Paiste Line "Signature"
Paiste Line "Signature" cymbals were the first series to be made from "Paiste Sound Alloy", the patented bronze we invented specifically for creating cymbal sounds.

"Signature" cymbals brought Paiste cymbal sound to new levels of excellence; their versatility and musicality continues to inspire artists in their creative endeavors.

They are superb instruments for recording and live situations that require finely tuned instruments. Drummers and percussionists who pride themselves in their feeling and precise rhythmic and melodic craftsmanship will find them to be ideal.

Their sounds can best be described as delicate, beautiful, transparent, rich, musical, sensitive and colorful with potent expression.

Since their inception in 1989, Paiste Line cymbals have won widespread critical acclaim and are generally accepted as the ultimate in cymbal sound.

Effects

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Splash (6",8",10",12")

Explosive, full, warm and very clear. The ultimate splash sound that works perfectly for studio as well as live situations.

Bell (8",10")

Very thick cymbal that gives a long sustain with high pitched sound. Versatile results can be achieved, depending on the choice of the striking tool.

Thin China (14", 16", 18", 20")

Dark, full, trashy sound. Very explosive when first struck, followed by a soft, quick sustain. Well suited for softer volume situations.

Heavy China (18", 20", 22")

Explosive, full, bright and trashy, with longer sustain than the Thin China. Better suited for heavy players and louder situations.

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Hi-Hats

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Medium Hi-Hat (12", 13", 14")

A well rounded, all purpose hi-hat. Has a soft, dry quality along with good chick sound. Well suited for light to moderate volume situations.

Dark Crisp Hi-Hat (13", 14")

A very thick bottom and thin top cymbal makes this a truly versatile hi-hat. A warm, pronounced stick sound along with a beautiful, dark and crisp chick.

Sound Edge Hi-Hat (13", 14", 15")

Both the stick and chick sound are very bright, sharp and cutting. Great splashy sound when played slightly open, with strong projection, for medium to loud situations.

Heavy Hi-Hat (12", 13", 14", 15")

Heavier than the Medium, and a brighter, stronger sound. Tight stick sound, with great projection. Well suited for heavy, loud situations.

Power Hi-Hat (13", 14", 15")

The heaviest of the hi-hats, with extra power and projection. A very sharp, cutting sound that works very well for high volume situations.

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Crashes

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Mellow Crash (15", 16", 17", 18")

Beautifully warm, mellow crash with a full sound and short sustain. A dry quality that can also be used for very soft, light ride patterns.

Fast Crash (14", 15", 16", 17", 18")

This crash is warm, full and beautifully transparent. A very thin crash that reaches its full sound immediately, whether contact is strong or light.

Full Crash (14", 16", 17", 18", 20")

A medium weight, versatile cymbal with a bright, full crash and medium length decay. A full bodied sound, sparkly and shimmering.

Power Crash (16", 17", 18", 19", 20")

The heaviest crash, producing the strongest crash sound and longest sustain. Overall higher in pitch, well suited for loud situations where projection is needed.

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Rides

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Dry Crisp Ride (20")

A soft, "woody" touch with a low subtle wash underneath and a fairly well defined ping. The sound appearance is cool, dry and medium-light.

Mellow Ride ( 20")

A thin cymbal with a sweet, soft ping and mellow wash underneath. Good for lighter situations.

Rough Ride (20", 22")

A thin, exotic, dark and trashy sound, very different from all the other rides. A cymbal that inspires creativity and originality.

Flat Ride (18", 20", 22")

Prominent stick definition with very little build-up, even when played forcefully. A clear, sweet ping with quiet wash, excellent for low to medium volume situations.

Full Ride ( 20", 22")

An all purpose, medium weight ride with rich harmonics and a silvery ping. The bell sound is clear, crisp and separated from the cymbal body sound.

Bright Ride (20")

Overall sound is bright and clean, with very little build up. The pitch of the ping is slightly higher than the Full Ride.

Dark Full Ride (20")

With less mid-range frequency presence, this ride has excellent separation between the ping and wash. Very versatile and easily controllable, with a beautiful bell.

Dry Ride (20")

With little overtones, this ride is darker in nature with good stick definition, and a warm wash underneath. The ping has a nice "cushion" to ride over.

Dry Heavy Ride (20", 21", 22")

A heavy version of the Dry Ride, higher pitched and stronger overall. The bell sound is pronounced while still remaining close to the overall cymbal sound.

Dry Dark Ride (20", 22")

Hammered but not lathed, this ride is very raw, dark and funky. Very little overtones, a clear, dark ping and excellent bell. Very good for fast ride patterns.

Power Ride (20", 22")

A heavy cymbal with overall brightness, a powerful ping and lively overtones. With a very powerful bell, this ride is for loud volume situations.

Heavy Bell Ride (20")

A thick, very powerful cymbal, with little overtones. Bell sound is clear, loud and extremely penetrating. Perfect for loud situations.

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