Difference between revisions of "Paiste Sound Formula Reflector 18" Thin China"
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'''Sound file:''' unknown<br> | '''Sound file:''' unknown<br> | ||
'''Paiste's Description:''' [[Paiste Thin China#Sound Formula Reflector|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Paiste's Description:''' [[Paiste Thin China#Sound Formula Reflector|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Review:''' <br> | + | '''Review:''' "In the case of the Chinas, I think the quality level of the Paiste Sound Alloy is working against the cymbals. I've stated before that China cymbals from the expensive lines of most manufacturers don't sound very— well, Chinese. The trashy, abrasive sound of a China cymbal seems to be better produced by cheaper, less musical alloys. In the case of the SFR Chinas, they are high-pitched and clear, as would be expected from this line. But they don't have the washy, bottom-end, almost-broken characteristics that usually define the "Chinese" sound. So although the SFR Chinas were loud and clear, they wouldn't be my first choice in terms of acoustic authenticity." <br> |
| − | Review written by <br> | + | Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Product Close-Up - Paiste Sound Formula Reflector Series And New Paiste Line Rides", Modern Drummer, May 1993, p. 37)<br> |
'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' [[Paiste Rayford Griffin#Rayford Griffin|Rayford Griffin]] | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' [[Paiste Rayford Griffin#Rayford Griffin|Rayford Griffin]] | ||
Revision as of 01:46, 15 January 2024
Group: Chinas (and Swishes)
Type: Thin China
Size: 18 Inch
Series: Sound Formula Reflector
Weight: ?g
Years of production: 1993 - 1996
Sound file: unknown
Paiste's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "In the case of the Chinas, I think the quality level of the Paiste Sound Alloy is working against the cymbals. I've stated before that China cymbals from the expensive lines of most manufacturers don't sound very— well, Chinese. The trashy, abrasive sound of a China cymbal seems to be better produced by cheaper, less musical alloys. In the case of the SFR Chinas, they are high-pitched and clear, as would be expected from this line. But they don't have the washy, bottom-end, almost-broken characteristics that usually define the "Chinese" sound. So although the SFR Chinas were loud and clear, they wouldn't be my first choice in terms of acoustic authenticity."
Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Product Close-Up - Paiste Sound Formula Reflector Series And New Paiste Line Rides", Modern Drummer, May 1993, p. 37)
Artist/song where it can be heard: Rayford Griffin
