PAISTE CYMBAL CATALOG #ProTechnica BG www.pro-technica.com Blue Bell Ride 22"
SKU:: CY0004005522
Weight: heavy Volume: fairly low to loud Stick Sound: glassy Intensity: dry Sustain: medium Bell Character: strong, deep, clear, fairly separated
Sound Character:: Dry, slightly dark, raw, melodic. Fairly narrow range, fairly clean mix. Heavy yet controllable feel. A clear, glassy ping over a dry and slightly dark, harmonic layer of wash. Very distinctive, tight and deep bell. Well suited for all types of musical styles that require clear stick work and a strong bell. Developed in co-operation with the legendary "The Police" drummer Stewart Copeland.
Dark Metal Ride 20" 22"
SKU:: CY0004005320, CY0004005322
Weight: heavy Volume: medium to loud Stick Sound: clear, huge, earthy Intensity: fairly dry Sustain: medium long Bell Character: fairly separated, piercing, loud
Sound Character:: Dark, raw, earthy, metallic. Fairly narrow range with slightly complex dirty mix. Heavy feel with a strong, spanking ping over a very controllable, raw and dark wash. A very unique ride for articulate, powerful playing situations.
Mellow Ride 22"
SKU:: CY0004001922
Weight: medium Volume: soft to medium loud Stick Sound: balanced, crisp Intensity: lively Sustain: medium Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character:: Fairly dark, full, rich with a fairly clear stick definition. Fairly wide range with complex musical mix. Responsive feel with a crisp stick, supported by a soft wash. Very versatile and musical ride for a wide range of musical settings.
april 3, 2009 - www.paiste.com - page 2 Silver Mellow Ride 21"
SKU:: CY0004005121
Weight: medium Volume: soft to medium loud Stick Sound: distinct, balanced Intensity: medium Sustain: medium Bell Character: fairly pronounced, separated
Sound Character:: Medium bright, mellow, quiet. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Even response with silvery, sizzly, slightly woody stick over shadowy, misty wash. A tight, defined ride with a controlled, shimmering, low body for wide musical application.
Full Ride 20" 21" 22"
SKU:: CY0004001620, CY0004001621, CY0004001622
Weight: medium heavy Volume: soft to loud Stick Sound: evenly balanced Intensity: lively Sustain: long Bell Character: clear, crisp, separated
Sound Character:: Medium bright, full, rich. Wide range, balanced mix. Even response with clear, silvery stick sound supported by full wash. Very musical, general purpose ride with big sound.
Bright Ride 20"
SKU:: CY0004001820
Weight: medium heavy Volume: soft to medium loud Stick Sound: balanced Intensity: lively Sustain: medium Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character:: Very bright, brilliant, full. Fairly narrow range, very clean mix. Pronounced crisp, silvery ping over a clean controlled wash. Well suited for precise, controlled ride playing with a bright feel.
april 3, 2009 - www.paiste.com - page 3 Dry Ride 20" 22"
SKU:: CY0004001720, CY0004001722
Weight: medium heavy Volume: soft to medium loud Stick Sound: pingy Intensity: medium dry Sustain: medium Bell Character: separated
Sound Character:: Slightly dark, warm, low, mellow. Narrow range with complex mix. Precise stick sound with very controllable low wash. Well suited for articulate, general purpose playing.
Dry Crisp Ride 20"
SKU:: CY0004001120
Weight: medium heavy Volume: soft to medium Stick Sound: evenly balanced Intensity: dry Sustain: medium Bell Character: fairly pronounced
Sound Character:: Fairly dark, warm, low, sweet. Medium wide range, fairly clean mix. Soft, dry response, fairly woody stick with warm, dark wash. Very versatile for lower volume settings.
Dry Heavy Ride 20" 21"
SKU:: CY0004002720, CY0004002721
Weight: heavy Volume: medium to very loud Stick Sound: pingy Intensity: medium dry Sustain: medium long Bell Character: separated
Sound Character:: Bright, high pitched, metallic, full. Wide range, clean mix. Heavy feel, controllable, with bright pronounced ping over dark, complex wash. Very strong, cutting ride for articulate, loud playing.
april 3, 2009 - www.paiste.com - page 4 Power Ride 20" 22"
SKU:: CY0004002920, CY0004002922
Weight: heavy Volume: medium loud to very loud Stick Sound: pingy Intensity: lively Sustain: long Bell Character: separated
Sound Character:: Bright, high pitched, full, solid. Fairly wide range with clean mix. Heavy feel, strong bright, silvery ping with strong supporting wash. Well suited for strong, loud playing.
