What china cymbal does Ben Koller use?

Ben Koller of Converge plays an 18" Zildjian K and A Custom China, a setup that anchored mathcore's founding cymbal sound on Converge's landmark "Jane Doe" (2001).

What china cymbal does Matt Greiner use?

Matt Greiner of August Burns Red plays an 18" Meinl Byzance Dual China, bringing math metal's rhythmic complexity into mathcore-adjacent metalcore.

What china cymbal does Blake Richardson use?

Blake Richardson of Between the Buried and Me plays an 18" Meinl Byzance Extra Dry China, handling BTBAM's genre-hopping technicality with complex, dark tone.

Why does mathcore need a more dissonant china than typical metalcore?

Mathcore's irregular time signatures and sudden tempo shifts call for a jarring, unpredictable accent rather than a clean, controlled trash. Meinl Byzance Dual and Extra Dry chinas — played by Matt Greiner and Blake Richardson — deliver that complex, dissonant character.

What's the best budget china cymbal for mathcore?

The Zildjian ZBT China (€70-90) shares brand DNA with Ben Koller's A Custom setup at a fraction of the price. The Sabian XSR Fast China (€100-130) is a strong step up, bringing B20 bronze to a mid-range price in a fast-responding 16" size.