Paiste Rock Ride

Series - Sizes

• Alpha - 20" 22" 24"
  
• PST 5 - 20" 22"
  
• PST 8 Reflector - 20"
  
• 2002 - 20"
  
  

Description

Alpha

• Energetic, full, clear, bright. Fairly wide range, clear mix. Pronounced ping over an even, rich overtoned wash. Very pronounced bell sound, fairly separated, and well balanced within the overall cymbal sound. Perfectly suited for forceful playing in aggressive music styles, where wide dynamics are required.
  Weight medium heavy Volume medium to loud Stick Sound bright, crisp, pronounced Intensity lively Sustain long Bell Character fairly separated, piercing (1)
  
  

PST 5

• Bright, powerful, clear, sharp. Narrow range, clean mix. Heavy feel. Piercing clear ping over a controlled wash. Very strong, cutting bell sound. Assertive ride for loud situations.
  Volume loud Weight heavy (3)
  
  

PST 8 Reflector

• Bright, strong and full. Medium range, clean mix. Defined, clear, fairly glassy ping with a controllable wash. Cutting, massive bell sound. Perfectly suited for powerful playing at higher volume levels.
  Volume loud Weight heavy (3)
  
  

2002

• Bright, full, warm, energetic. Fairly narrow range, fairly clean mix. Heavy, controllable feel. Strong, clean, sweet ping over slightly dark wash. Still very playable at moderate volume.
  Weight heavy Volume medium loud to very loud Stick Sound pingy Intensity lively Sustain long Bell Character pronounced, integrated (2)
  
  

Return to the Cymbal Type Portal

Information from:

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