General
The Zildjian S Family 17-inch Thin Crash is made of B12 bronze alloy, which gives it a bright, lively sound. Its thin weight makes it very responsive—it's able to produce sound almost immediately at the slightest tap! Because it's so thin, it also has a short sustain and a medium-to-high pitch, which means it's perfect for playing accents. The Thin Crash produces an average volume, which makes it great for any style of music.
Zildjian S Family
Zildjian S Family cymbals are made of B12 alloy, which consists of 88% copper and 12% tin. In order to achieve a modern sound from an age-old material, developers in the Zildjian sound lab experimented with different techniques over the course of two whole years! During that time, they created and tested various designs in the lab as well as in the field, so to speak. The S Family series adds a unique, bright sound to the Zildjian assortment.
Sound characteristics of the S Family series
For starters, the cymbals have a brilliant finish. They have an overwhelmingly clear and expressive sound, and an average volume level range. If we compare the cymbals from the K Custom series, which are all made of B20 alloy, then it would be safe to say that the S Family cymbals boast more clarity and focus. This has to do with the ratio of copper to tin, as well as the production techniques. At the end of the day, Zildjian's S Family cymbals offer a well-balanced frequency response, making them suitable for just about any style of music you can think of!
