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Sold as a single bar
One pitch only. Building a usable octave means buying bars individually, which adds up fast.
Product detailSKU #1276810133505
ZildjianDeluxe Crotale Bar High
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single high-pitched crotale bar, tuned bronze, sold as one note. For percussionists filling out a set or replacing a lost bar.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adding one missing pitch to an existing crotale set
- Orchestral and wind ensemble parts calling for a specific crotale note
- Bell-tree and accent color in film or theater percussion setups
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting a playable chromatic range out of the box
- Drummers looking for a general-purpose accent cymbal
- Players without a crotale mount or stand already
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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High-register bar
Sits an octave or more above written pitch. Cuts through full ensemble without added volume.
Detail 03
Zildjian bronze
Long sustain and a bright, glassy attack. Ringing continues well after the strike unless damped.
Detail 04
Crotale, not a bell or chime
Thick solid disc, not a tube or plate. Struck with brass or hard plastic mallets, not soft yarn.
Detail 05
Deluxe line
Zildjian's upper crotale tier, matched to their existing sets so pitch and timbre line up.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand, bar rack or mounting hardware included at this price
- 02Mallets sold separately — hard brass or plastic gets the intended tone
- 03Confirm the exact pitch you need before ordering; bars are note-specific
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this one bar or a set?
One bar. Crotales are sold individually at this price point, so a full chromatic octave requires thirteen separate purchases.
02What mallets should I use?
Hard brass or plastic mallets bring out the pitch and shimmer. Yarn mallets muffle the fundamental and produce very little sound.
03Will it match my existing Zildjian crotales?
Yes. It's from Zildjian's standard crotale line, so pitch and timbre align with their other bars and sets.
04How do I mount it?
It needs a crotale bar rack or stand, sold separately. The bar itself is just the tuned bronze disc.
