WUHAN WU104-12 China Cymbal

In the drumming world, Wuhan cymbals lie in a grey area of quality. From what I've researched, there isn't strict quality control in their production, therefore you need to sift through many to get a decent sounding one.....I lucked out purchasing this online without previewing it.....because it was cheap...however I am impressed with the sound I got. It's has a nice sharp attack and relatively quick decay, more so if you tighten it a little with felts. It sounds very clear, which is pretty surprising since most cheap cymbals/chinas sound like you're smacking an aluminum garbage can lid with a baseball bat. The only problem I have with this particular model is the center cup (as opposed to a bell shape) which makes it difficult to use on a wingnut-type cymbal lock because of its fairly small diameter. I've been using it sparingly with my country rock band, but it would probably be a more useful tool with something like progressive rock. Still, it fits in nicely with any music as long as you use it in context of your playing. Don't be one of those 1st grader types that like to hit a piece of percussion over and over again just because it's new and unique. Overall I'm very satisfied in the short-term with this cymbal. I'll have to see in long-term if it thins out prematurely or if any cracks begin to appear. I have pretty disciplined cymbal striking technique so hopefully I'll see it last. The only thing I recommend (which I was guilty of) is going to a music store and trying them out in person. I lucked out this time online, but could have easily gotten a really horrible sounding one just the same.

I originally bought another brand's 12" China cymbal (I won't say the brand but it rhymes with "vinyl") and had to return it, it was just awful. I spent a few dollars more (literally) and got this Wuhan 12" China and it is a WORLD of difference. This cymbal actually has the trashy sound that China cymbals are known for, but in a smaller cymbal so great for smaller venues or smaller drum kits. Still, it puts out a big sound for a small cymbal, so anyone would get some use out of this. If you're in the market for a small China type cymbal, you can't go wrong with this one, it's a real pleasant surprise.

What can I say that has not been said before about this excellent cymbal?.... great choice to add some trashy color to my cymbal set up (all Wuhans because they are cheap and blow away most of the big boy companies). One thing that surprised me was how BIG the sound was and how nice it cut right thru my other cymbals. You cannot beat this price or quality of this cymbal. Placed it on top of my 18' crash and it looks great!!!

It is a great addition, but if you’re looking for an extremely cheap cymbal to sound like an aax, this is not it. It’s just extremely cheap. There is a big ripple in the metal in one spot, so it probably won’t last very long but the thing does contribute a unique texture to the overall kit. I don’t hate it, and it was affordable.

Excellent for its size, dark and trashy. Seller; "Mugan Music Group", great shipping and packaging for protecting cymbals from ship damage. Good timely shipping, received only 6 days after ordering, taken in account this also included a three day weekend. So with out that, probably would have been 3-4 days. Recommend purchase, not the best china's, but for the price, much better for a band/hobbyist on a budget. Wont last as long as the "Big three" Zil Sab Pai, but at 20-30 per year or so, it's affordable. And great seller to boot. Go for it!!!...

Let's face it, China Boys sound like garbage can lids with a little more sustain. This sounds as good as any and it's hard to see how they can make money selling them so cheap. You can go on and on about the exotic resonance of a finely crafted Turkish cymbal constructed of secret bronze formulas handed down by generations but a chinas still gonna sound like a garbage can and if you spend $100 for something you can get for $13 you're not a discriminating professional you're a foolish snob in my opinion. I have several Wuhan cymbals now, along with some Sabians and Paistes and some very old vintage Zildjians. I like them all, they all have different sounds and uses and I smack 'em all with a wooden stick. Okay it was $12.99 just a few months ago, now its $28, still a steal!This little 12" is louder than my 19" china.

Great, trashy, LOUD sound. Showed up very quick, free shipping included... $24.99!!! You can't beat that. My other cymbals are all used in great shape, and I pay around $70 for older Sabian B8 and Avedis & A Zyldjians. This Wuhan china crash sounds completely apart from them, but It's nice to add to the palate of sounds. The drummer in my band had one already, so I was prepared for what it would sound like. I play in a very small space, and usually just use brushes... sometimes hot stix. I would be deaf If I was thrashing away on this thing with anything heavier. For that reason, I think it will last me a lifetime.

I'd say this is more of a 'kang' than a china cymbal. It generates an accent of white noise with a brief trashy decay and then it's gone. If you want a longer, more explosive china sound, I'd recommend an 18' or 16' minimum. I'm using this in gospel/rock/folk type music . . . and as long as I don't over use it; it adds some nice dynamic accents. It is quite a loud sound and though the drums are miked, but usually without overheads;this cymbal still cuts through.Again for the price, this is an amazing deal. Because of its smaller size, I can sit this under the corner of my ride cymbal. When I do use overheads with this setup, this cymbal doesn't wreck the mix.