Zultan 22" Raw Jazz Ride Reviews

Sounds cool, but broke after half a year

I really like the sound of this cymbal. It's not too loud, but has a full and sweet sound. There seems to be a problem with quality though, since mine just cracked after 7 months not even too intense playing. Never dropped it, always transported with care, but here I am, having to buy another ride cymbal again.. Wouldn't buy this one again for sure.

This Cymbal is Wonderful

Can't go wrong on this one for jazz. I just love it with the 21" Caz Sizzle Ride, its special. Don't hesitate, buy, or pay three times as much with another brand.

Super dry and Easy

Great for any kind of jazz, but also has rich overtones.

A great cymbal

This is the first Zultan cymbal that I have bought. (I'm awaiting delivery of a 22 inch Q ride and anticipate it to be as satisfying as the Raw Jazz). The quality of the Raw Jazz is extremely good, given the price. This is not the loudest of cymbals, but then it's branded as a Raw Jazz Ride and so it's to be expected that the ping isn't so defined. I really love this cymbal. For the price charged, the sound is pleasing and complex and really does suit jazz playing. I have drumming friends who have bought this genre of cymbal from more expensive brands and the Zultan cymbal holds its own perfectly relative to these. I used this cymbal in studio recordings last year and it recorded beautifully.

Very happy with this ride

So being hard-hitter i mostly enjoyed rock and metal cymbals. I decided to become a more versatile drummer and figured i might as well buy some jazz cymbals and a smaller kit. I had my eyes on some Istanbul gear, because that stuff sounds very good. Ofcourse i wanted to cut some cost, Istanbul doesn't come cheap. I did some research on youtube when i came across Zultan and watched some videos. I figured "why the hell not" and gave it a go.

I love it my dudes.

A nice reminder for myself that gear doesn't always have to be expensive. This is more than just a good ride, it's very good! Sounds dry, has a nice wash and a dark bell. Totally matches it's description... I am so pleased with this cymbal. If Zultan keeps the quality up and the prices lower than their competition they havn't had the last purchase from me.

Soft, dark, deep and mellow

I have had this cymbal for two years and I like the sound more and more. It's soft, dark, deep and mellow. The only little "negative" point is that the ping is not very bright but I think this is normal for a light cymbal like this one. The sound seems to improve more and more over time, like a pro :) I love it!

nice and hard sound...money well spent...