Paiste Line "Traditional"
Paiste has undertaken a remarkable historical research project aimed at accurately re-creating the "lost" cymbal sounds of the 40's-50's-60's era, the Golden Age of Blues, Jazz, Big Band, and Be-Bop.

Researched in loving detail and tested by drummers noted for their historical expertise, the new "Traditional" collection - four models of Rides, as well as Hi-Hat, Splash, China, Crash and Swish cymbals - makes the rich sounds of history, from sizzling Big Band swing and Jazz to the smoky intensity of Bop and Blues available today.

Unlike the fragile vintage instruments from those times, the new "Traditional" cymbals offer the unique range, versatility of expression, and reliable durability offered by Paiste's patented "Sound Alloy", the state-of-the-art bronze compound from which they are crafted. These new instruments will especially delight collectors, connoisseurs and lovers of traditional cymbal sound.

Effects

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Thin Splash (9", 11")

The Thin Splash has a sweet, soft almost "papery" attack and a quick decay. It is very responsive, opens immediately, and is very suitable for quick "choke" stops. When lightly struck with the shoulder of the stick, you hear a warm, pretty spreading sound.

Medium Light China (14", 16", 18")

The Medium Light China is very dark, short and earthy, with just enough "trashy" quality. It is a very "oriental" and exotic sounding china that works extremely well for repeated quarter note ride patterns.

Medium Light Swish (20", 22")

The Medium Light Swish has a soft attack and provides a beautiful, dark cushion to ride on. The stick sound is dark and sizzly. Crashed at the edge, it gives a "swishhh" or "cawhhh" sound that is smooth, delicate and warm.

Medium Swish China (20")

Similar to the Medium Light Swish, the Medium Swich China is also well suited to light ride patterns, but with a more exotic sound quality. It is literally a combination of both cymbals. When struck on the edge, the result is a more aggressive "barking" sound

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Hi-Hats

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Medium Light Hi-Hat (13", 14", 15")

The Medium Light hi-hat is very soft and sensitive with a dark, slightly "wet" stick sound and a silvery, fragile chick. The open/closed sound is full, warm and dry. It reacts quickly to changes in footwork.

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Crashes

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Extra Thin (14", 15", 16", 17", 18")

The Extra Thin is a very dark, intimate sounding cymbal. It's moody character envelops the listener with a pleasing sound atmosphere. The sustain is short and perfect for lower, more subtle volume situations and reacts immediately, even with the tip of the stick. It's low pitch and giving feel also makes it a beautiful cymbal for mallet rolls. All in all, a beautiful cymbal for light, sensitive playing.

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

The Thin Crash is very warm, soft and low in pitch. It reacts beautifully to light, glancing blows, offering a sound that is dark, transparent and "windy". A responsive, musical crash with a short sustain for low to medium volume situations. The overall sound appearance is dark, thin, and "smokey".

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Rides

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Light Flat Ride (18", 20")

The Light Flat Ride does what one would expect from a flat ride very controllable with no build up.The difference is that it possesses the beautiful sound atmosphere of the Traditionals. The result is a pretty, sizzling ping that floats over a smoky, breath-like sound.

Light Ride (20", 22")

The Light Ride is low pitched and has a soft, buttery feel to it. When riding it, the ping, being of a woody yet softly sparkling quality, melts into a complex, dark, somewhat smokey cushion of sound. It opens beautifully with the shoulder of the stick and fades quickly, making room for each stick stroke. The quick decay after strong crashes makes it easily controllable. The overall sound appearance is a dark cloud of sound that softly surrounds you.

Thin Ride (20")

The Thin Ride is low pitched and has a soft, giving feel to it. The ping has wood in it, with a mellow sparkling quality, and floats on a thin, low, soft, "breath-like" cushion of sound. Although it opens easily with the shoulder of the stick and fades quickly, it is more quiet and subdued. The quick decay after strong crashes makes it easily controllable and forgiving. The overall sound appearance is an intimate warm breeze and a smooth, subtle ping.

Medium Light Ride (20", 22")

The Medium Light Ride has a controlled, medium pitched character. It has a sweet ping, slightly more pronounced then the Light and Thin Ride, while still riding softly over a warm cushion of sound. You can really hear "air" in this cymbal. When crashed, the result is dark and soft with a short decay. It has good flexibility and is easily controllable. The overall sound appearance reminds one of a "subtle, hoarse voice".

Medium Ride (20")

The Medium Ride has a clear defined, sizzling, silvery, yet soft stick sound. The harmonics are of a rather dense and dry, controlled quality. The overall sound appearance could be described as "misty", "foggy" with a sweet "frosty" stick sound.

Medium Heavy Ride (20")

The Medium Heavy Ride is an extension of the Traditional Medium Ride, with more mass and weight to it. With a very clear, defined stick sound and a "meatier" overall quality, this cymbal is well suited for stronger articulation. It is a very controllable cymbal. Despite its thickness, the Medium Heavy Ride still features a light warm wash.

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