Paiste 900

900 Series

Introduction: 2017
Background: The 900 Series is crafted from 2002 Bronze, with its legendary warmth, brilliance and strength.
In sophisticated hybrid manufacturing the cymbals are refined by Swiss craftsmanship with hand hammering and lathing.
A special finish slightly darkens the cymbals and amplifies the lathing grooves and hammer marks for a spectacular appearance that fuses roughness and elegance. Innovative design provides 900 Series cymbals with greater flexibility, resulting in a giving feel and outstanding playability. The overall sound is warm and full with subdued, discreet brightness. Heavier and larger models add abundant brilliance, cut and projection. The core of the series focuses on Crashes and Rides of medium and heavy weight in a wide range of sizes. A variety of Hi-Hats, Splashes and Chinas round out a full program that covers a wide range of stylistic needs. The 900 Series sets the new standard for advanced sound at a reasonable investment.(1)
Innovation:
Alloy: CuSn8 (Also known as "2002 Bronze")
Quality: Professional
Offered as: 900 Series - Color Sound 900
Production: Hybrid manufacturing with hand hammering and lathing
Applications: All volume settings • Live playing and recording • Entire range of music styles
Users:
Sound: Warm, full, dynamic, with musical energy and flexible, giving feeling(1)

Rides

Heavy Ride - 20" 22"
Mega Ride - 24"
Ride - 20" 22"

Crashes

Crash - 16" 17" 18" 19" 20"
Heavy Crash - 16" 17" 18" 19" 20"

Hi-Hats

Chinas

China - 14" 16" 18"

Splashes and Bells

Splash - 10" 12"

Color Sound 900

Introduction: 2017
Background: Paiste first pioneered color coated cymbals with COLORSOUND 5 in 1984 as a means for artistic expression during the time period when popular music became visual in music videos on television. In the 1990s VISIONS made an appearance, and in recent years certain Artist Inspiration models feature color coating - Stewart Copeland's Blue Bell Ride, Aquiles Priester's Giga Bell Ride and Danny Carey's Dry Heavy Ride. Throughout, the Color Sound finish was available for custom orders, including cymbals featured by international top artists Joey Jordison, Tico Torres and Paul Bostaph. With Color Sound 900 Paiste launches the latest incarnation in the color cymbal saga. Color Sound 900 cymbals are based on the range of models in the concurrently launched 900 Series. While they feature essentially corresponding sound and function, the color coating causes a slightly drier sound, shortens the sustain a bit, and results in a more focused attack. Significantly, the same flexibility and giving feel as in the 900 Series is present. Extensive research and design efforts have resulted in the most stunningly beautiful finishes: luminous translucent colors preserve the natural appearance of grooves and hammer marks and present a vibrantly radiant appearance. Notably, decades of experience have proven the Color Sound finish to be exceedingly tough and durable - the finish will not ever crack, chip or peel. Colorsound 900 cymbals are available in Black, Red, Blue and Purple.
Innovation:
Alloy:CuSn8 (Also known as "2002 Bronze")
Quality:
Offered as: 900 Series - Color Sound 900
Production: The Colorsound finish is accomplished not by buffing, but by a proprietary process developed by Paiste.
Applications: All volume settings • Live playing and recording • Entire range of music styles
Users:
Sound: Warm, full, focused, with muted brilliance and flexible, giving feeling