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The S Family Medium Thin Crash, Zildjian's latest innovative cymbal is designed for balanced performance. After intensive research, Zildjian crafted this cymbal to produce a modern voice that responds quickly with the lightest touch and works for any genre. With a full, crashing sound and shimmering sustain, this cymbal is versatile and expressive.

Sensitive and Responsive for Expressive Playing

The S Family Medium Thin Crash is incredibly sensitive and responsive, reacting instantly to produce a bright, expressive tone. Even the lightest tap elicits a full, crashing sound from this cymbal. Its responsive nature allows for expressive accents and dynamic play. For musicians looking to explore creative cymbal techniques, the S Family Medium Thin Crash is ideal.

Full Crash Sound with Shimmering Sustain

This crash cymbal delivers a satisfyingly full crash with a beautiful, shimmering sustain. The full crash cuts through the mix while the shimmering sustain provides musicality. The sustain decays gradually, allowing the crash tone to ring through. This combination of crash and sustain gives the S Family Medium Thin Crash a balanced and versatile voice for any style.

Versatile and Stackable

With its balanced tone and medium thin weight, the S Family Medium Thin Crash works for any musical application from rock to jazz to electronic music. It also functions well as a stacker cymbal when paired with other cymbals. By stacking multiple cymbals, drummers can create unique tones not possible from a single cymbal. The S Family Medium Thin Crash's versatile, expressive voice makes it an ideal stacker.

Modern, Innovative Design

Zildjian designed the S Family Medium Thin Crash over two years to produce a modern, innovative cymbal. Through intensive research, Zildjian crafted this cymbal to have a balanced frequency response and bright, expressive tone suitable for any style. The result is a forward-thinking cymbal with a musical voice drummers will love.

Zildjian S Family Medium Thin Crash 18 in.
Zildjian S Family Medium Thin Crash 18 in.
Zildjian S Family Medium Thin Crash 18 in.

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  • Sizes & Purpose
  • Quantity: 1
  • Type: Crash
  • Sizes (in): Multiple
  • Construction
  • Material: Cast Alloy
  • Hammering: Machine
  • Lathing: Full
  • Cymbal Weight: Medium Thin
  • Bell: Standard
  • Other
  • Finish: Brilliant
  • Country of Origin: United States
  • Added Value: No

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Avedis Zildjian Company Warranty Statement

As of October 1, 2009, all Zildjian Cymbals are guaranteed against manufacturer's defects for two (2) years from the date of original purchase.
For warranty claims outside the U.S., contact your local Zildjian distributor. Click here for the international distributor locator.
Warranty Process
Cymbals that show factory defects within two years of their original purchase are eligible for examination at our factory. Zildjian experts will evaluate the damage and issue a replacement cymbal, unless it appears the damage is related to improper use or care.

If you believe your cymbal has a factory defect:
1. Contact Zildjian to obtain a Return Authorization number (RA#), via telephone: 781-871-2200.
2. Indicate the location of the damage on the cymbal with a piece of tape.
3. Make a photocopy of your original numbered and dated sales receipt.
4. Carefully package your cymbal. Include your RA# and the photocopy of your sales receipt in the box.
5. Ship the package to:
Avedis Zildjian Company
RA#
22 Longwater Drive
Norwell, MA 02061

A Cymbal will not be replaced if:
1. It has been misplayed, dropped, played with excessive force or treated abusively.
2. The center hole is worn due to improper stand set-up or abusive play.
3. The cymbal was bought second-hand or used in a lease program.
4. The cymbal has previously been replaced by Zildjian.
5. More than two years have passed since the cymbal was purchased.

Warranty Notes:
• Cost of shipping a damaged cymbal to Zildjian is the customers responsibility.
• Factory evaluations take approximately 4 - 6 weeks.
• Cymbals that do not meet the warranty guidelines will be returned to customer.
• Cost of shipping a replacement or damaged cymbal back to the customer will be covered by Zildjian.

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4.8

15 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

I would buy this product again if the cymbals are in Plastic
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Best Uses
  1. Accompaniment2
  2. Jazz Clubs1
  3. School Bands1
  4. Small Venues1
  5. Symphonies1
Describe Yourself
  1. Professional Musician4
  2. Experienced2
  3. Novice2
  4. Professional1
Pros
  1. Bright Sound9
  2. Focused Crash8
  3. Responsive Feel6
  4. Full Crash4
  5. Explosive Attack2

Reviewed by 15 customers

  • Yes

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byBill

    fromMadison Wisconsin

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Use it as a professional drummer. Go to crash. Very versatile

  • Great service . . . top of the line!!!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byGregory

    fromKailua, Hawaii

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    The product is great, but the service was also amazing. Every representative has been inforrmed and helpful. That really stands out to me.

  • NICE upgrade!

    5

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    submitted4 years ago

    byWm Scott Ethridge

    fromCharlotte, NC

    I'm a new drummer and got a 6 piece Ludwig kit for my 60th BD! It came with the I series hats, crash and ride, 14/16/20. I have absolutely had a blast, but after replacing all the drum heads and learning to tune them, I completely obsessed over how to upgrade the cymbals. I fell in love with the K Sweets and K Custom Darks but just couldn't see spending $1K+ on a pack. I also fell in love with the A customs but again, as a new drummer just had a hard time justifying spending $800+ on that pack. I decided to keep the I series hats and ride, and I settled on the S Family Thin crashes; 16/18/20 and couldn't be happier with the purchase! The S Thins have a remarkably bright and full musicality about them with a nice sustain. It's exactly the sound I was hoping to have based on my obsessive review of all the best. The 20" to me sounds really awesome and somewhat dry and maybe a little dark. Again, I'm a new drummer so I'm not used to all the lingo. I considered the S Medium Thins (as well as all the As and Ks) and tested out every cymbal I could get a stick on which was a lot! For less than $500 I now have 3 awesome S Thin crashes to get me through the next levels of my drumming maturity. They really work well with my I series hats and ride too! REALLY nice upgrade! 60 ain't so bad!!!

  • S Family is a winner!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

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    submitted4 years ago

    byScott

    fromJay, VT

    Can't beat the sound for the money.

  • I would buy another, when available.

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byVinny Q.

    fromSound Beach, Long Island , New York

    Nice and shinny , like new.

  • 16" and 18" S Med-Thin Crashes

    5

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    submitted4 years ago

    byJFC-3

    fromEast Bend, North Carolina

    The 16" and 18" S Med-Thins are great cymbals for anyone looking to upgrade from the lower spectrum of Zildjian cymbals and not have to drop a fortune while doing so. I would even say they set a bar of their own. To me the B12 is a really good composition for quality, tonality and visually. I think it would be interesting to hear how a set of traditional or non-brilliant finished might sound too. Great job Zildjian!

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