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Zultan Rock Beat Profi Cymbalset

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Set of Cymbals

  • High-quality cymbal kit
  • Made of high-quality B20 bronze
  • Suitable for any style of music

Set consisting of:

  • 14" hi-hat
  • 16" crash
  • 18" crash
  • 20" medium ride
  • Includes transport bag
Available since December 2011
Item number 273355
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Configurations 1x Hi-Hat, 1x Ride, 2x Crash
Inc. Cymbal Bag / Case Yes
Alloy B20
$439
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A classic among Rock cymbals

Cymbal manufacturer Zultan began its success story with the launch of its "Rock Beat" series in the year 2000. These cymbals are hammered and milled by hand in Zultan's workshops by Turkish artisans and guarantee a full and multifaceted sound that easily cuts through in a mix and makes them perfect for Rock music. Thanks to the wide range of models, sizes, and thicknesses available, however, players of many other styles will also find what they are looking for here. Never before has a professional cymbal sound been available at such an affordable price.

Zultan Rock Beat professional cymbal set

Brilliant sound - brilliant looks

For centuries, a combination of 80% copper and 20% tin has been the recipe for perfection when it comes to cymbal-making, and is consequently the one used by every manufacturer for their top-of-the-line series. The prices that these cymbals fetch leave the majority of drummers shaking their heads, however - all the better therefore that Zultan's Rock Beat series is within the reach of those who don't have a fortune to spend. The professional cymbal set shown here, which comprises a 14" hi-hat, 16" and 18" crashes, a 20" medium ride, and a cymbal bag, is the perfect introduction to the world of professional cymbals and, with its dazzling finish, also looks pretty damn good into the bargain.

Detail of Zultan Rock Beat professional cymbal set bag

More than just Rock

When it says "Rock" on the outside, there should be Rock on the inside - and that is absolutely true of Zultan's Rock Beat series. Thanks to their full, bright sound, the cymbals can easily cut through over distorted guitars and are therefore the ideal choice for all types of Rock music. Thanks to their sensitive response, however, they already develop their full potential in the middle dynamic range and are thus also a great choice for styles like Pop, Funk, and Blues.

Detail of Zultan Rock Beat professional cymbal set logo

About Zultan

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.

Professional sound at a budget-friendly price

Those who start learning to play the drums should pay particular attention to the quality of their cymbals, because while lower-grade cymbals may be sufficient for the needs of some players, they do still have clear limitations in terms of dynamics and expression. With its Rock Beat professional cymbal set, Zultan gives drummers impressive quality at an affordable price, so an enjoyable playing experience is guaranteed in the long term. Even professional drummers who are looking for an affordable B20 cymbal set for the rehearsal room should also take a serious look at the Rock Beat series.

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Ridiculously good.
awts7s 23.07.2022
Without giving you my life story, I've got some experience that I hope makes this review useful. I studied drums at music school, and one of the best things about it was getting to play different kits and setups every day in different situations and spaces, playing a ton of different genres and just getting used to the different tones available from cymbal sets. All were high end Zildjian, K, A, you name it, they had it. Around that time I invested in my 'for life' cymbal set which was mostly A Custom Zildjians, which I adored, but sadly they got lost on tour and I could never afford to replace them.

Until recently I didn't play as much but I've got back into gigging and session playing and needed a setup that was musical, dynamic and had that special 'pro' sound that I previously believed you could only get from spending the big bucks on the set like I used to have. The fact is I just don't have €1000+ to spend on cymbals, so I looked into these instead.

These cymbals are amazing. Don't let the low price point put you off, they absolutely stand up against the more expensive sets in every single way. They're bright, and really dynamic (if you've ever played cheaper B8 or brass cymbals you'll know they're normally all or nothing, sort of 'bin lid' sounding with lots of gross, muddy overtones and resonances, but these being B20 bronze are beautiful and crisp with a nice explosive projection and just the right sort of decay).

They're a fantastic all-round set, not too loud and not too distinct in any direction sound-wise (not too dry/jazzy, not too loud/rocky). If I walked into a gig and saw a set of these sitting on the kit I'd be thrilled.

The only thing I feel is missing for my setup now is some sort of trashy, perhaps darker FX crash, something with a bit of vibe maybe, as these are - in the best way possible - not overly characterful. The great thing is at this price point you can add in things like that without having to save up for years. The other sets like the Dune or Dark Matter probably more characterful sound but I needed something to fit all genres.