Dark Full Ride 21"
SKU:: CY0004005221
Weight: medium heavy Volume: medium low to loud Stick Sound: pronounced & full Intensity: fairly lively Sustain: medium long Bell Character: clear, full, separated
Sound Character:: Dark, full, crisp, rich. Fairly wide range, clean mix, even feel. Silvery stick sound perfectly balanced with full, dark, supportive wash. A very musical, versatile ride cymbal for a very wide range of musical applications.
Reflector Dry Ride 20"
SKU:: CY0004051720
Weight: medium heavy Volume: low to medium loud Stick Sound: dry, sharp Intensity: fairly dry Sustain: medium Bell Character: separated
Sound Character:: Fairly dry, sharp, warm, slightly dark. Narrow range, fairly complex mix. Precise stick sound over a controlled, low, short wash. Well suited for articulate playing in the general range of Pop, Soul, Blues and Rock.
april 3, 2009 - www.paiste.com - page 5 Reflector Power Ride 22"
SKU:: CY0004052922
Weight: heavy Volume: medium to very loud Stick Sound: pingy, pronounced Intensity: lively Sustain: long Bell Character: separated
Sound Character:: Bright, full, high pitched, solid. Fairly wide range, fairly clean mix. Heavy feel and strong, bright, silvery ping over a big, steady wash. Very well suited for strong and powerful playing in loud music.
Reflector Bell Ride 20" 22"
SKU:: CY0004055620, CY0004055622
Weight: heavy Volume: medium to very loud Stick Sound: full, glassy Intensity: lively Sustain: long Bell Character: strong, deep, melodious
Sound Character:: Fairly dark, full, controlled, glassy, shimmering. Fairly wide range, clean mix. Very comfortable feel with a clear, full ping over a large, deep harmonic wash. This ride cymbal is extremely well suited for intricate stick work that calls for a strong bell in all types of Rock based music. Developed in co-operation with the legendary "Iron Maiden" drummer Nicko McBrain.
Mellow Crash 15" 16" 17" 18"
SKU:: CY0004001215, CY0004001216, CY0004001217, CY0004001218
Weight: medium thin Volume: soft to medium Stick Sound: washy Intensity: lively Sustain: medium short Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character:: Warm, mellow, low, full. Narrow range, medium clean mix. Very responsive with crisp attack and fast fade. Well suited for lower volume playing.
april 3, 2009 - www.paiste.com - page 6 Fast Crash 14" 15" 16" 17" 18"
SKU:: CY0004001314, CY0004001315, CY0004001316, CY0004001317, CY0004001318
Weight: medium thin Volume: soft to medium Stick Sound: washy Intensity: lively Sustain: short Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character:: Medium Bright, silvery, warm, full, transparent. Fairly narrow range, clean mix. Extremely responsive, fades fast with beautiful, dark shimmer. Suited for fast playing.
Full Crash 14" 16" 17" 18" 19" 20"
SKU:: CY0004001414, CY0004001416, CY0004001417, CY0004001418, CY0004001419, CY0004001420
Weight: medium Volume: soft to medium loud Stick Sound: washy Intensity: lively Sustain: medium Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character:: Bright, full, warm, brilliant sparkling. Wide range, balanced, clean mix. Even response with warm, shimmering sustain. A very versatile, general purpose crash cymbal.
Power Crash 16" 17" 18" 19" 20"
SKU:: CY0004003016, CY0004003017, CY0004003018, CY0004003019, CY0004003020
Weight: heavy Volume: medium loud to very loud Stick Sound: fairly washy Intensity: lively Sustain: long Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character:: Very bright, full, high pitched. Wide range, clean mix. Responsive, swelling attack with long fade, extremely cutting. Very well suited wherever strong, cutting, powerful crashes are needed.
april 3, 2009 - www.paiste.com - page 7 Reflector Full Crash 16" 17" 18"
SKU:: CY0004051416, CY0004051417, CY0004051418
Weight: medium Volume: low to medium loud Stick Sound: smooth Intensity: lively Sustain: medium Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character:: Bright, focused, warm, full. Fairly wide range, balanced, clean mix. Even, somewhat soft feel with a giving response and a shimmering sustain. A medium-pitched, versatile crash for general purpose application.
Crystal Thin 16" 18" 20"
SKU:: CY0004000916, CY0004000918, CY0004000920
Weight: medium thin Volume: low to medium loud Stick Sound: fizzy Intensity: lively Sustain: medium Bell Character: separated
Sound Character:: Silky, full, shadowy, somewhat glassy. Fairly wide range, fairly clean mix. Very responsive, somewhat soft and smooth feel with an even fade. In the main, a medium volume crash with a silky, brilliant and warm character that is still strong enough to persist in today's Pop and Rock music. Bigger sizes also very well suited for classical applications and mallets rolls.
