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== Series - Sizes ==
 
== Series - Sizes ==
 
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* '''[[Paiste Alpha#Alpha|Alpha]] - [[Paiste Alpha 14" Thin Crash|14"]] [[Paiste Alpha 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste Alpha 17" Thin Crash|17"]] [[Paiste Alpha 18" Thin Crash|18"]]  
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* '''[[Paiste Alpha#Alpha|Alpha]] - [[Paiste Alpha 14" Thin Crash|14"]] [[Paiste Alpha 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste Alpha 17" Thin Crash|17"]] [[Paiste Alpha 18" Thin Crash|18"]]<br>
* '''[[Paiste Dimensions#Dimensions|Dimensions]] - 14" [[Paiste Dimensions 15" Thin Crash|15"]] [[Paiste Dimensions 16" Thin Crash|16"]]  17" [[Paiste Dimensions 18" Thin Crash|18"]]  
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* '''[[Paiste Dimensions#Dimensions|Dimensions]] - [[Paiste Dimensions 14" Thin Crash|14"]] [[Paiste Dimensions 15" Thin Crash|15"]] [[Paiste Dimensions 16" Thin Crash|16"]]  [[Paiste Dimensions 17" Thin Crash|17"]] [[Paiste Dimensions 18" Thin Crash|18"]]<br>
* '''[[Paiste Formula 602#Formula 602|Formula 602]] - 12" [[Paiste Formula 602 13" Thin Crash|13"]] [[Paiste Formula 602 14" Thin Crash|14"]] [[Paiste Formula 602 15" Thin Crash|15"]] [[Paiste Formula 602 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste Formula 602 17" Thin Crash|17"]] [[Paiste Formula 602 18" Thin Crash|18"]] [[Paiste Formula 602 19" Thin Crash|19"]] [[Paiste Formula 602 20" Thin Crash|20"]] [[Paiste Formula 602 21" Thin Crash|21"]] [[Paiste Formula 602 22" Thin Crash|22"]]  
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* '''[[Paiste Formula 602#Formula 602|Formula 602]] - [[Paiste Formula 602 12" Thin Crash|12"]] [[Paiste Formula 602 13" Thin Crash|13"]] [[Paiste Formula 602 14" Thin Crash|14"]] [[Paiste Formula 602 15" Thin Crash|15"]] [[Paiste Formula 602 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste Formula 602 17" Thin Crash|17"]] [[Paiste Formula 602 18" Thin Crash|18"]] [[Paiste Formula 602 19" Thin Crash|19"]] [[Paiste Formula 602 20" Thin Crash|20"]] [[Paiste Formula 602 21" Thin Crash|21"]] [[Paiste Formula 602 22" Thin Crash|22"]] [[Paiste Formula 602 24" Thin Crash|24"]] [[Paiste Formula 602 26" Thin Crash|26"]]<br>
* '''[[Paiste Innovations#Innovations|Innovations]] - [[Paiste Innovations 14" Thin Crash|14"]] [[Paiste Innovations 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste Innovations 18" Thin Crash|18"]]
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* '''[[Paiste Innovations#Innovations|Innovations]] - [[Paiste Innovations 14" Thin Crash|14"]] [[Paiste Innovations 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste Innovations 18" Thin Crash|18"]]<br>
* '''[[Paiste RUDE#RUDE|RUDE]] - [[Paiste RUDE 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste RUDE 17" Thin Crash|17"]] [[Paiste RUDE 18" Thin Crash|18"]] [[Paiste RUDE 19" Thin Crash|19"]] [[Paiste RUDE 20" Thin Crash|20"]]  
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* '''[[Paiste PST 5|PST 5]] - [[Paiste PST 5 14" Thin Crash|14"]] [[Paiste PST 5 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste PST 5 18" Thin Crash|18"]]<br>
* '''[[Paiste Signature#Signature Precision|Signature Precision]] - [[Paiste Signature Precision 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste Signature Precision 18" Thin Crash|18"]]
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* '''[[Paiste PST 7#PST 7|PST 7]] - [[Paiste PST 7 14" Thin Crash|14"]] [[Paiste PST 7 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste PST 7 17" Thin Crash|17"]] [[Paiste PST 7 18" Thin Crash|18"]] [[Paiste PST 7 19" Thin Crash|19"]]<br>
* '''[[Paiste Sound Formula#Sound Formula|Sound Formula]] - [[Paiste Sound Formula 14" Thin Crash|14"]] [[Paiste Sound Formula 15" Thin Crash|15"]] [[Paiste Sound Formula 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste Sound Formula 17" Thin Crash|17"]] [[Paiste Sound Formula 18" Thin Crash|18"]]  
