Paiste Masters 20" Dark Crash Ride

Masters started out as an assemblage of twelve rides - exquisite and laboriously hand-manufactured cymbals made of CuSn20 bronze to achieve superior sound ideals in various musical genres. In 2014, three crashes and two hats join the series to expand the unique Masters sound atmosphere to additional cymbal types. Masters integrate the experience of the decades long art of cymbal making with the inspirations of international top drummers.

Since
2011

Alloy
CuSn20, also known as «Traditional Bronze»

Applications
Low to loud settings • live and recording • Jazz, Blues, R&B, Funk, Pop and Country

Sound
Warm, full, rich, deep, broad. A wide variety of sound concepts from dark to bright, dry to sustaining, pronounced to washy, smooth to strong. Each cymbal has its very own sound character that has to be experienced.

SPECIFICATIONS

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.

Basics
Size: 20"
Weight: Light
Volume: Soft

Character
Sound color: Dark
Frequency range: Wide
Frequency mix: Rough/Complex/Rich

Function
Stick Sound: Washy
Response Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Medium
Bell character: Integrated
Feel: Soft

Series: Masters