Zildjian S 8" Splash Cymbal
The S Splash 8" is the smallest cymbal in the S Family: a thin, extremely bright splash that snaps and vanishes almost instantly. It suits drummers who want a high flash of sound without cluttering their kit.
What sets it apart
- Brightness rated 10, the highest in the series
- Sustain rated 2: one flash and done
- Small, fits anywhere
- Ideal in a mini stack
The smallest flash in the S Family
On the Sound Lab, the 8" rates 10 for brightness, 2 for dryness, 3 for definition and 2 for sustain. It doesn't try to have body: it gives a very high flash with no defined note, which dies right away. It is an exclamation mark, not a sentence.
To stack or to tuck in
Its small diameter lets it find room where nothing else fits on the kit. Zildjian also recommends it as part of a mini stack: combined with another small cymbal, it opens the door to effect sounds.
Specifications
| Diameter | 8" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Thin |
| Finish | Brilliant |
| Family | S Family |
| Brightness | 10/10 |
| Dryness | 2/10 |
| Definition | 3/10 |
| Sustain | 2/10 |
What it's for
- High flashes in pop, funk and fusion
- A mini stack on another splash
- Compact kits short on space
Compared with other manufacturers
These 8" splashes from other makers also aim for a brief flash:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | S Splash | 8" | Thin |
| Sabian | AAX Splash | 8" | Extra-thin |
| Sabian | B8X Splash | 8" | Thin, B8 alloy |
| Paiste | PST 5 Splash | 8" | Light |
| Dream | Energy Splash | 8" | Hand-hammered B20 bronze |
Frequently asked questions
- How loud is a splash cymbal?
- Quieter than a crash. According to Zildjian, diameter sets the volume: an 8" cymbal is among the most discreet on a kit, even if its brightness makes it stand out.
- What size is a splash cymbal?
- Small: the S Family offers two, 8" and 10". The 8" is the highest and shortest, the 10" has more body and better definition.
- Hi-hat or splash?
- A hi-hat is a pair that keeps time with the foot and the stick. A splash is a small single cymbal, struck for an accent. On this 8" S, the accent is very high and almost instant.
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