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* '''[[Paiste RUDE#RUDE|RUDE]] - [[Paiste RUDE 16" Thin Crash|16"]]  [[Paiste RUDE 17" Thin Crash|17"]] [[Paiste RUDE 18" Thin Crash|18"]] [[Paiste RUDE 19" Thin Crash|19"]] [[Paiste RUDE 20" Thin Crash|20"]] [[Paiste RUDE 22" Thin Crash|22"]]<br>
* '''[[Paiste Sound Formula#Sound Formula Reflector|Sound Formula Reflector]] - [[Paiste Sound Formula#Sound Formula Reflector 14" Thin Crash|14"]]  [[Paiste Sound Formula#Sound Formula Reflector 15" Thin Crash|15"]] [[Paiste Sound Formula#Sound Formula Reflector 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste Sound Formula#Sound Formula Reflector 18" Thin Crash|18"]]  
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* '''[[Paiste Signature#Signature Precision|Signature Precision]] - [[Paiste Signature Precision 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste Signature Precision 18" Thin Crash|18"]]<br>
* '''[[Paiste Stambul#Stambul|Stambul]] - 16"
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* '''[[Paiste Sound Formula#Sound Formula|Sound Formula]] - [[Paiste Sound Formula 14" Thin Crash|14"]] [[Paiste Sound Formula 15" Thin Crash|15"]] [[Paiste Sound Formula 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste Sound Formula 17" Thin Crash|17"]] [[Paiste Sound Formula 18" Thin Crash|18"]]<br>
* '''[[Paiste Stambul 65#Stambul 65|Stambul 65]] - 16"
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* '''[[Paiste Sound Formula#Sound Formula Reflector|Sound Formula Reflector]] - [[Paiste Sound Formula Reflector 14" Thin Crash|14"]] [[Paiste Sound Formula Reflector 15" Thin Crash|15"]] [[Paiste Sound Formula Reflector 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste Sound Formula Reflector 18" Thin Crash|18"]]<br>
* '''[[Paiste Traditionals#Traditionals|Traditionals]] - [[Paiste Traditionals 14" Thin Crash|14"]] [[Paiste Traditionals 15" Thin Crash|15"]] [[Paiste Traditionals 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste Traditionals 17" Thin Crash|17"]] [[Paiste Traditionals 18" Thin Crash|18"]] [[Paiste Traditionals 19" Thin Crash|19"]] [[Paiste Traditionals 20" Thin Crash|20"]]  
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* '''[[Paiste Stambul65#Stambul65|Stambul65]] - [[Paiste Stambul65 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste Stambul65 18" Thin Crash|18"]] [[Paiste Stambul65 20" Thin Crash|20"]] [[Paiste Stambul65 22" Thin Crash|22"]]<br>
* '''[[Paiste Twenty#Twenty|Twenty]] - [[Paiste Twenty 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste Twenty 17" Thin Crash|17"]] [[Paiste Twenty 18" Thin Crash|18"]]  
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* '''[[Paiste Traditionals#Traditionals|Traditionals]] - [[Paiste Traditionals 14" Thin Crash|14"]] [[Paiste Traditionals 15" Thin Crash|15"]] [[Paiste Traditionals 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste Traditionals 17" Thin Crash|17"]] [[Paiste Traditionals 18" Thin Crash|18"]] [[Paiste Traditionals 19" Thin Crash|19"]] [[Paiste Traditionals 20" Thin Crash|20"]]<br>
* '''[[Paiste Visions#Visions|Visions]] - [[Paiste Visions 14" Thin Crash|14"]] [[Paiste Visions 15" Thin Crash|15"]] [[Paiste Visions 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste Visions 18" Thin Crash|18"]]  
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* '''[[Paiste Twenty#Twenty|Twenty]] - [[Paiste Twenty 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste Twenty 17" Thin Crash|17"]] [[Paiste Twenty 18" Thin Crash|18"]] [[Paiste Twenty 20" Thin Crash|20"]]<br>
* '''[[Paiste 2000#2000|2000]] - [[Paiste 2000 13" Thin Crash|13"]] [[Paiste 2000 14" Thin Crash|14"]] [[Paiste 2000 15" Thin Crash|15"]] [[Paiste 2000 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste 2000 17" Thin Crash|17"]] [[Paiste 2000 18" Thin Crash|18"]]  
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* '''[[Paiste Twenty#Twenty Custom Collection|Twenty Custom Collection]] - [[Paiste Twenty Custom Collection 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste Twenty Custom Collection 17" Thin Crash|17"]] [[Paiste Twenty Custom Collection 18" Thin Crash|18"]] <br>
