A dramatic-sounding cymbal you'll never tire of using. A great all-purpose ride!

The sound grooves and round hammer strikes in a simple circular pattern on the top surface of the Zildjian ZBT China Cymbals magnify the percussion sounds of the distinctive ZBT alloy. The ZBT China is fast, bright, and trashy—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, the Zildjian China cymbal is a superb all-purpose ride cymbal.

The bright, intense, high-pitched sound of the ZBT series cymbals cuts through the mix of other instruments. Sheet origin and precision lathing techniques create high-volume projection that speaks quickly and brightly with a rapid decay. Since ZBT cymbals are pressed and lathed from sheets of uniform, high-quality bronze alloy, they are remarkably consistent. The highly polished, brilliant finish looks fresh. Excellent, clean stick articulation with controlled overtones. ZBT-Plus cymbals take Zildjian Bronze Technology up a notch with advanced hammering and lathing, and enhanced sound for versatility, musicality, and professional performance.

Tired of your ride? Dissatisfied with your crash? You need a China cymbal, my man. Order this one and try it out in your array for cheap.

Zildjian ZBT China Cymbal

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Not the best

Posted by xJERIKOx73 from Midalnd TX on Feb 2, 2010

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Metal, Goth Metal.

ZBT is a decent brand, but the ZBT china just doesnt seam to fit. Hiting it to hard makes it way to loud. It doesnt have a very trashy sound like a good China should. And It just doesnt seam to have the needed qualities of a china. I strongly recomend another Cymbal.

In my personal opinion, dont buy anything from ZBT.

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Pretty Good

Posted by jerytnorton1 from Omaha, NE on Nov 28, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: rock, Hard Rock, Metal, & Thrash Metal

This is a very touchy cymbal, very loud! It has a great sound to it but... i wouldn't consider it... if you are looking for a different sounding, unique cymbal, look no further than the Zildjian Oriental China Trash cymbal... those ones sound amazing.

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Its a good cymbal

Posted by Anonymous Musician on Sep 15, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Screamo, Hardcore

I have recently just got this cymbal and I got to say this has a unique sound but it takes time to get use to. I like but you have to hit it kind of softly since it is really loud.

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It's decent

Posted by ImaginaryHuman from PA on Jun 3, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: hard rock

I got this china to complete my zbt collection. I now have basically the entire zbt lineup except the splashes. This cymbal is LOUD. You barely need to hit this thing at all and you can still hear it very clearly. If you hit it too hard you will hear a super high-pitched piercing noise that will make you go half deaf. I'm relatively new to drums so I don't have much to compare to, but looking back I wish I had gotten another china. However, this china isn't bad for a beginner/intermediate player, and I probably won't replace it for a while.

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Good, Durable China

Posted by Timpin77 from Fort Worth, Texas on May 28, 2009

Experience w/product: I have heard about it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician, In A Band

Reviewer's Play Style: Metal, Heavy Metal, Death Metal

I love this china, it has its own unique high-pitched sound that sounds really nice IMO. You don't need to hit it that hard since it is very very loud, but it sure can take a beating. It really does add a nice sound to breakdowns, and the guitarist in my band loves the sound this thing makes.

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Zildjian ZBT China Cymbal

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