China Cymbals

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

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

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

This 16" China cymbal is a great way to expand your sound. Thin in weight, it has a focused, trashy attack.

This fast, bright, "trashy" China is ideal for special accents and musical exclamation points. Bold and colorful with an explosive attack, fast decay and plenty of volume to cut through the music.

Exotic, "trashy" special effects sounds for short, sharp accents. Blends perfectly with other splash cymbals.

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

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

Loud-er effects designed to explode with penetrating sound, this all-new China model features a new, inverted "volcano" bell and extensive hammering, producing a sound that is trashy.

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

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.

Loud-er effects designed to explode with penetrating sound, this all-new China model features a new, inverted "volcano" bell and extensive hammering, producing a sound that is trashy.

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.

Designed with Akira Jimbo to combine darkness and brilliance. Thin China projects like a heavier cymbal due to the un-lathed bell.

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.

Sharp and explosive, S Family china cymbals add a bright and trashy tone color that works well for big hits and accents. Speaks quickly with a short sustain.

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.

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.

Extremely fast, with a raw and ripping sound that cuts with oriental punch and focused power.