* '''[[Paiste 2000#2000 Sound Reflections|2000 Sound Reflections]] - [[Paiste 2000#2000 Sound Reflections 13" Thin Crash|13"]] [[Paiste 2000#2000 Sound Reflections 14" Thin Crash|14"]] [[Paiste 2000#2000 Sound Reflections 15" Thin Crash|15"]] [[Paiste 2000#2000 Sound Reflections 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste 2000#2000 Sound Reflections 17" Thin Crash|17"]] [[Paiste 2000#2000 Sound Reflections 18" Thin Crash|18"]]  
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* '''[[Paiste Visions#Visions|Visions]] - [[Paiste Visions 14" Thin Crash|14"]] [[Paiste Visions 15" Thin Crash|15"]] [[Paiste Visions 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste Visions 18" Thin Crash|18"]]<br>
* '''[[Paiste 2002#2002|2002]] - [[Paiste 2002 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste 2002 17" Thin Crash|17"]] [[Paiste 2002 18" Thin Crash|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 19" Thin Crash|19"]] [[Paiste 2002 20" Thin Crash|20"]] [[Paiste 2002 23" Thin Crash (not yet written)|23"]]  
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* '''[[Paiste 3000#3000|3000]] - [[Paiste 3000 14" Thin Crash|14"]] [[Paiste 3000 15" Thin Crash|15"]] [[Paiste 3000 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste 3000 17" Thin Crash|17"]] [[Paiste 3000 18" Thin Crash|18"]] [[Paiste 3000 19" Thin Crash|19"]]<br>
* '''[[Paiste 3000#3000|3000]] - [[Paiste 3000 14" Thin Crash|14"]] [[Paiste 3000 15" Thin Crash|15"]] [[Paiste 3000 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste 3000 17" Thin Crash|17"]] [[Paiste 3000 18" Thin Crash|18"]] [[Paiste 3000 19" Thin Crash|19"]]  
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* '''[[Paiste 3000#3000 Reflector|3000 Reflector]] - [[Paiste 3000 Reflector 14" Thin Crash|14"]] [[Paiste 3000 Reflector 15" Thin Crash|15"]] [[Paiste 3000 Reflector 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste 3000 Reflector 17" Thin Crash|17"]]  [[Paiste 3000 Reflector 18" Thin Crash|18"]] [[Paiste 3000 Reflector 19" Thin Crash|19"]]<br>
* '''[[Paiste 3000#3000 Reflector|3000 Reflector]] - [[Paiste 3000 Reflector 14" Thin Crash|14"]] [[Paiste 3000 Reflector 15" Thin Crash|15"]] [[Paiste 3000 Reflector 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste 3000 Reflector 17" Thin Crash|17"]] [[Paiste 3000 Reflector 18" Thin Crash|18"]]  [[Paiste 3000 Reflector 19" Thin Crash|19"]]  
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* '''[[Paiste 2002#2002|2002]] - [[Paiste 2002 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste 2002 17" Thin Crash|17"]] [[Paiste 2002 18" Thin Crash|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 19" Thin Crash|19"]] [[Paiste 2002 20" Thin Crash|20"]] [[Paiste 2002 23" Thin Crash|23"]]<br>
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* '''[[Paiste 2000#2000|2000]] - [[Paiste 2000 13" Thin Crash|13"]] [[Paiste 2000 14" Thin Crash|14"]] [[Paiste 2000 15" Thin Crash|15"]] [[Paiste 2000 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste 2000 17" Thin Crash|17"]] [[Paiste 2000 18" Thin Crash|18"]]<br>
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* '''[[Paiste 2000#2000 Sound Reflections|2000 Sound Reflections]] - [[Paiste 2000 Sound Reflections 13" Thin Crash|13"]] [[Paiste 2000 Sound Reflections 14" Thin Crash|14"]] [[Paiste 2000 Sound Reflections 15" Thin Crash|15"]] [[Paiste 2000 Sound Reflections 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste 2000 Sound Reflections 17" Thin Crash|17"]] [[Paiste 2000 Sound Reflections 18" Thin Crash|18"]]<br>
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* '''[[Paiste 802#802|802]] - [[Paiste 802 18" Thin Crash|18"]]<br>
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* '''[[Paiste 802#802 Plus|802 Plus]] - [[Paiste 802 Plus 18" Thin Crash|18"]]<br><br>
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
==== [[Paiste Alpha#Alpha|Alpha]] ====
 
