Paiste Alpha 16" China

Group: Chinas (& Swishes)
Type: China
Size: 16 Inch
Series: Alpha
Weight: 845g, 965g
Median Weight: 905g (n=2)
Years of production: 1991 - 2006
Sound file: Alpha 16" China
Alpha 16" China
Paiste's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The 16" and 18" China Types didn't produce what I would call a typical "Chinese" sound. Now, don't misunderstand me here: I much preferred these cymbals to more traditional China types. I found them more musical and much less "trashy"— and yet they were still a strong contrast to the other Alpha models. So as far as I'm concerned, they served the function of China types completely; they simply did it in a slightly different manner from the norm"
Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Product Close-Up - Paiste Alpha Cymbals", Modern Drummer, Nov. 1992, p. 44)
Artist/song where it can be heard: unknown