Also, the ride cymbal feels great to me, some reviewers had concerns the 20" didn't sound as good as the 22" that can be bought separately. I think it's great, personally. Nice bright bell sound, decent projection on the ping/ride, I don't crash on it a lot as the 18" crash washes out really nicely. Maybe Thomann could offer the 22" as an upgrade to this pack as I'm sure many would happily pay the difference. The fact that you can buy three of these for the price of an equivalent Zildjian set just blows my mind. Amazing.
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Worth the money? Definitely!!!
BoRdo 07.02.2018
As i am relatively new to this whole drumming thing, i was not sure what to buy as my first cymbal set. I browsed around 50 different sets and finally got to this one. In samples it sounded awesome, price was relatively small and it came with it`s own bag.

Now i have used this set for like 5 month and i am loving it. As my technique is not perfect and i love heavy metal, i abuse them like boxing bag and they are still holding. Sound is nice although not quite what i was expecting. I don`t even know what else to mention here!

Pros: Price - AWESOME for what you get
Cary bag - I`m moving this set around 3x times a week and it still holds after 5 month. I would say it`s awesome

Cons: Sound was a bit different from samples that i heard here and in other reviews. Dont get me wrong it it is till really good, but i was looking into a bit different pitch.

Overall: This product almost got 3x 5stars from me but after i thought about it - sound could have been more what i was expecting. On the other hand what did i expect for this price? right? :)
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Alex Djuran 07.04.2019
I've been playing drums for about 6 years and the entire time I was playing on fairly low end cymbals. I recently got into recording live drums and the sound of those cheap cymbals was very overwhelming and didn't sound good at all.

I have researched a ton of cymbals suited for rock/metal recording and it basically came down to AAXes vs A Customs.

ENTER ZULTAN ROCK BEATS

Holy crap are these ever good. Just before I found out about these, I was testing a whole bunch of high end cymbals at my local music store and I am SO GLAD I bought these instead. They are absolutely amazing!

The Hihat is fairly loud, sounds very crisp but it doesn't have nasty overtones and there is a good amount of smooth stick definition!

The crashes are really nice. They have a sublime and elegant wash/sustain, the decay is just perfect.

The ride is veeery heavy. It's probably my least favorite from the set, but it's still mind blowingly good. The wash on it is particularly loud, so in some cases it can overwhelm the stick definition, but it's not that difficult to work around. The bell is the real kicker as its loud and cuts trough amazingly!

Overall, this set is a no brainer. If you're looking for your 1st studio set of cymbals, or just something that will sound amazing for a touring drummer, this is it!
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An obvious choice for everyone at this price range, though not suitable for everyone.
arbs6 30.01.2023
I really don't know what to think about this set - It's a nice set and and one of the best in this price range, but it has a few weak points that have me second-guessing whether I should change a few of the cymbals or not.

The hi-hat is absolutely golden - It has a nice stick definiton and also has a very crisp and perfectly responsive sound regardless of how you play it. Definitely a nice choice on its own if you don't want the whole set. I will be keeping and playing it until it's in pieces.


The 16-inch crash responds very nicely and feels nice to play and the tone overall is musical. My only complaint is that it is much higher in pitch than what I've heard in the review videos on Zultans channel, which kind of bothers me since I really don't like overly bright sounding cymbals and I feel like an idiot for thinking that the company's own reviews wouldn't be EQ'd to hell.

The 18-inch crash doesn't really do anything wrong and it fits into this set nicely. It feels a little less responsive and quicker to reach its maximum volume than the 16-inch cymbal - Doesn't really bother me, but it takes a little time getting used to the minimal difference in how it plays when riding on it etc.

The ride has a smooth sound and it has a nice stick definition, but it is very loud, so it's not the best choice for quiet music. I like the bell of it, since it has a rather dark ping and it's not as ear piercing as other ride bells I've heard, which I personally like.

My biggest disappointment with the ride is that it's quite thick and it doesn't respond well to crashing at all and it doesn't sound good if you try to crash on it, which I dont really like because I was used to crashing on my ride since I only had one crash before buying this set. Now I'm still stuck on two crashable cymbals - Nice ride for the money, but not for somebody who wants to crash on it.

TL;DR, Key points:

- Over-all all of the cymbals are very loud and aren't the optimal choice if you want to play quiet music. (at least not for me, since I am a hard hitter and the cymbals are loud as I said)
- The Hi-Hat is easily the strongest link in this set, since it has a crisp sound and I've yet managed to find situations where it doesn't fill its needs.
- 16-inch crash is very bright, which I dislike
- The ride isn't crashable and its a problem for me.

Amazing set for the money, but keep my negative points in mind if they happen to be things that bother you. If you would strictly use this set for practicing, then don't even think twice.

Don't know what happened to the cymbals when they changed the label on it and added 100€ to the price, but I guess you should never be late to a party.
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