Reflector Heavy Full Crash 16" 17" 18" 19" 20" 22"
SKU:: CY0004051516, CY0004051517, CY0004051518, CY0004051519, CY0004051520, CY0004051522
Weight: medium heavy Volume: medium low to very loud Stick Sound: silvery, hissing Intensity: lively Sustain: medium long Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character:: Bright, explosive, full, sparkling, warm. Wide frequency range, fairly clean mix. Even, giving feel with a powerful attack, sharp response and a nice sparkling fade. A strong, full, durable and cutting crash with radiant sound.
april 3, 2009 - www.paiste.com - page 8 Sound Edge Hi-Hat 13" 14" 15"
SKU:: CY0004003113, CY0004003114, CY0004003115
Weight: medium top / medium heavy bottom Volume: medium soft to loud Stick Sound: pronounced Intensity: lively Sustain: medium Chick Sound: sharp, cutting
Sound Character:: Bright, full, warm, brilliant. Wide range, balanced, focused mix. Responsive feel. Bright, aggressive open sound. Sharp, cutting chick sound. Excellent for articulate playing.
Heavy Hi-Hat 13" 14"
SKU:: CY0004003413, CY0004003414
Weight: medium heavy top / extra heavy bottom Volume: medium to very loud Stick Sound: pronounced Intensity: lively Sustain: medium Chick Sound: full, cutting
Sound Character:: Very bright, full, brilliant. Full frequency range, balanced, clean mix. Responsive feel. Bright, full open sound. Fat, cutting chick sound. Good for heavier playing.
Medium Hi-Hat 13" 14"
SKU:: CY0004003713, CY0004003714
Weight: medium top / medium heavy bottom Volume: medium soft to loud Stick Sound: balanced, full Intensity: medium lively Sustain: medium Chick Sound: soft, tight
Sound Character:: Medium bright, full, warm. Medium wide range, balanced, clean mix. Even feel. Clear, full open sound. Clean, balanced chick sound. A very good all-purpose hi-hat.
april 3, 2009 - www.paiste.com - page 9 Dark Crisp Hi-Hat 13" 14"
SKU:: CY0004006413, CY0004006414
Weight: medium thin top / extra heavy bottom Volume: medium soft to loud Stick Sound: pronounced Intensity: lively Sustain: medium Chick Sound: full and tight
Sound Character:: Fairly dark, full, crisp. Wide range, complex mix. Very responsive feel. Full, slightly dirty open sound. Crisp, strong chick sound. A very articulate and versatile hi-hat.
Power Hi-Hat 14"
SKU:: CY0004006714
Weight: heavy top / extra heavy bottom Volume: medium loud to very loud Stick Sound: pronounced Intensity: lively Sustain: medium long Chick Sound: full, cutting
Sound Character:: Bright, brilliant, full. Fairly full range, fairly clean mix. Strong, responsive feel. Full, focused open sound. Sharp, cutting chick sound. Great for loud playing and extra projection.
Micro Hat 10" 12"
SKU:: CY0004007210, CY0004007212
Weight: medium heavy top / heavy bottom Volume: soft to medium loud Stick Sound: soft, tight Intensity: medium dry Sustain: short Chick Sound: tight
Sound Character:: Bright, warm. Narrow range, clean mix. Fast, responsive feel. Sharp, focused open sound. Crisp, tight chick sound. Well suited for articulate playing or as auxiliary hi-hat.
april 3, 2009 - www.paiste.com - page 10 Reflector Dark Crisp Hi-Hat 14"
SKU:: CY0004056414
Weight: medium light top / extra heavy bottom Volume: medium low to loud Stick Sound: crisp Intensity: lively Sustain: medium Chick Sound: full, tight
Sound Character:: Fairly dark, crisp, full, mellow. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Soft touch and responsive feel. Full, smooth and slight dirty open sound. Crisp and strong chick sound. A very versatile hi-hat with very articulate features in a wide range of application.
Reflector Heavy Full Hi-Hat 14"
SKU:: CY0004054614
Weight: medium top / extra heavy bottom Volume: medium low to loud Stick Sound: rich, somewhat dirty Intensity: lively Sustain: medium Chick Sound: lush, tight
Sound Character:: Fairly dirty, full, cutting, rich. Fairly wide range, complex mix. Very responsive feel. Full, barking and piercing, yet somewhat cushy open sound. Tight and rough chick sound. A very balanced hi-hat with a healthy dose of dirt and a note of darkness, featuring enhanced power for players that require a consistently strong pair of hi-hats.
