Zildjian S Rock 16" Crash Cymbal
The S Rock Crash 16" is a medium-heavy crash cymbal, the heaviest in the S Family, built to cut through the mix when the band plays loud. It gives a high, biting, powerful accent that guitars can't bury.
What sets it apart
- The heaviest crash in the S Family
- The most volume in the series
- Enhanced attack and cutting power
- Sustain rated 8, definition rated 8
Built to cut through
Zildjian designed the Rock Crashes for the stage: when you need more volume, more attack and more projection. Their medium-heavy weight makes them higher in pitch than an ordinary crash, with a bite that cuts through a miked kit and two guitars.
A profile shaped for volume
On the Sound Lab, the 16" scores 8 for brightness, 3 for dryness, 8 for definition and 8 for sustain. According to Zildjian, the more metal a cymbal has, the more it projects, the louder it is and the longer it sustains: exactly what this weight brings, at the cost of some flexibility.
Specifications
| Diameter | 16" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Medium-heavy |
| Family | S Family |
| Brightness | 8/10 |
| Dryness | 3/10 |
| Definition | 8/10 |
| Sustain | 8/10 |
What it's for
- Rock, hard rock and punk live
- Amplified bands where cymbals have to cut
- Hard-hitting drummers
Compared with other manufacturers
These 16" rock crashes from other makers also bank on volume and cut:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | S Rock Crash | 16" | Medium-heavy |
| Sabian | XSR Rock Crash | 16" | Medium-heavy, large bell |
| Sabian | B8X Rock Crash | 16" | Medium-heavy, B8 alloy |
| Paiste | PST 5 Rock Crash | 16" | Heavy |
| Paiste | PST 8 Reflector Rock Crash | 16" | Heavy, explosive attack |
Frequently asked questions
- What is a rock crash cymbal?
- A crash heavier than average, made for volume. At Zildjian, the S Rock Crash is the heaviest in the S Family: higher in pitch, louder, with an attack that cuts.
- How often do cymbals break?
- Rarely, if the technique is good. Zildjian explains that most breakage comes from improper technique, and publishes tips to avoid it. Even a heavy crash has to be played with care.
- Thin or thick crash?
- A thin crash speaks fast and soft, with less definition. A thick one, like this Rock Crash, takes more energy but sounds louder, higher and longer. It all depends on how loud the band plays.
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