Paiste Rock Hats

Series - Sizes

• Alpha - 14" 15"
  
• PST 8 Reflector - 14"
  
• 2002 - 14"
  
  

Description

Alpha

• Very bright, full, warm and clear. Wide range, very clear mix. Heavy, giving feel. Explosive, clear and open sound with a meaty and cutting chick. Very forceful, rich hi-hat for wide application in many musical genres.
  Weight medium heavy top / heavy bottom Volume medium to very loud Stick Sound pronounced, very tight and crisp Intensity lively Sustain long Chick Sound clear, full, brilliant (1)
  
  

PST 8 Reflector

• Fairly bright, powerful, lush and defined. Wide range, clear mix. Giving feel. Clear, cutting open sound with a fat, meaty chick sound. Very strong hi-hat for application especially in louder music genres.
  Volume loud Weight heavy (3)
  
  

2002

• 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)
  
  

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Information from:

1. 2009 PAISTE.com
2. 2006 PAISTE.com
3. 2024 PAISTE.com