Crystal Hats 14"
SKU:: CY0004007514
Weight: medium light top / heavy bottom Volume: low to loud Stick Sound: silvery, fizzy Intensity: lively Sustain: medium Bell Character: sharp, cutting
Sound Character:: Crystal clear, full, silvery, fizzy, sweet. Fairly wide range, fairly clean mix. Very tight and responsive, with a giving feel. Fairly high pitched and sizzling open sound. Sharp, cutting chick sound with a soft and velvety touch. A very balanced, smooth, yet strong hi-fi hi-hat for all purpose playing, mainly studio applications and other situations where high quality controlled sound is required.
april 3, 2009 - www.paiste.com - page 11 Heavy China 18" 20"
SKU:: CY0004002518, CY0004002520
Weight: heavy Volume: medium to very loud Stick Sound: washy, pronounced Intensity: aggressive and lively Sustain: long Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character:: Bright, full, trashy. Wide range with complex frequencies. Well suited for stronger china ride playing and big, exotic crashes.
Thin China 12" 14" 16" 18" 20"
SKU:: CY0004002612, CY0004002614, CY0004002616, CY0004002618, CY0004002620
Weight: medium Volume: soft to medium loud Stick Sound: washy Intensity: lively Sustain: medium short Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character:: Fairly trashy, bright attack, low wash. Wide frequency range, fairly clean mix. Explosive response, fast fade. Size range allows everything from quick accents to complex ride playing.
Reflector Thin China 18"
SKU:: CY0004052618
Weight: medium Volume: low to medium loud Stick Sound: washy Intensity: lively Sustain: medium short Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character:: Fairly trashy, bright, silvery, deep. Wide frequency range, fairly clean mix. Very explosive and cutting attack with a nice cushy feel. Well suited for a wide range of applications.
april 3, 2009 - www.paiste.com - page 12 Bell 8"
SKU:: CY0004002108
Weight: heavy Volume: soft to loud Stick Sound: pronounced Intensity: lively Sustain: long Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character:: Bright, high pitched. Narrow range, clean mix with subtle complex undertones. Excellent for adding clear or cutting colorful accents.
Splash 6" 8" 10" 12"
SKU:: CY0004002206, CY0004002208, CY0004002210, CY0004002212
Weight: medium thin Volume: soft to medium Stick Sound: washy Intensity: lively Sustain: medium short Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character:: Bright, full, warm, clear, silvery. Narrow range, balanced mix. Fast, explosive response. Great for stronger splash playing.
Reflector Splash 8" 10"
SKU:: CY0004052208, CY0004052210
Weight: medium thin Volume: low to medium loud Stick Sound: papery Intensity: lively Sustain: medium short Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character:: Bright, fully, silvery, sizzling. Fairly narrow range, fairly clean mix. Quick response, somewhat soft feel. Great cutting splash with a rich sound for all purpose stage or studio applications.
april 3, 2009 - www.paiste.com - page 13 Cool Bell 8"
SKU:: CY0004008308
Weight: heavy Volume: fairly low to loud Stick Sound: clean, pingy Intensity: lively Sustain: very long Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character:: Bright, clear, melodious, glassy. Fairly narrow range and fairly clean mix. A high pitched bell-type sound supported by icy shimmering and enveloping layers. Great for cutting and clearly audible accents in any contemporary or classical music style.
Flanger Bell 12"
SKU:: CY0004008112
Weight: very heavy Volume: soft to very loud Stick Sound: pingy Intensity: lively Sustain: very long Bell Character: full, dry, separated
Sound Character:: Bright, cool, full, loud. Narrow range, complex mix. Heavy, very responsive feel. Absolutely shattering, metallic, explosive attack followed by droning, full, long shimmering fade. Overall sound is characterized by strong modulating, whirling harmonics. Loud, lively, exotic cymbal with wide and definitely unusual application possibilities. Also great played with mallets.
Mega Cup Chime 13"
SKU:: CY0004008213
Weight: very heavy Volume: soft to very loud Stick Sound: dry, very pingy Intensity: lively Sustain: very long Bell Character: huge, integrated
Sound Character:: Full, bright, metallic, strong. Narrow range, clean mix. Fairly heavy, very immediate feel. Dry, clear, strong, slightly distorted ping over sparse, warm, metallic bell sound. A loud, lively, unusual cymbal with very specific ride and bell playing functions. Also suited for strong color accents and various percussion effects.
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