A Big, Bright Crash Without the Big Price Tag
Sometimes you just need a cymbal that gets out of the way and does its job — one that opens up fast, fills the room, and lands exactly where you want it. The Zildjian S Family 20" Thin Crash is that cymbal. At 20", it has enough mass to project well on a larger kit or a loud stage, but the thin weight keeps it responsive and quick off the stick.
The S Family line is built around Zildjian's B12 bronze — 88% copper and 12% tin — which lands tonally between their budget B8 and premium B20 alloys. You get a balanced range of lows, mids, and highs: bright enough to cut, but with enough body that it doesn't sound thin or brittle. The brilliant finish adds shimmer on top, which translates well both under stage lights and in a recording environment.
Whether you're looking to upgrade from a starter pack cymbal or add a larger crash to a gigging setup, the S20TC is a solid, no-fuss option that plays well across a wide range of musical styles.
B12 Bronze: Balanced Tone at an Approachable Price
Zildjian's B12 alloy was designed specifically for the S Family, sitting between their B8 bronze (entry-level) and B20 bronze (professional) in both composition and character. The result is a cymbal that delivers a balanced frequency response — good projection, shimmer, and wash — without the premium price tag of Zildjian's upper-tier lines.
That balanced blend of highs, mids, and lows means this crash doesn't lean too dark or too metallic. It has a bright, focused attack with a shorter decay that keeps things clean and musical in a mix.
Lathed Top and Bottom, Machine Hammered
Both the top and bottom surfaces are fully lathed, which opens up the sound and contributes to the sustain you hear ringing out after each hit. Combined with extensive machine hammering across the bow, the S20TC produces even dynamics and a consistent tone that cuts through the mix without becoming harsh.
The brilliant finish isn't just cosmetic — it also contributes to the top-end shimmer and projection that makes this crash work well both live and in the studio. Players often find that brilliant-finish cymbals respond with a little more brightness and presence, especially at lower volumes.
Product Features:
- Cymbal Type: Crash
- Size: 20"
- Weight: Thin
- Material: B12 bronze (88% copper, 12% tin)
- Finish: Brilliant
- Lathed top and bottom for an open, sustained tone
- Machine hammering for bright sound and even dynamics
- Quick, sensitive response from the lightest touch
- Bright, full crash sound with shimmery sustain
- Suitable for a wide range of musical styles
Brand: Zildjian
Model: S Family Thin Crash
SKU: S20TC
Condition: New
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