General
In rock music, drummers often need to work extra hard to be heard above the cacophony of guitars. With this Zildjian S Family 20-inch Trash Crash, however, they can cut through the mix with ease. A normal thin crash is capable of providing a heavy dose of accents, but this particular crash features strategically-placed holes for a raw sound. These holes are placed in eight different directions for an even broader dispersion of the bright sound the B12 bronze alloy creates. Due to its thin weight, it has a short sustain, a high pitch, and a fast response, making it just perfect for spectacular accents.
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 new and 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 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!
