Everything You Need, All at Once
Building out a full cymbal setup piece by piece can take years — and a lot of guesswork about what sounds right together. The Zildjian S Family Extended Cymbal Pack skips all of that. You get six matched cymbals from the same S Family line, covering every core role on the kit: hi-hats, two crashes, a ride, a splash, and a trash crash for effects. It's a complete setup in a single box.
The S Family sits in an interesting spot in the Zildjian lineup — not entry-level, not boutique, but genuinely capable bronze cymbals at a realistic price point. If you've been playing on brass or B8 cymbals and are ready for something with more depth and character, this pack is a natural step up.
Six cymbals, all voiced to work together, all from one of the most recognized names in drumming. That's a hard argument to beat for a drummer who wants a cohesive sound without spending years hunting individual pieces.
B12 Bronze: The Right Alloy for the Job
Every cymbal in this pack is made from Zildjian's B12 bronze — an alloy of 88% copper and 12% tin. That places it between the brighter-leaning B8 bronze and the complex, washy character of premium B20 bronze, landing in a sweet spot of brightness, body, and musical balance. You get shimmer and projection without losing warmth in the low-mids.
The result is a sound that's rich and balanced across the frequency range — smoky enough to feel musical, bright enough to cut through a full band mix. Sweetwater notes the S series delivers "good blend of highs and lows — smoky, full, and shimmery," which tracks with how these cymbals sit in a live or rehearsal context without fighting everything else.
Built for Consistency and Openness
Zildjian lathed both the top and bottom of each S Family cymbal, which opens up the sustain and lets the sound breathe rather than choke off quickly. Combine that with extensive machine hammering and you get an even, controlled tone with good dynamic response whether you're playing lightly or digging in hard.
The brilliant finish isn't just cosmetic — it contributes to the top-end shimmer and projection these cymbals are known for. Under stage lighting, they reflect well. Behind the kit, they cut through. Both matter when you're playing live.
What's in the Pack
The S Family Extended Pack includes six cymbals covering all the essential roles and a pair of effects voices:
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Hi-Hats: 14" S Hi-Hats — the workhorse of any kit, providing crisp articulation and a tight chick
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Crash 1: 16" S Medium Thin Crash — fast response and bright decay for accents
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Crash 2: 18" S Medium Thin Crash — a fuller-bodied crash for bigger moments
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Ride: 20" S Medium Ride — clear stick definition with enough wash to open up when you need it
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Splash: 10" S Splash — quick, articulate accents without a lot of sustain
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Effects: 16" S Trash Crash — a raw, trashy edge for texture and color
Product Features:
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Series: S Family (S Zildjian)
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Alloy: B12 bronze (88% copper, 12% tin)
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Finish: Brilliant
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Construction: Lathed tops and bottoms; extensive machine hammering
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Hi-Hats: 14" S Hi-Hats
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Crashes: 16" S Medium Thin Crash, 18" S Medium Thin Crash
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Ride: 20" S Medium Ride
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Splash: 10" S Splash
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Effects: 16" S Trash Crash
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Total cymbals: 6 pieces
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Style suitability: Wide range of styles including rock, pop, country, and funk
Brand: Zildjian
Model: S Zildjian Extended Cymbal Pack
SKU: SZEXP1
Condition: New
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