Paiste Power Hi-Hat

Series - Sizes

• Alpha - 13" 14" 15"
  
• Dimensions - 14" 15"
  
• Signature - 13" 14" 15"
  
  

Description

Alpha

• With extra power and projection, this hi-hat combines strong chick sound with a projecting stick, closed or half open. Clean sound for high volume situations. (1)
  
• Very bright, high-pitched, full, brilliant. Wide range, clean mix. Farily heavy, responsive feel. Strong, full open sound. Crisp, cutting chick sound. Powerful, cutting hi-hat for loud playing.
  Weight medium heavy top / heavy bottom Volume medium loud to very loud Stick Sound strong, defined Intensity lively Sustain medium long Chick Sound crisp, full (2)
  
  

Dimensions

• Bright, clear, fairly raw, energetic. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Heavy, responsive feel. Full, bright open sound. Sharp, cutting chick sound. Still very playable at moderate volume.
  Weight medium heavy top / extra heavy bottom Volume medium loud to very loud Stick Sound very pronounced Intensity lively Sustain long Chick Sound full, cutting (2)
  
  

Signature

• The heaviest of the hi-hats, with extra power and projection. A very sharp, cutting sound that works very well for high volume situations. (1)
  
• Bright, brilliant, full. Fairly full range, fairly clean mix. Strong, responsive feel. Full, focused open sound. Sharp, cutting chick sound. Great for loud playing and extra projection.
  Weight heavy top / extra heavy bottom Volume medium loud to very loud Stick Sound pronounced Intensity lively Sustain medium long Chick Sound full, cutting (2)
  
  

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Information from:

1. 1998 PAISTE.com
2. 2001 PAISTE Catalog