Paiste

The Splash of the Signature line provides an explosive, warm and very clear sound. Harmonious splash sound perfect for both studio and live applications.

• Size: 12"
• Suitable for applications in all volume spectra and music styles
• Musical and expressive sound
• Very sensitive response but clear and powerful sound characteristics
• Exclusively handmade

• Size: 18"
• "900" Series
• Made of B8 (2002) bronze
• Full sound with a strong, warm tone and long sustain
• Can be used for louder music styles
• Special dark finish that emphasises the hammer marks

• Signature Line Series
• 21" Dark Energy Ride Mark I
• Fusion of darkness, energy, brilliance and radiance
• Responsive feel
• Very controllable
• Wooden, silvery, fat ping over a robust, lively wash
• Very versatile ride for all applications

• For marching cymbal
• Thin, brown leather strap
• Includes: 1 Pair

• Giant beat series
• Size: 15"
• CuSn8 Bronze, also called 2002 bronze
• Finish: regular
• For quiet and loud play environment - live and for studio recordings
• Bright, warm sound with a complex, full, dark and transparent shimering presence [3.05_CH]

• Size: 19"
• 900 Colour Sound series
• Made from B8 (2002) bronze
• Full sound with a strong warm undertone
• Universally applicable
• Colour: Red

• Size: 18"
• PST7 series
• Traditional sound and Look
• Material: CuSn8 Bronze
• Suitable for all musical styles
• Made in Switzerland

• Medium, bright, silvery warm and transparent appealing crash with a full-bodied fundamental sound
• Extremely fast attack with short sustain

• Size: 20"
• Paiste 2002 classic series
• Bright, warm, full, radiant crash sound
• Defined sound
• Even sustain
• Versatile crash cymbal
• The definitive classic crash sound

Paiste Traditionals

Paiste undertook a remarkable historical research project to enable the accurate reproduction of the "lost" cymbal sounds of the 40s, 50s, and 60s, the golden era of blues, jazz, be-bop, and the big band.

In loving detail, through research and the assistance of historically experienced drummers, the "Traditional" series was created, which makes the full, historical sounds of diverse cymbals (ride, hi-hat, splash, swish) available today - from sizzling big band swing to the smoky intensity of bop and blues.

Unlike the delicate classics of that era, the "Traditional" cymbals offer the unique breadth of the sound spectrum, versatile expressive possibilities, and the durability of Paiste's patented "sound alloy" that pays for itself: the state-of-the-art bronze compound from which they are made. These new instruments will impress collectors, music connoisseurs and lovers of traditional cymbal sounds.

The Thin Crash of the PAISTE Traditional line is very warm, soft and of low pitch. It reacts nicely to short, catching attacks and offers a sound that is dark, transparent and "windy". A well-responsive, musical crash with a short sustain for the lower to middle volume range. The overall sound is dark, thin and smoky.

• Dark, transparent and warm crash sound
• Great frequency range
• Very fast, sensitive yet soft attack with a balanced release behaviour

• Full, clear, energetic ride
• High sound range
• Loud with a still controllable sound
• Large, clear, glassy stick attack over a dark basic tone
• The power ride sound for all rock and metal drummers' demands

• Size: 20"
• From the new PST5 series
• Material: CuSn8 Bronze (also known as 2002 bronze)
• Slightly thicker ride
• Bright, clear and musically powerful sound

• Size: 14"
• 900 Series
• Made from B8 bronze (2002)
• Full sound with a warm fundamental tone
• Defined stick attack with a strong "chick"
• Perfect for louder music styles
• An especially darker finish, which allows the hammering to better stand out

• Signature Line Series
• 19" Dark Energy Crash Mark I
• Dark body
• Full frequency spectrum
• Brilliant highs
• Very wide range
• Direct sensitive response
• Strong attack
• Balanced sustain
• This crash combines silky, soft qualities with energy and charisma
• Extremely versatile range of application such as in classical as a "suspended cymbal" for Mallet rolling

• 16" Reflector China
• PST8 series
• Flat, full, somewhat earthy sounding China with a clear and assertive response
• Washy fundamental tone
• Extremely lively and energetic China which is at home in all music styles
• PST8 are made with the same legendary B8 bronze which is also used in the 2002 series
• Traditional hand hammering and unique Reflector finish distinguish this series

• Size: 15 "
• 900 Series
• Made from B8 (2002) bronze
• Full sound with a warm tone
• Defined embroidery sound with powerful "chick"
• Perfect for louder styling
• Especially darker finish, which makes the hammock better exposed

• Size: 18"
• 2002 Series
• Material: CuSn8 Bronze
• Bright, cutting attack
• Warm and very loud crash sound
• Improved durability
• Perfect for heavy-hitters

• PST8 Series
• Wide, voluminous crash cymbal
• Pleasant, clear overall sound
• Fast-reacting live crash suitable for all music styles
• PST8s are produced with the same legendary B8 bronze that is also used in the 2002 series
• Traditional hand hammering and unique Reflector Finish characterises these series

• 18" Power crash

On the way to an optimal cymbal sound, a special Paiste sound alloy from patented bronze was developed for the Signature series. The results are instruments that have been gaining recognition since their introduction in 1989, and have proven themselves both in the studio and live. The sound has a high expressive power and can be described as filigree, transparent, musical, emotional and colourful.

The Power Crash is the heaviest crash in the Signature line and offers the strongest crash sound and the longest sustain. All in all, higher in pitch and well suited for noisy situations where projection is needed.

• Full, warm, deep, dark, dry ride cymbal
• With loud, heavy answer
• Extremely balanced sound
• Clear, penetrating stick attack over a full, wide-spreading fundamental tone
• Extremely loud, powerful ride with an enormous, loud, deep-singing bell