==== [[Paiste Alpha#Alpha|Alpha]] ====
* This Thin Crash has a bit more body than other thin crashes. A crisp, fast reacting sound that carries well. Suited for a variety of styles. (1) <br>
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* This Thin Crash has a bit more body than other thin crashes. A crisp, fast reacting sound that carries well. Suited for a variety of styles. (1)<br>
* Medium bright, crisp, warm, full. Wide range, fairly clean mix. Even, responsive feel. Explosive, fairly strong for its weight, a versatile crash. <br> '''Weight''' medium thin '''Volume''' soft to medium loud '''Stick Sound''' washy '''Intensity''' lively '''Sustain''' medium '''Bell Character''' integrated (2) <br><br>
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* Medium bright, crisp, warm, full. Wide range, fairly clean mix. Even, responsive feel. Explosive, fairly strong for its weight, a versatile crash.<br> '''Weight''' medium thin '''Volume''' soft to medium loud '''Stick Sound''' washy '''Intensity''' lively '''Sustain''' medium '''Bell Character''' integrated (2)<br>
* Medium bright, full, warm. Wide range, fairy complex mix. Balanced, responsive feel. A versatile, comfortable crash cymbal with an explosive sound character and hissing shimmer. Perfectly suited for all styles in moderate use.  <br> '''Weight''' medium thin '''Volume''' low to medium loud '''Stick Sound''' washy '''Intensity''' lively '''Sustain''' medium short '''Bell Character''' integrated (3) <br><br>
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* Medium bright, full, warm. Wide range, fairy complex mix. Balanced, responsive feel. A versatile, comfortable crash cymbal with an explosive sound character and hissing shimmer. Perfectly suited for all styles in moderate use.  <br> '''Weight''' medium thin '''Volume''' low to medium loud '''Stick Sound''' washy '''Intensity''' lively '''Sustain''' medium short '''Bell Character''' integrated (3)<br><br>
 
