Detail 01
12 inch diameter
Small and fast. Speaks instantly, decays quickly, and mounts in tight spots other cymbals won't fit.
Product detailSKU #1273887990489
ZildjianOriental China 'Trash' Cymbal 12 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
12" Oriental China 'Trash' — a small, thin china for short, dirty accents. For drummers adding an aggressive effect voice to an existing kit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Quick trashy accents in metal, punk and hard rock
- Adding a second effect voice above hats or toms
- Electronic and hip-hop drummers wanting a sharp, gated stab
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers needing a sustaining crash — this is not one
- Jazz and acoustic settings wanting warmth
- Anyone looking for their first or only cymbal
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.
Detail 02
Thin weight
Opens up with light stick pressure. You don't have to hit hard to get the full trash sound.
Detail 03
China type
Upturned edge and inverted mounting give the raw, gong-like clang instead of a smooth crash swell.
Detail 04
Cast alloy
Cast rather than sheet metal, so it has more character and holds up better than most budget effect cymbals.
Detail 05
Brilliant finish, full lathing
Polished surface and full lathing brighten the attack and add a bit of shimmer to an otherwise raw voice.
Detail 06
Machine hammering
Consistent, uniform tone unit to unit — you get what you hear, without hand-hammered variation.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mount it upside down on its own stand or boom arm — not included
- 02Thin chinas crack if you hit the edge hard and flat; strike with a glancing blow
- 03This is an accent cymbal, not a replacement for a crash or ride
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which way do I mount a china cymbal?
Upside down, bell pointing at the floor. This puts the upturned edge where your stick lands and gives the characteristic trashy attack.
02Is 12 inches too small to hear?
No. Chinas are loud for their size. A 12 is sharp and cutting rather than big — it's an accent, not a wash.
03Is this durable enough for hard hitting?
It's thin, so technique matters. Glancing blows across the edge rather than flat, direct strikes will greatly extend its life.
04What's the difference between this and a crash?
A crash swells and sustains. This is short, raw and clangy with fast decay — an effect for punctuation rather than a main cymbal.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsBody & build
- Material
- Cast alloy
- Body Finish
- Brilliant
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Finish
- Brilliant
- Type
- China
1 detailsSize & weight
- Cymbal Weight
- Thin
6 detailsOther
- Added Value
- No
- Quantity
- 1
- Lathing
- Full
- Hammering
- Machine
- Sizes in
- Multiple
- Bell
- Standard
