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Meet The New Zildjian i Family

Taking its name from Ilham, the Turkish word for inspiration, the I Family of cymbals is a collection of expressive sounds designed to bring your drumming to the next level. Broaden your sonic horizons from the fundamentals, and let your individual voice shine with this family of cymbals that feature modern weights and sizes, hammering, and extensive lathing.

Drummers can select from broad a range of cymbal packs and individual cymbals to make up their own, unique sound.

The Cymbal Packs

PRO GIG PACK

The Pro Gig Pack expands on the standard sizes, adding a second crash for maximum expressiveness. A 14″ hihat pair, 16″ and 18″ crashes and full 20″ ride are everything you need to tackle any genre of music.

STANDARD GIG PACK

The Standard Gig Pack features all the standard size cymbals you need! A 14″ hihat pair, 16″ crash and full 20″ ride will have you ready to play anything that comes your way.

ESSENTIALS PLUS PACK

The Essential Plus pack features a 13″ hihat pair, a versatile 18″ crash/ride, and an extra 14″ crash to round out your sound.

ESSENTIALS PACK

This cymbal pack features 14″ hihats and a versatile 18″ crash / ride that will ignite your performance and allow for future sound expansion.

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Individual Cymbal Options

10" i SPLASH

Thin in weight, this I Family splash cymbal produces a bright, fast and cutting sound. Perfect for quick accents that add a little color to your performance.

14" i HiHat Pair

For drummers looking for classic, bright hihat sound, the 14″ I Family hihat pair is a great choice. A medium weight hihat bottom is paired with a medium-thin hihat top for a bright and well-defined “chick”.

16" I CRASH

The I Family 16″ crash is medium-thin in weight and produces a bright and fast sound that is great for any musical application.

16" I CHINA

This 16″ China cymbal is a great way to expand your sound. Thin in weight, it has a focused, trashy attack.

17" I CRASH

A bright crash sound with easy playability. The slightly larger diameter of this crash cymbal allows it to really open up and deliver a little bit of extra expressiveness.

18" I CRASH

This 18″ crash delivers a bright sound with a large enough diameter to support a big, expressive washiness.

18" I CHINA

This fast, bright, “trashy” China is ideal for special accents and musical exclamation points. Bold and colorful with an explosive attack, fast decay and plenty of volume to cut through the music.

19" I CRASH

This 19″ crash delivers a bright sound with a large enough diameter to support a big, expressive washiness.

20" I RIDE

This bright ride is medium to high-pitched in tone. The medium weight produces precise, clean stick definition. Fantastic bell sound that really cuts through the mix.

22" I RIDE

At 22″, this ride cymbal provides the same bright tones and definition as the 20″, but with a little extra volume, projection and wash. Fantastic bell sound that really cuts through the mix.

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