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Zildjian S Family 18-inch suspended cymbal
Product no: 9000-0027-2323
Bax Music Warranty:
This product comes with a 3-year warranty.
General
While the S Family cymbal series is focused mainly on drummers, Zildjian couldn't resist including this suspended cymbal as well. With a medium-thin weight, it's incredibly responsive so every dynamic accent jumps out at you. The B12 bronze alloy used to make this cymbal reacts directly to piano as well as fortissimo playing. That makes it suitable for use in an orchestra pit as well as a marching band.
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!
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Please note: the pictured stand serves illustrative purposes only and is not included.
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