Collection: China Cymbals

 China Cymbals

Add raw energy, aggressive accents, and unique trashy textures to your kit with China Cymbals. Known for their distinctive inverted edge and "trashy" tonal character, China cymbals provide a fast, explosive attack and a quick decay, making them the ultimate tool for high-impact accents and heavy rhythmic patterns.

This category features a wide variety of China cymbals in various sizes, typically ranging from small 12" and 14" mini-chinas to massive 18", 19", and 20" models. Drummers can choose from different profiles and finishes including traditional, brilliant, and raw to achieve the specific level of volume and sustain required for their musical style, whether it be metal, rock, fusion, or experimental music.

China cymbals are a staple in metal and hard rock for building powerful breakdowns, but they are also widely used in jazz and orchestral settings for adding unique percussive colors. Their ability to cut through high-volume instrumentation makes them essential for stage performances where immediate sonic impact is necessary.

Modern China cymbals are crafted from premium alloys like B20 and B8, with specialized hammering and lathing to ensure they can withstand the force of heavy hitting. Design variations such as square bells, flanged edges, and holes for extra dry tones allow drummers to fine-tune their "bark" and response time.

China cymbals are commonly mounted on boom stands or cymbal stackers, often placed high and at an angle to accommodate their unique shape. They are frequently used alongside crash cymbals, effects cymbals, and drum racks to create a diverse and visually striking cymbal array. 
From piercing, high-pitched mini-chinas to dark, roaring large-diameter models, China cymbals provide the explosiveness, character, and cutting power that drummers rely on for standout percussive moments.