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Wuhan 18-inch Western Medium Thin Crash Cymbal

Item ID: WUCRASH18-MT
Wuhan 18-inch Western Medium Thin Crash Cymbal
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Wuhan 18-inch Western Medium Thin Crash Cymbal Reviews

18" Crash Cymbal with B20 Alloy Composition

The Wuhan 18" Medium Thin crash cymbal delivers a gorgeous sizzle with explosive response and rapid decay. At Sweetwater, we've found that the 18" Medium Thin crash is an exceptional all-purpose large cymbal, thanks to its remarkable balance of tremendous power and short sustain. If you're looking for a huge-sounding accent that won't overwhelm you with sustain, the Wuhan 18" Medium Thin crash cymbal is an excellent choice.

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Price:$163 and 77 cents
$28.00 suggested monthly payments with 6 month financing‡ 36 month financing available* with $399.00 minimum purchase on one invoice.
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June 1, 2025

SURPRISE WUHAN!!

By James A. from CA
Music Background: Professional Live/Studio Drummer

Wow just enjoying the new flavor of sound!! I'm really starting to love the Wuhan western series. 18-in western crash has a beautiful attack with a subtle and mellow wash

January 15, 2025

Punches WAY above its price point

By Sweetwater Customer

Honestly, it sounds just as good, if not better than some crashes from the Big 4 companies. Nice, dark, with a short sustain. Most importantly, doesn't break the bank.

December 14, 2024

18” Medium Thin

By Josh Y. from FORT WORTH, TX
Music Background: Musician In Dallas

This is Tuff! My second time buying this crash and I'm never disappointed by wuhan fr. Next Up, koi or linear smash.

June 17, 2024

So far so good!

By Donn from Cohutta, GA
Music Background: Drums

I have to say that I am quite impressed with Wuhan cymbals now.

August 24, 2023

Wuhan Cymbals

By Josh B.
Music Background: Musician in Dallas

This Cymbal Is One Of The Dopest Cymbals I've Ever Had. If you are looking for a great Cymbal to your set, this will be a purchase you will never regret.

May 5, 2023

Watch out big 3!!

By Jim M. from Bangor, Maine
Music Background: Weekend warrior, 35+ years working in cover bands

After having purchased a 20" Wuhan KOI Ride (and digging it), I decided to give their crashes a whirl. I've always loved my Wuhan Chinas but kind of expected they were a one trick pony. I read some reviews saying their crashes are nasty and "gongy". I just bought 16" and 18" medium thin crashes and I'm pulling some "big 3" cymbals out of my set because they sound so good. Very glassy/shimmering and musical. Still early, I'm not a heavy hitter, I've broken a few "big 3" cymbals over 37 years of playing. We'll see how these hold up to being hit. If they do... There may be no reason to go elsewhere at this price...

April 9, 2023

Awesome addition for my kit

By Michael A. from SIMMS, TX

Blends in perfectly. Great sound with just the right amount of sustain

March 9, 2023

Beautiful

By Sweetwater Customer

This thing is fairly dark with a nice white-hot sizzle, yet has the brilliant sweetness of an A-Custom. Great price and versatile sound. I have this set up with their 16" Thin Crash (similar with a bit less sweetness) & their 18" Linear Smash (just get one!)...
Chef's kiss.

March 2, 2023

Perfect fit

By Michael from Texas
Music Background: Drummer/ contemporary Christian

Awesome sound and blends perfectly with my 16" Paiste crash. Highly recommended

November 17, 2022

Wuhan Cymbal

By Jose V.

Excelente producto y sonido exepcional

March 22, 2022

Me gustó muchísimo

By Miguel m. from LOS ANGELES, CA

Se los recomiendo...me gustó muchísimo

February 26, 2022

Big Dark Sound

By James from Maine
Music Background: rock, metal, pop

I replaced a thin crash that I really enjoyed with this cymbal (at 2/3 the cost). It has an almost gong-like phasing/washing quality that I absolutely love using in my metal band. I don't use it when I want a sharp attack and quick decay, but I have other cymbals for that. The finish is gorgeous, and the cymbal has held up very nicely to my whacking it for three months.

October 2, 2021

Great Cumbals. Period.

By Adam B.
Music Background: Indie Artist

I was originally planning to purchase Zildjian K's for my studio drum kit as I, like so many, love their tone and character. That said, I realized that may take longer than I wanted to acquire so I began searching for more affordable alternatives and that's how I found Wuhan. After watching several YouTube reviews and listening, I took a chance and pulled the trigger on this Wuhan cymbal. I am so glad I did! I love how these cymbals sound. I was even more impressed on how they translate in recording. To my taste, they sit well in the mix straight away without any treatment. They cut through everything perfectly yet get out of the way when they should. I can't recommend this cymbal enough! Forget the reviews saying that they are great cymbals for the money. That's nothing more than a back handed compliment. They are just great cymbals. Period. Save your money that you were going to spend on one of the big three names and go with Wuhan. You won't regret it.

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May 25, 2021

Wuhan Cymbal

By Scott B. from CA
Music Background: Drummer for 42RED Band

Very nice loud sound and sustainable response. I love it.

February 8, 2021

Not just a great low-priced cymbal - It is a GREAT cymbal!!

By BigMeow from Columbia City IN
Music Background: Drumming, recording, and lovable p.i.t.a.

The old rule of thumb was that with the right heads and tuning, even cheap drums could be made to sound good, but you ALWAYS get what you pay for with cymbals. With Wuhan cymbals, that maxim is no longer true. I'd put their 16" China up against ANY same-sized China cymbal any day. With the 18" Medium thin crash, i was looking for a big 'grandma' of cymbals - something with lots of wash, gong-iness, and presence. Think of the momentous cymbal crash that separates Yes' 'Long-Distance Runaround' from 'The Fish.' THAT'S the sound it gets. Used in context with other higher-pitched/pricier cymbals, it offers a great darker sound color to your pallet. It has plenty of high-end shimmer, lots of low-end presence, and a washy gong-like tone without sounding clangy like a cheap cymbal normally does. Used alone, this cymbal would be great on a practice / beginner's kit without making you cringe every time you hit it.

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February 5, 2021

2nd best cymbal on the market for the price!

By John P. from Northwest Arkansas
Music Background: eCommerce Manager by day; Professional Drummer by night

..and the only reason it's not #1 = that honor belongs to its 16" medium thin crash-cousin. I bought the 16" first and quickly followed suit with this cymbal, and I have been so pleased.

NOTE: I read a lot about this cymbal having a "far eastern" or "gong-ish" sound. I get where people are coming from, but I play in 3 bands (1. Alt rock, original music; 2. 90's grunge covers; 3. Classic rock covers) and this cymbal plays phenomenally for all three.

Great addition to any kit. Treat yo'self; you won't be disappointed!

January 2, 2018

Wuhan 18" crash

By Robert B. from Pennsylvania

As I have mentioned before in reviews about Wuhan cymbals, if you're a drummer on a tight budget these cymbals sound great for the price!
This 18in crash has a nice quick sound with not a lot of sustain, and a slight Far Eastern sound as opposed to your typical rock or Jazz crash cymbals.

November 6, 2017

Awesome cymbal!!

By Sweetwater Customer
Music Background: Metal, death metal

Such a good sounding cymbal for the price. Nice warm tone, cuts through very well without being too loud.

July 10, 2016

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By Sweetwater Customer

This is a good cymbal. It melds well with the other higher pitch cymbals I have. It does have some wash and is not as responsive as the 16" thin crash. It does serve a purpose in the overall tonality of my cybal expression.

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