What is the difference between cast and sheet cymbals?
Cast Bronze cymbals are individually poured and cast from raw molten metal. Each casting is cooled and sorted by weight for each cymbal model. The castings are then put through a complex sequence of heating, rolling, shaping, hammering, and lathing techniques unique to each cymbal range. Cast Bronze cymbals have a rich, full-bodied sound that improves with age. They also have greater projection, clarity and durability than any other cymbals. Zildjian cast cymbals are made from the Zildjian secret alloy, which is comprised of 80% copper, 20% tin, and traces of silver. Sheet Bronze cymbals begin as pre-formed disks cut from metal with uniform thickness. Precision hammering and shaping pummels cymbal disks freeing up distinctive tone. Sheet Bronze cymbals have a very fast response with a quick decay. They have excellent durability and a consistent sound within each respective model. Affordably priced, Sheet Bronze cymbals are an ideal first cymbal choice.
