Detail 01
18 in. diameter
Big enough for a full-bodied stab, still fast. Smaller Chinas get papery; larger ones get sluggish.
Product detailSKU #1273887990438
ZildjianOriental China 'Trash' Cymbal 18 in.
1/5
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
18-inch Zildjian China with a raw, trashy attack and fast decay. For drummers who want a short accent stab, not a wash.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock and metal accents where a crash gets buried
- Punchy stops and hits in loud live sets
- Drummers adding a first China to a kit
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Quiet jazz or acoustic sets needing subtle color
- Drummers wanting a smooth, blendable ride or crash
- Anyone who dislikes a harsh, gong-like attack
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
China shape (flanged edge, raised bell)
The upturned edge throws sound forward and cuts the sustain short, giving the trashy explode-and-stop character.
Detail 03
Oriental 'Trash' series
Voiced deliberately raw and dirty rather than clean. Chosen for aggression, not blend.
Detail 04
Single cymbal
One China only. It is an accent voice, not a ride or crash replacement.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cymbal only. No stand, boom arm, felts, sleeve or wing nut included.
- 02Chinas are usually mounted inverted (bell down) on a boom arm.
- 03The bell-down mount puts stress on the hole. Use a proper sleeve and felt.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Should I mount a China upside down?
Most drummers mount it inverted, bell pointing down, so the stick strikes the outer flange. That angle gives the sharpest attack and is easier on your stick tips.
02Is 18 inches a good first China size?
Yes. 18 in. is the common starting point — loud enough to cut through a band, still quick to choke off.
03Can I use this as a crash?
Not really. The decay is too short and the tone too raw to sit under a phrase. Use it for stabs and accents.
04Will this work for quieter styles?
It is built to be loud and abrasive. For softer settings you would be fighting the cymbal on every hit.
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
