Zildjian S18SUS 18-inch S Suspended Cymbal is suitable from concert band to indoor-outdoor percussion ensembles. Giving a full range of dynamics, this cymbal allows versatility from delicate crescendos cymbal swells to a fortissimo crash. The design outline by Zildjian Sound Lab results in a contemporary cymbal voice from the traditional Zildjian Company. S Zildjian is an artistic family of cymbals with a balanced frequency response, delivering it suitable for a mixture of musical styles. S Series also features a B12 alloy linked with cutting edge modern manufacturing techniques that create a cymbal capable of a broad range of musical expression. Each S Series cymbals are manufactured from a B12 alloy of 88% copper and 12% tin that offers an equal balance between high, mid, and low frequencies. They're completely lathed and hammered to intensify their audible durability and versatility across all dynamics. This S18SUS Suspended Cymbal provides you smooth crescendos, speaking early so you can produce some tasty quiet blooms.