Wuhan 18' and 19' Linear Smash Crash

A precise pattern of slots and holes gives the Wuhan Linear Smash cymbal its gritty bite and explosive response. This FX crash is quality cast from real B20 bronze for a dark wash and dynamic response. Played with Vic Firth 5A.

[christophermaynard]

19" sounds great. Wuhan has been killing it.

[macw.]

Wtf. These sound better than the $300 effects cymbals from Meinl or Zildjian.

[mickhudsin]

I THINK I'VE ONLY EVER LEFT THE COMMENT FOR TWO OTHER VIDEOS OVER THE YEARS AND NOW I'M ADDING THIS ONE AFTER SEEING THAT IMPRESSIVE CYMBALL BEAT MAKING THOSE TWO CYMBALS SOUNDING EVEN BETTER SINCE THEY WERE PLAYED TO PERFECTION!!!

[SaltWaterDrums]

I absolutely NEED to own these, so washy and dry and dark all at the same time and for a price I could actually afford someday.

[JasonWelchMusic]

I forgot how well Senheiser 421s recorded toms.... nice and full.
As far as the crashes, I love them both....a lot.

[jeffreymorris]

Budget drummer, I have all Wuhan cymbals right now, you can't beat the quality for the price! I love that 18" linear smash crash

[TheRealBKSchyster]

WOW!!!! And like holy... yeah, These are very musical sounding, and certainly would not be considered a "WUHAN" cymbal product if one was to not know their origin or manufacturer!! I am seriously impressed with these two cymbals! I probably have too many cymbals already, but I kinda see it as a means to an end, or a really good inheritance for my kids when I pass away!!! LOL, but all kidding aside, I can put up a full set of Zildjian K's & A's, Sabian AAX's & HHX'S, Soultone Gospel's & Latin's, Paiste 2002's & RUDE's and last (because I just completed the set..) but certainly not least, Meinl's Byzance's & Classic's. If you were to ask me or any other professional drummer for that matter, Wuhan's are or should only be considered as effect or VERY trashy Chinese cymbals... END OF STORY, right!?!?
Perhaps not, not!!
These Wuhan cymbals have just upped their proverbial game in the acoustic drum world and have elevated their status quo in the cymbal world!!! After listening to several other YouTube channels who gave these Wuhan's a go, which can only be the real way (other then walking into a music instrument store and actually playing before purchasing) to hear different mics, different techniques and different drummers used to record these Wuhan cymbals on their respective YT channels. I am convinced that as another commenter said, "for under a Benjamin" or about there financially, these cymbals are good enough to go out and purchase 18", 19" & 20" crashes and effect "trashes" just to have in my cymbal toolboxes for the occasional need of something different from the ordinary!! The investment for three of these in those mentioned sizes is just about where the cost of one 20" Zildjian K would be, so why not!! Finally I will say this about these Wuhan's, even though they're not China cymbals, they still kinda sound like China cymbals in the decaying timbre!! Not as harsh mind you, but still a little like China types, AND I am not talking Wuhan Chinese either, closer to Zildjian A's China cymbal!!
ANYWAY, KEEP ON KEEPING ON BROTHER & SISTER
PEACE

[BuckeyeRob]

These sound really good, can’t go wrong for a little over a Benjamin.

[BenjaminGib]

Thank you for this great demo with the two sizes!

[johnschmid]

I love this review! But, I do have a request! With this review being a great test drive, would you do a test video of the linear rock crashes? Thanks again!

[jerrygamez]

Thanks for the video. They sound great

[SchantzyJam]

How is Wuhan so damn good at making cymbals and then sell them for such affordable prices? I don't personally own any Wuhan cymbals but they all seem really good for their low prices.

[jkben]

Nice job! I know what I hear on the video, But which of the 2 sizes do you prefer the most? being the guy playing the kit. 18 or 19? Thanks

[TWADBAND]

Yes I love it getting one whuan need to up grade ozone 18 19 crash

[Poeme]

not too trashy—still have a nice crash quality.👍

[IRLguy]

Probably EQ'd like hell. All other videos they sound far more trashy and less crashy.