Paiste Colorsound 5

Colorsound 5

Introduction: 1983
Discontinued: 1986
Background: Paiste is the first company to introduce "color" cymbals with original "colorsound" coating.
Innovation: Available in many colors. Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, and Turquoise
Alloy: CuSn8 (Also known as "2002 Bronze")
Quality: Professional
Production:
Applications: Live and Studio
Users:
Sound: Dry, quick, punchy sound. Medium to medium short sustain in general due to the coating

Rides

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

Crashes

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

Hi-Hats

• Heavy Hi-Hat - 14"
  
  

Chinas

• China Type - 18" 20"
  
  

Splashes and Bells

• Splash - 10" 12"
  
  

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