Zildjian S Medium Thin 16" Crash Cymbal
The S Medium Thin Crash 16" is a medium-thin crash cymbal, the most versatile in the S Family: it responds as well to light strokes as to hard accents. Its full crash carries far, with a strong high end.
What sets it apart
- The most versatile S crash
- Medium-thin weight, between softness and power
- Full-bodied crash colour, excellent projection
- Definition rated 8 on the Sound Lab
Neither too thin nor too heavy
Zildjian describes the medium-thin weight as the perfect balance when you move from soft passages to heavier crashes. The 16" opens effortlessly under a light stroke, yet takes a firm accent without turning shrill. One crash for many situations.
A drier profile than the 18"
On the Sound Lab, the 16" rates 7 for brightness, 6 for dryness, 8 for definition and 6 for sustain. Its dryness of 6 sets it apart from the 18" in the same series, rated 3: the 16" accent closes more cleanly, ideal for fast phrases.
Specifications
| Diameter | 16" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Medium-thin |
| Family | S Family |
| Brightness | 7/10 |
| Dryness | 6/10 |
| Definition | 8/10 |
| Sustain | 6/10 |
What it's for
- First crash on a versatile kit
- Pop, rock and praise music
- Drummers who play at very different volumes
Compared with other manufacturers
These 16" crashes from other makers also aim for versatility:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | S Medium Thin Crash | 16" | Medium-thin |
| Sabian | XSR Fast Crash | 16" | Thin, with a medium's power |
| Paiste | PST 7 Crash | 16" | Medium |
| Paiste | PST 8 Reflector Medium Crash | 16" | Medium, reflective finish |
| Dream | Contact Crash | 16" | Medium, hand-hammered |
Frequently asked questions
- Medium-thin or thin crash?
- In the S Family, the Thin speaks faster and softer. The Medium Thin gains projection and definition: in 16", 8 against 7 on the Sound Lab. It suits drummers who switch between soft and powerful.
- Are Zildjian S cymbals good?
- Zildjian designs them for the serious drummer: B12 alloy, extensive hammering and lathing, brilliant finish. This crash scores 8 out of 10 for definition, a high figure for a crash.
- Which crash should you buy first?
- A versatile crash that will follow you through every style. Zildjian presents the Medium Thin as the most versatile of its S crashes; the 16" is brighter and easier to place than the 18".
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