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China cymbal
Upturned edge and inverted profile. Produces a trashy explosive burst instead of a smooth crash wash.
Product detailSKU #1273887990358
ZildjianA Custom China Cymbal 18 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
18-inch China cymbal from Zildjian's A Custom line. Bright, trashy accent voice for drummers adding a sharp stop or effect hit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock and metal accents where you need a loud, trashy stab
- Drummers wanting a fast, non-sustaining crash alternative
- Adding a third cymbal voice beyond hats and crash
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a ride or main crash — this is an accent only
- Quiet jazz or acoustic gigs; China cymbals cut hard
- Drummers with no free cymbal stand or arm
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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18 inch diameter
Mid-size China. Loud enough to cut a band mix but faster and less roaring than a 20.
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A Custom series
Brilliant finish, bright and cutting. Sits on top of a mix rather than blending into it.
Detail 04
Cast bronze construction
Cast cymbals hold pitch and complexity better over years than cheaper sheet bronze effects cymbals.
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$424.95
Professional accent-cymbal territory. Spend goes to cast bronze and consistency, not a wider tonal range.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cymbal only — no stand, arm, sleeve, or felts included
- 02Mount it upside down (bell toward floor) so the edge doesn't chip
- 03Needs a boom arm or extra stand; most kits have no open spot
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which way do I mount a China?
Inverted, bell pointing down. You strike the upturned edge and outer body. Mounting it right-side up chips the edge and kills the sound.
02Is 18 inches big enough for metal?
Yes. 18 is a common metal China size — loud and fast. Go 19 or 20 if you want more roar and longer decay.
03Can I use it as a crash?
You can, but it won't behave like one. There's no smooth swell; it's an immediate trashy burst that decays fast.
04Will it crack from heavy hitting?
Chinas take edge strikes by design, so use the shoulder of the stick and keep the wingnut loose. Rimming the edge dead-on shortens its life.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51273887990358
- Diameter
- 18" (45.72 cm)
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