Cymbals
Paiste cymbals are widely considered as sone of the best cymbals that money can buy. Most of its lines are hand-crafted in Switzerland, with the exception of a few that are made in Germany.
All Paiste cymbals come with a 2 year Paiste warranty.
Best Selling Entry Level (Made in Germany)
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Paiste 101 Cymbal Set with Free 14" Crash (Out of Stock)
Ushering in a higher standard of sound and durability, the 101 series stay true to the renown Paiste quality whilst offering an affordable option for the aspiring drummer looking for high performance and quality sound at an attainable price. Nothing is sacrificed in the pursuit of performance, the tonal properties of these cymbals are bright and pronounced, they punch well above their weight and perform within any musical context be it soft and subtle or heavy and bold. Supplied as individual units or pre-configured box sets, a wide selection is available to ensure you have the best tools at your disposal as you begin your musical journey.
Alloy: MS63 Brass
Cymbal Sizes:
14" 101 Hi Hats
16" 101 Crash
20"101 Ride
14" 101 Crash (Free!)
Paiste 101 14" Hi Hats (Out of Stock)
Weight: medium top / medium heavy bottom
Volume: medium soft to medium loud
Stick Sound: dry, pronounced
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Chick Sound: soft, tight
Sound Character: Medium bright, clean, focused. Narrow range, fairly clean mix. Even, balanced feel. Bright, full, controlled open sound. Mellow, defined chick sound. Controllable hi-hat for all-round playing.
Paiste 101 16" Crash
Weight: medium
Volume: medium soft to medium loud
Stick Sound: fairly washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium short
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Fairly dark, full, focused. Medium range, clean mix. Even, responsive feel, explosive attack. A versatile crash for all-purpose playing.
Paiste 101 18" Crash/Ride (Out of Stock)
Weight: medium heavy
Volume: soft to medium
Stick Sound: fairly pronounced
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: full, integrated
Sound Character: Fairly dark, full, focused. Narrow range, clean mix. Even, balanced feel. Multi-purpose cymbal with fast, powerful crash and soft, mellow ride qualities.
Paiste 101 20" Ride
Weight: medium heavy
Volume: soft to medium loud
Stick Sound: balanced
Intensity: medium lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: full, integrated
Sound Character: Fairly dark, full, focused. Narrow range, clean mix. Soft, balanced feel. Sizzly ping over sweet, mellow, warm wash. Controllable ride for multi-purpose application.
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Paiste 201 14" Hats
Soft- to medium-loud volume cymbal with medium sustain and a pronounced stick sound. Warm, full, and energetic with a defined, solid chick sound. Full, bright, open sound. Even, responsive feel.
Paiste 201 16" Crash
Medium-soft to loud volume cymbal with medium sustain and a washy stick sound. Bright, warm, full, and brilliant. Crash attack is fast and powerful with an even, responsive feel.
Best Selling Hand Crafted Cymbals (Made in Switzerland) (Value For Money)
Paiste PST7 16" Crash
Weight: medium
Volume: medium low to loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium long
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Bright, warm, brilliant. Wide range, clean mix. Giving, responsive feel. Extremely versatile all-round crash for a wide range of settings.
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Paiste PST7 19" Thin Crash
Weight: thin
Volume: low to medium loud
Stick Sound: velvety, washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Warm, airy with a pinch of a brilliant sizzle. Fairly wide range, clean mix. Soft, responsive feel. A light crash for mellow accents and crashes in low to moderate settings.
Paiste PST7 20" Ride
Weight: medium heavy
Volume: low to loud
Stick Sound: balanced
Intensity: fairly controlled
Sustain: medium long
Bell Character: fairly separated
Sound Character: Bright, warm, distinct. Medium wide range, clean mix. Even, well controllable feel. Defined, slightly silvery ping over a clean wash. Clear, strong bell sound. Very versatile ride for multiple applications.
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Paiste PST8 14" Medium Hats
Weight: medium top/heavy bottom
Volume: medium low to loud
Stick Sound: dry, fairly defined, warm
Intensity: fairly lively
Sustain: medium
Chick Sound: fairly strong and defined
Sound Character: Refined and warm with a deep touch. Fairly wide range, clean mix. Balanced feel. Rich, controllable open sound with a defined, solid chick sound. Versatile hi-hat for all-around playing in a wide range of musical applications.
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Paiste PST8 18" Medium Crash
Weight: medium thin
Volume: medium low to medium loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium long
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Bright, full. Medium range, fairly clean mix. Responsive feel. Lively, full crash sound for multi-purpose playing in various styles.
Best Selling Hand Crafted Cymbals (Made in Switzerland)
Paiste 2002 Big Beat 22"
Weight: medium thin
Volume: medium low to loud
Stick Sound: defined
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Warm, deep, brilliant, lush. Medium wide range, complex mix. Responsive, giving feel. Warm luscious crashes with swift fade. Airy, defined ping over wide multi-layered wash. Broad, musical, integrated bells. Multifunctional design to work well as both crashes and rides in medium low to loud settings.
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Paiste 2002 18" Crash (SDS 10th Anniversary Promo)
Weight: medium
Volume: medium soft to loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Bright, warm, full, shimmering. Wide range, clean mix. Even, very responsive feel. Very versatile all-purpose crash. The definitive classic rock crash sound.
Paiste Signature Dark Energy 14" Hats MKI
Weight: medium thin top / extra heavy bottom
Volume: soft to loud
Stick Sound: pronounced, crisp
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium long
Chick Sound: full, meaty, crisp
Sound Character: Full, rich, energetic with a definite dark side. Crunchy, with a meaty bite. Very wide range, very complex mix. Extremely balanced, very responsive feel. Full dark, rich, shimmering, biting open/closed sound. Beautiful, fat, meaty, crisp, cutting chick sound. Fast, responsive, articulate with excellent feel and playability. An immensely versatile hi-hat that combines finesse and articulation with raw energy and cutting power.
Paiste Signature Traditionals 22" Light Ride
Weight: thin
Volume: soft to medium
Stick Sound: balanced, woody
Intensity: medium lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: full, integrated
Sound Character: Dark, low, slightly trashy, sparkling. Loose frequency range, complex mix. Soft, buttery feel, very responsive and controllable. Great for supporting ride patterns with quick crash accents.
Paiste Masters 20" Dark Crash/Ride (Out of Stock)
Weight: very thin
Volume: very low to medium loud
Stick Sound: brittle, misty, papery
Intensity: very lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated, subtle
Sound Character: Dark, trashy, papery, low. Wide range, complex and moody mix. Soft and buttery feel with a very wobbly and vibrant response. Fairly defined stick sound over a dark and cloudy wash. Perfectly suited for quieter musical settings such as blues, jazz and acoustic styles. Very user-friendly for percussive use and classical mallet application.
Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials 18" Crash
Weight: medium
Volume: low to loud
Stick Sound: soft, washy, shimmering
Intensity: lively
Sustain: long
Sound Character: Full, warm, brilliant, shimmering, deep. Fairly wide range, complex mix. Quick response, fairly soft feel. Rich, strong crash sound with open low end and shimmering highs. Very versatile, responsive crash cymbal suitable for numerous musical styles.
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Paiste Rude 17" Crash/Ride
Weight: extra heavy
Volume: loud to very loud
Stick Sound: strong, balanced
Intensity: lively
Sustain: long
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Very bright, raw, full, earthy, energetic. Wide range, complex mix. Heavy feel, responsive, explosive crash. Versatile, general purpose crash and crash/ride for loud playing.