With the Caz series, Zultan has added to its range a collection of extremely inexpensive, handcrafted cymbals made of B20 bronze, 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 consist mainly of manual craftsmanship. The simple, classic look of the cymbals is just as traditional as the workmanship. The Caz range includes the models Crash, Crash/Ride, Ride, Sizzle Ride, and Hi-Hat, with two pre-configured sets also available.
When talking about exquisite, handcrafted cymbals from Turkey, the mouths of aficionados start to water immediately. However, a glance at the prices might quickly leave them disillusioned: This is where the Zultan Caz cymbals come into play. Never before has so much musical mojo been offered for so little money, and even compared to the best models from the established brands, the Caz cymbals – which are completely hand-lathed and hammered over their entire surface – deliver truly impressive performance. The Caz Series Professional Set, consisting of a 14" hi-hat, 16" and 18" crashes, and a 20" ride, will impresses drummers and their audiences with a warm, earthy sound rich in fine treble frequencies and a sensitive response.
"Caz" is quite simply the Turkish word for Jazz, so the intended field of use should be pretty clear. Jazz drummers need lightweight cymbals that react to the softest playing and deliver a balanced, harmonious sound across all dynamic levels from soft to loud. This applies not only to Jazz, though, but also to genres like Blues, Funk, Latin, and Soul, so that the Caz cymbals can also show their advantages there. The Caz Series Professional Set is a versatile cymbal set that delivers the right sound for all of the aforementioned genres and more.
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 pleasant, balanced cymbals are required – they have a warm sound spectrum without jarring frequencies. This is the case for all kinds of acoustic, unamplified music, which might includes unplugged guitar sessions, but also salsa gigs or gospel concerts at church. Of course, there's nothing to stop the Caz cymbals being used with amplified music too, as long as they're are played sensitively and with the right tools. The Caz Series Professional Set, which includes two crash cymbals, a hi-hat, and a ride, offers the perfect point of entry into the world of jazzy cymbal sounds – they're playable, durable, and yet extremely affordable.