Difference between revisions of "Wuhan 27" China"
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'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/Msyzn4Ykyz8?si=jnzohUwxpEfwXx5- Wuhan 27" China] <br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/Msyzn4Ykyz8?si=jnzohUwxpEfwXx5- Wuhan 27" China] <br> | ||
[https://youtu.be/Y1T4Cb7T2qc?si=JC7tExPjjsflZWmW Wuhan 27" China]<br> | [https://youtu.be/Y1T4Cb7T2qc?si=JC7tExPjjsflZWmW Wuhan 27" China]<br> | ||
| − | '''Review:'''<br> | + | '''Review:''' "Wow! Talk about a big cymbal! The sound of this monster is huge— my ears are still ringing. The only application I see this cymbal working in is with a very loud band, using the cymbal for ride patterns during loud passages of songs. The sound is huge, and I see it being most effective in a hardcore or metal (pardon the pun) situation. There are two points I'd like to make about this cymbal: First, you'd have to mount it on a very heavy-duty stand, because if you didn't, you'd end up decapitating your guitar player when it fell. Second, I'm not sure if anybody makes a case big enough to cover this cymbal. And even if you could find a case to fit it, the cymbal would still be difficult to carry around. With this in mind, probably the best thing about this cymbal is how it looks. With all of that hammered metal up there, the light shines off of it and makes it look beautiful —and isn't that what's really important?<br> |
| − | Review written by <br> | + | Review written by William F. Miller (Modern Drummer "Wuhan Cymbals", May 1989, p. 42)<br> |
Revision as of 00:33, 24 December 2023
Group: Chinas (& Swishes)
Type: China
Size: 27 Inch
Series: Wuhan
Weight: 3998g, 4150g, 4975g (listed as 28")
Years of production: 1981 - ?
Sound file: Wuhan 27" China
Wuhan 27" China
Review: "Wow! Talk about a big cymbal! The sound of this monster is huge— my ears are still ringing. The only application I see this cymbal working in is with a very loud band, using the cymbal for ride patterns during loud passages of songs. The sound is huge, and I see it being most effective in a hardcore or metal (pardon the pun) situation. There are two points I'd like to make about this cymbal: First, you'd have to mount it on a very heavy-duty stand, because if you didn't, you'd end up decapitating your guitar player when it fell. Second, I'm not sure if anybody makes a case big enough to cover this cymbal. And even if you could find a case to fit it, the cymbal would still be difficult to carry around. With this in mind, probably the best thing about this cymbal is how it looks. With all of that hammered metal up there, the light shines off of it and makes it look beautiful —and isn't that what's really important?
Review written by William F. Miller (Modern Drummer "Wuhan Cymbals", May 1989, p. 42)
