bell - still very washy, so it's hard to use as a ride

Overall I'd recommend this cymbal to a drummer looking for a cymbal they can play hard and not worry about damaging, because the price to replace it is so low, or a beginner/intermediate drummer looking to upgrade their cymbal setup.