Paiste 18″ 2002 Novo China Cymbal P002CHN18
2002
Novo China
Sizes: 18″
Weight: medium
Volume: medium to very loud
Stick Sound: fairly pingy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: long
Bell Character: clear, integrated
Sound Character: Very bright, slightly trashy, full, exotic. Wide range, complex mix. Fast, responsive, explosive crash, loud, clear defined bell. Very unique, versatile china for flexible application.
Paiste 18″ 2002 Power Crash Cymbal P002PCR18
2002
Power Crash
Sizes: 18″
Weight: heavy
Volume: medium to very loud
Stick Sound: fairly washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: long
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Aggressive, shattering, powerful. Fairly narrow range, dense, tight mix. Heavy feel, powerful attack, with brilliant, silvery highs and midrange heavy body. Strong, extremely cutting crash for heavy playing.
Paiste 18″ 2002 Thin Crash Cymbal P002TCR18
2002
Thin Crash
Sizes: 18″
Weight: thin
Volume: soft to loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Medium bright, full, silvery, breathy. Wide range, slightly complex, dense mix. Soft, giving, very responsive feel. A sturdy thin crash with a rich, cutting character. Perfect for patterned playing and filling sound spaces in minimal instrumentation.
Paiste 18″ 900 China Cymbal P900CHN18
900 Series
China
Sizes: 18″
Weight: medium thin
Volume: medium to loud
Stick Sound: washy, trashy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Fairly dark, energetic. Medium wide range, complex mix. Explosive, shattering crash. Exotic stick sound over a complex, trashy wash. Assertive china for exotic effects.
Paiste 18″ 900 Crash Cymbal P900CRS18
900 Series
Crash
Sizes: 18″
Weight: medium
Volume: medium low to loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Medium bright, full-bodied with warm undertones. Wide range, clean mix. Balanced, responsive feel. Full, round crash sound with punch for universal applications.
Paiste 18″ 900 Heavy Crash Cymbal P900HCR18
900 Series
Heavy Crash
Sizes: 18″
Weight: heavy
Volume: medium to loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: long
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Medium bright, full-bodied, solid. Wide range, clean mix. Giving feel. Powerful crash with meaty attack. Well suited for assertive yet musical accents in loud music styles.
Paiste 18″ Formula 602 Modern Essentials China Cymbal P602ME18CH
Formula 602 Modern Essentials
China
Sizes: 18″
Weight: medium thin
Volume: medium low to loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: long
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Dark, warm, strong, exotic, sizzling, earthy. Wide range, slightly complex and dense mix. Fairly soft, responsive feel. Great for explosive, strong, dark accents. Complex, washy ride sound. A modern China cymbal with a wide spectrum for various musical applications. The China is nearly smooth, states Vinnie Colaiuta.
Paiste 18″ Formula 602 Modern Essentials Crash Cymbal P602ME18CR
Formula 602 Modern Essentials
Crash
Sizes: 18″
Weight: medium
Volume: low to loud
Stick Sound: soft, washy, slightly shimmering
Intensity: lively
Sustain: long
Sound Character: Full, warm, brilliantly shimmering, deep. Fairly wide range, complex mix. Quick response, fairly soft feel. Rich, strong crash sound with open low end and shimmering highs. A very versatile, responsive cymbal suited for many live and studio applications. Vinnie Colaiuta mentions: “They are nice and transparent. And as the cymbal gets bigger you really start hearing the warmth project a little more.”
Paiste 18″ Formula 602 PAPERTHIN Crash Cymbal P602PTHIN18
Formula 602
Paperthin
Sizes: 18″
Weight: extra thin
Volume: soft to medium loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: fairly lively
Sustain: medium
Sound Character: Warm, silvery, airy with a mystical touch. Medium wide range, fairly complex mix. Very soft, papery feel. Very responsive. A graceful crash cymbal for delicate, sensitive playing with light sticks, brushes, rods and hands. Well suited for mallet rolls.
Paiste 18″ Formula 602 Thin Crash Cymbal P602THINCR18
Formula 602
Thin Crash
Sizes: 18″
Weight: thin
Volume: medium low to medium loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: fairly lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Silvery, breathy, transparent. Fairly wide range, slightly complex and dense mix. Soft shimmering and velvety feel. A light crash cymbal with a definite retro character suited for many styles in that music genre.
Paiste 18″ Giant Beat Crash Ride Cymbal PGBTCRR18
Sizes: 18″
Weight: medium thin
Volume: soft to loud
Stick Sound: sizzly, washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Mellow, yet cutting and powerful. Fairly wide range, slightly complex mix. A distinctive silvery breath over a big, soft layered wash. Very responsive and giving feel. A classic thin crash, perfectly suited for today’s new beat/pop/rock music
