Zildjian S Family 20-inch Rock Ride

General

To make the Zildjian S Family 20-inch Rock Ride cymbal capable of handling heavy-duty rock, it's been made from a sturdy B12 alloy material. It also has a medium-heavy weight, which means its sound projection is enormous. With this cymbal, those ride patterns will come through loud and clear, even when those guitar amps have been turned up all the way! The ride area and bell of this cymbal offer outstanding stick definition and response, and the sustain is long, but not disruptive. If you listen closely to the overtones, you'll hear that the high and mid frequencies are emphasised, which is essential when you need the rhythm to cut through the mix. This cymbal can be used as both a ride and a crash.

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!