Paiste Signature 22" Dark Metal Ride
Group: Rides
Type: Dark Metal Ride
Size: 22 Inch
Series: Signature
Weight: 3477g (2008 Serial Number), 3569g (2008 Serial Number), 3584g, 3654g
Median Weight: 3576g (n=4)
Years of production: 2005 - 2010
Sound file: Signature 22" Dark Metal Ride
Signature 22" Dark Metal Ride vs Signature 22" Blue Bell Ride
Paiste's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: This is indeed a dry sounding ride, with great definition. It has a low "roar"-like wash that wouldn't be noticed when played in a musical setting. The bell sound is penetrating, with a high pitched "ding". (the bell as well as an area near the edge is in Paiste's proprietary Reflector finish, while the rest of the cymbal is in Paiste's Colorsound finish, which does vary slightly in the dark color on this model.)
Stewart Copeland used this model/size while it was in production, so when it came to making his signature model ride, Paiste simply changed the colored part of the cymbal and re-named it the Signature 22" Blue Bell Ride. I had this Dark Metal Ride and that model at the same time once, and can say that they sound almost identical.
One thing I'd like to add is that this cymbal's appearance can be mistaken for the Signature 22" Dry Dark Ride. Both cymbals have similar looking bottoms, while the Reflector portions of the top of this cymbal are not found on that other model.
Dry Dark Ride top
Dry Dark Ride bottom
Review written by Bluejacketsfan
Artist/song where it can be heard: Stewart Copeland
