Product: Wuhan Lion China 12"
Price Paid: USD 15
Submitted
04/06/2008
at
05:56pm
by
Merlin Coryell
Type and Construcion
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Its great to be writing the first review for the ubiquitous Wuhan 12" china. Hand hammered Chinese bronze, though I dont know if it is cast or sheet. These come in many sizes from 12" up to 22" if I remember correctly.
Sound Quality
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10
This is the effect china. Trashy, loud, quick and punctuated. Applications can be found in any genre, but for metal and hard rock, they are right at home as harsh accents.
It may be cheap, many drummers get them free from Guitar Center with other purchases (how I came to own mine), but this is a valuable cymbal for any arsenal. These are great in combination with other cymbals such as in stack assemblies. I often place mine with a 12" A Custom splash on top for such a purpose.
Reliability/Durability
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6
Wuhans are hit or miss, but with their cheap cost, and 1 year warranty honored at many places, they are worth the risk. It is always recommended to try out a handful to find the best pick, as each Wuhan has its own voice, more-so than many other manufacturers. I have had great luck with mine, no cracks or dents after about 10 years of service.
Customer Support
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No Opinion
Wuhan is supposed to have a 1 year warranty that more and more places are honoring, some with a no questions policy against cracks and breaks. Look around when you shop and ask what each merchant covers.
Overall Rating
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9
This is my only Wuhan right now, but it holds its own against my high dollar Zildjians and Factory Metal products. I am considering more, due to how cheap they are and the dark characteristics of the chinas.
The fact of the matter is that at some point or another, every drummer should have one of these. I feel that the 12" Wuhan is becoming a right of passage on modern drumkits.
