China Cymbals

Medium bright, full, exotic, fairly trashy. Wide range, complex mix. Responsive, full sounding crash, complex, trashy ride. The definitive classic rock china sound.

Authentic "trashy" Chinese sound. Very fast, explosive response with rapid decay.

Explosive, brash and bright attack with deep, dark and trashy undertones.

Compatible with other cymbals or can be used on their own. Quick attack and decay. Made from Zildjian B20 alloy. Weight-Thin.

Easily cutting through dense, distortion-charged mixes with its medium-heavy weight and large flanged edge, the Dark Heavy China roars to life with a trashy tone and bold attack. This china features the distinctive Classics Custom Dark finish and is made from B10 bronze alloy that is known for its refined tone and powerful character.

The Sabian 21416 AA 14 inch Mini China rapid-response model is fast, dry and cutting, for quick accents and effects. Ideal for any style.

Authentic "trashy" Chinese sound. Very fast, explosive response with rapid decay.

Sabian 21616XB AAX 16 inch China Brilliant

Mid-range blend of trashy tonality and bright, aggressive attack. It delivers a well-rounded classic china sound with plenty of dynamic range. Great for crash riding.

Very bright, slightly trashy, full, exotic. Wide range, complex mix. Fast, responsive, explosive crash, loud, clear defined bell. Very unique, versatile china for flexible application.

Dark, full, raw, energetic. Wide range, complex mix. Heavy feel, fairly controllable, very explosive crash sound. Extremely loud, nasty china for higher volume playing.

Authentic "trashy" Chinese sound. Very fast, explosive response with rapid decay.

Meinl Byzance Brilliant 18 inch China Cymbal

Due to the high demand for K Custom Hybrid models, Zildjian now offers more sizes to this exciting range developed with Akira Jimbo. The 17" China matches perfectly to any existing K Zildjian or K Custom China models.

Dark, warm, strong, exotic, sizzling, earthy. Wide range, slightly complex and dense mix. Fairly soft, responsive feel. Great for explosive, strong, dark accents. Complex, washy ride sound. A modern China cymbal with a wide spectrum for various musical applications. “The China is nearly smooth”, states Vinnie Colaiuta.

Designed for RHCP drummer Chad Smith, the 19"" AA Holy China is a monster of loudness and cut, the loudest cymbal on the SABIAN roster!

Unique china with a dark, dirty sound that has a wide spectrum of frequencies. An explosive attack due to the medium thin weight and the partial lathing.

Paiste 16 inch Signature Thin China has a fairly trashy, bright attack, low wash features. Wide frequency range, fairly clean mix. Explosive response, fast fade. Size range allows everything from quick accents to complex ride playing.

Stunning contrast of extra dry and brilliant finishes with a unique combination of hammering and lathing. This china cuts easily with brilliance, followed by a trashy growl.

Sabian 12070 HH 20 inch Dark China

Sabian NP2016ND Paragon 20 inch Diamond China Cymbal

A fiery combination of tonal heat and raw aggression, for biting attack with a furiously fast and funky feel.

Fairly trashy, bright attack, low wash. Wide frequency range, fairly clean mix.

Dark, exotic, mellow sound for special effects.