Paiste 1000

1000

Introduction: 1986
Discontinued: 1992
Succeeded by: Alpha
Background: 1000's were meant to be an entry level line and as a successor of the 404 line which it shared a similar appearance but with larger hammer marks.
In addition, less hammering was used compared to the high end lines. They were offered in traditional and rude (un-lathed ) finish.
Also available as power models like in 2000 and 3000 Lines.
The ink was dark green, a bit darker than the 505 ink. The larger hammer marks are made to compress larger areas and results in less hammering cutting down on production costs.
This line found use in professional drum work with a sound similar to some of the professional lines especially the power and rude models. They found wide spread recognition being used by professionals as well as by students.
Mostly made in Germany .
Innovation: ?
Alloy: CuSn8 (Also known as "2002 Bronze")
Quality: Beginner/Entry, Intermediate, Semi-Professional
Offered as: 1000 Regular Finish
Production:
Applications: Live and Studio.

Rides

• Power Ride - 20" 22"
  
• Ride - 20"
  

Crashes

• Crash - 14" 16" 18"
  
• Power Crash - 16" 18" 20"
  

Hi-Hats

• Heavy Hi-Hat - 13" 14" 15"
  
• Sound Edge Hi-Hat - 14"
  

Chinas

• China Type - 16" 18" 20"
  

Splashes and Bells

• Splash - 12"
  
  

1000 RUDE

Made in Switzerland

Made in West Germany

Introduction: 1986

Discontinued: 1992

Background: In 1986, Paiste introduced two RUDE lines - 3000 and 1000. 3000 replaced the "regular" RUDE series as a professional quality line. The 1000 RUDE series was a cheaper alternative, and was slightly thinner.

Innovation: The first, and to date, only RUDE series for the budget-minded drummer.

Alloy:CuSn8 (Also known as "2002 Bronze")

Quality: Semi-Professional & Entry Level

Offered as: 1000 RUDE

Production: 1000 RUDE were made in Switzerland and in what was then West Germany. Most models were lighter than their "regular" RUDE counterparts.

Applications: Rock, Metal, Punk, Grunge (Loud Volume Settings)

Users: Charlie Benante

Sound: Open, airy, loud, bright

Rides

• Ride/Crash - 20" 22"
  
• Power Ride - 20"

Crashes

• Crash/Ride - 14" 16" 18"
  

Hi-Hats

• Hi-Hat - 14" 15"
  
• Sound Edge Hi-Hat - 14"
  

Chinas

• China Type - 16" 18"
  

Splashes and Bells

• Splash - 10"
  

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