Paiste Signature 17" Fast Crash

Group: Crashes
Type: Fast Crash
Size: 17 Inch
Series: Signature
Weight: 1095g, 1106g, 1108g, 1120g, 1122g (2017 Serial Number), 1123g, 1144g, 1196g
Median Weight: 1121g (n=8)
Years of production: 1989 - Present
Sound file:Signature 17" Fast Crash
Signature 17" Fast Crash
Signature 17" Fast Crash
Signature 17" Fast Crash
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Review: It's got a nice shimmer, warm tone, and a medium-quick decay. I pair it with the Signature series Mellow Crash cymbals. These Fast Crash and Mellow Crash cymbals blend in well to the mix, not having a brash character, or obnoxious tone.

Review written by Bluejacketsfan

Review: "When I tried the Paiste Signature line, it was love at first crash. This particular one is a 17″ Fast Crash, so it responds quickly.

The sound is much different than your average crash. I would say actually that it is unique among all the crash cymbals I have listened to at the local music store. Although it is thin, it is quite stiff, and the sound is on the bright side. It does not have as much of a bow (curvature) as other cymbals.

The cymbal has a very bright finish, but is not what would be classified as the “Brilliant” finish, because that particular finish involves the use of abrasives, which smoothes out the lathing, and the lathing here definitely stands out. This cymbal is made from Paiste’s proprietary B15 bronze, and I have to say that I love the sound."

Review written by John E. Johnson, Jr. ("Paiste 17″ Signature Fast Crash Cymbal",hometheaterhifi.com, November 13, 2010)

Artist/song where it can be heard: Chuck Burgi, Ndugu Chancler, Stewart Copeland, Sheila Escovedo, Al Foster, Drew Hester, John Keeble, Jim Keltner, Russ Kunkel, Ricky Lawson, Mike Luce, Nigel Olsson, Carlos Vega, Dony Wynn