With the Caz series, Zultan has a collection of extremely inexpensive, handcrafted cymbals made of B20 bronze in its range, which, thanks to their sound properties, are ideal for Jazz and other music genres that tend to be on the mellow side. The cymbals are made in Turkey using manufacturing methods that have been tried and tested for centuries and are mainly based on manual work. The simple, classic look of the cymbals is just as traditional as the workmanship. The Caz range includes the Crash, Crash/Ride, Ride, Sizzle Ride, and Hi-Hat model variants, and two pre-configured sets are also available.
When talking about exquisite, handcrafted cymbals from Turkey, the mouths of aficionados start to water immediately. However, a glance at the prices will then often leave you quite disillusioned. And this is where the Zultan Caz cymbals come into play. Never before has so much mojo been offered for so little money, and even if the good models from the established brands are outstanding, the Caz cymbals, which are completely hand-lathed and hammered over their entire surface, deliver a comparatively impressive performance. The 22" ride makes a convincing case with a warm, earthy sound with fine treble frequencies and a silvery stick sound.
The Turkish term "Caz" translates to "Jazz", which clearly defines the desired area of use. In Jazz, you need light cymbals that react to the softest playing and deliver a balanced, harmonious sound across all dynamic levels from soft to loud. And this applies not only to Jazz, but also to the areas of Blues, Funk, Latin, and Soul, so that the Caz cymbals can also show their advantages there. The 22" ride is a versatile cymbal with balanced sound characteristics that delivers the right sound for each of the aforementioned genres.
To provide traditional craftsmanship at a fair price has been the guiding principle of Zultan ever since it was founded in 2000. The firm’s practice of selling directly to the end customer makes it possible to offer very customer-friendly prices. Nevertheless, the production process for Zultan’s trademark cymbals, which are made mainly in Turkey, is of the highest quality, a fact which has ensured they have also been a fixture in the Thomann range since 2011. The nearly 250 Zultan products cover several cymbal series, catering for all sectors of the music market. Zultan also offers accessories such as bags and drumsticks. Thanks to the use of high-quality materials and manufacturing expertise, Zultan really does offer uncompromising quality at a reasonable price.
The Zultan Caz cymbals may have Jazz in their name, but can be used universally and are at home wherever you need pleasant-sounding cymbals with a warm sound spectrum without annoying frequencies. This is primarily the case with acoustic, unamplified music, which includes unplugged sessions as well as salsa gigs or gospel concerts at church. Of course, nothing stands in the way of also using it in amplified music, as long as the cymbals are played sensitively and with the right tools. The 22" Caz Ride reacts sensitively to different sticks and blends in homogeneously with different genres.