Wuhan Crash Cymbal  

I started with one 16 inch crash on my kit as an inexpensive way to replace one of my crashes that had broken. At first the cymbal was really oriental sounding and almost turned me off. I stuck with it though and im glad i did because as soon as you break these cymbals in you will not find a better sounding cymbal for the price. I now play on 14 Wuhan Hats, 2 16 inch Crashes and the 20 inch Wuhan Ride. I am amazed how great these very affordable cymbals are. Also they are made out of B20 material like the Xs20 Sabian series but for a cheaper price. They are hand hammered, lathed and buffed so each cymbal has a unique sound making them all unique. I highly recomend these cymbals for anyone starting out or intermediate players looking for a new sound that will keep you wallet and ears happy.

Received cymbal for Christmas, brilliant shine, looks sharp.

Great so far, had just over a month. Time will tell on how it holds up, but from the looks of it and how it play, I', optimistic it will.

This price for B20 bronze HH cymbal. Enough said.

I am completely pleased with my purchase, it sounds better than I ever expected. Needed crash to the right of my kit but did not want to spend a fortune.  Did countless side by side comparisons with the wuhan and the big 3 and  if you listen closely with exact size cymbals that were HH and med  thin, it was negligible. No HH is the same anyway. Mounted the cymbal  and started playing and wow was I surprised. It sounds terrific, just  what I needed. My expectations were exceeded ten fold. I find myself  going to the cymbal often whereas I rarely went to the cymbal I had  there before (18" zildjian, I've had it over 30 years-great cymbal just  did not fit my needs). The Wuhan mixes nicely with my other cymbals  (Sabian AA and AAX's) and for the price you can't go wrong. B20 bronze and  HH, again, I was pleasantly surprised at how good it sounds.

It's a crash symbol, so there aren't many features.  OK, there aren't any features

I've got a full set of top of the line vintage Zildjians that I aquired years ago in college from a jazz drummer who was leaving town and needed some cash.  In no way does the Wuhan crash compare to these.  The Wuhan sound is much trashier and and quite a bit duller, but that doesn't mean it's not an excellent crash symbol, especially for the money.  New, the Zildjians would cost at least five or six times as much, so you would expect them to sound better.  Since the Wuhan is made of the same material and is the same color, it fits right in with the Zildjians.  Obviously, it's not top of the line, but it still sounds great.  I can't speak for the other sizes, but the 14 inch crash is great.

Like I said, top of the line Zidjians would cost WAY more.  The price is more than fair.  I've only had it a couple of weeks, though, so I can't speak for it's durability.  It looks and plays like it will last, though.  Probably the best buy for your money out there.

This would be a Consumer Reports best buy if they did crash symbols.  Not on par with the best cymbols out there, but, for the money, a fantastic sounding crash cymbol.  I couldn't be more happy with my purchase.  If it lasts more than a year (I play almost every day), I'll feel like I've got my money's worth out of it and would probably buy a replacement.

Youll get more for what you pay for with this cymbal!!

Nice dark sound, nice finish, overall great cymbal!!! I bought this not expecting much but Wuhan has never failed me! This cymbal makes a great addition to my kit.

I purchased 2 16 inch crashes and a 14 inch crash after I had purchased the 18 inch crash/ride and was fairly pleased with the performance of the 18 crash. I am very familiar with Wuhan cymbals having used their splashes and chinas for several years with complete satisfaction. These cymbals sound much darker and are not as explosive as many cymbals available today.  I don't necessarily believe these cymbals are cheap, less expensive yes, but not cheap. I think the gong-like undertones and washy characteristics of these cymbals will turn many players off. I feel that these are very musical cymbals. Compared to my Sabian Pro's and Paiste PST5's I feel the Wuhans have more personality to them. If you're looking for something different to add to your existing cymbal line-up I'd suggest trying one of these cymbals. They just might surprise you.