==== [[Paiste Dimensions#Dimensions|Dimensions]] ====
 
==== [[Paiste Dimensions#Dimensions|Dimensions]] ====
 
* Dark, warm, shimmering. Fairly wide range, fairly complex mix. Soft, buttery feel, fast response, quick fade. Versatile crash for lower volume settings.  <br> '''Weight''' thin  '''Volume''' soft to medium  '''Stick Sound''' washy  '''Intensity''' lively  '''Sustain''' short  '''Bell Character''' integrated (2)  <br><br>
 
* Dark, warm, shimmering. Fairly wide range, fairly complex mix. Soft, buttery feel, fast response, quick fade. Versatile crash for lower volume settings.  <br> '''Weight''' thin  '''Volume''' soft to medium  '''Stick Sound''' washy  '''Intensity''' lively  '''Sustain''' short  '''Bell Character''' integrated (2)  <br><br>
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==== [[Paiste Innovations#Innovations|Innovations]] ====
 
==== [[Paiste Innovations#Innovations|Innovations]] ====
 
* Dark, full, explosive. Very wide range, very complex mix. Light, very responsive feel. Immediate full, slightly breathy attack, fairly fast fade. General purpose crash with intricate character.  <br> '''Weight''' thin  '''Volume''' soft to medium loud  '''Stick Sound''' washy  '''Intensity''' lively  '''Sustain''' fairly short  '''Bell Character''' integrated (2)  <br><br>
 
* Dark, full, explosive. Very wide range, very complex mix. Light, very responsive feel. Immediate full, slightly breathy attack, fairly fast fade. General purpose crash with intricate character.  <br> '''Weight''' thin  '''Volume''' soft to medium loud  '''Stick Sound''' washy  '''Intensity''' lively  '''Sustain''' fairly short  '''Bell Character''' integrated (2)  <br><br>
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==== [[Paiste PST 7#PST 7|PST 7]] ====
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* Warm, airy with a pinch of a brilliant sizzle. Fairly wide range, clean mix. Soft, responsive feel. A light crash for mellow accents and crashes in low to moderate settings.<br> '''Weight''' light '''Volume''' medium (9)<br><br>
 
==== [[Paiste RUDE#RUDE|RUDE]] ====
 
==== [[Paiste RUDE#RUDE|RUDE]] ====
* Full, dark, energetic with a brilliant broad sparkle underneath the overall cutting character. Very flexible with a wide range and a fairly complex mix. Responsive, explosive, shattering attack. Breathy layers of sound with that distinctive RUDE attitude. <br> '''Weight''' thin '''Volume''' medium soft to loud '''Stick Sound''' washy, crisp '''Intensity''' lively '''Sustain''' fairly long '''Bell Character''' integrated (3) <br><br>
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* Full, dark, energetic with a brilliant broad sparkle underneath the overall cutting character. Very flexible with a wide range and a fairly complex mix. Responsive, explosive, shattering attack. Breathy layers of sound with that distinctive RUDE attitude.<br> '''Weight''' thin '''Volume''' medium soft to loud '''Stick Sound''' washy, crisp '''Intensity''' lively '''Sustain''' fairly long '''Bell Character''' integrated (3)<br><br>
 
==== [[Paiste Signature#Signature Precision|Signature Precision]] ====
 
==== [[Paiste Signature#Signature Precision|Signature Precision]] ====
 
* Warm, full, brilliant. Wide range, clean mix. Responsive and soft feel. Clear, yet very warm sounding crash sound for medium loud musical situations. <br> '''Weight''' medium thin '''Volume''' low to medium loud '''Stick Sound''' washy '''Intensity''' lively '''Sustain''' medium long '''Bell Character''' integrated (7)  <br><br>
 
* Warm, full, brilliant. Wide range, clean mix. Responsive and soft feel. Clear, yet very warm sounding crash sound for medium loud musical situations. <br> '''Weight''' medium thin '''Volume''' low to medium loud '''Stick Sound''' washy '''Intensity''' lively '''Sustain''' medium long '''Bell Character''' integrated (7)  <br><br>
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==== [[Paiste Visions#Visions|Visions]] ====
 
==== [[Paiste Visions#Visions|Visions]] ====
 
* Due to the color coat, this crash opens and decays quickly. It's warm and dry, yet crisp; useful in many applications where control is needed. (1)<br><br>
 
* Due to the color coat, this crash opens and decays quickly. It's warm and dry, yet crisp; useful in many applications where control is needed. (1)<br><br>
==== [[Paiste 2002#2002|2002]] ====
 
* Fairly bright, sizzling, full. Fairly tight range, complex, focused mix. Heavy feel, explosive filling crash, strong washy ride. Extremely versatile, strong crash with powerful presence.  <br> '''Weight''' thin  '''Volume''' soft to loud  '''Stick Sound''' washy  '''Intensity''' lively  '''Sustain''' medium  '''Bell Character''' integrated (4)  <br><br>
 
* Medium bright, full, silvery, breathy. Wide range, slightly complex, dense mix. Soft, giving, very responsive feel. A sturdy thin crash with a rich, cutting character. Perfect for patterned playing and filling sound spaces in minimal instrumentation..  <br> '''Weight''' thin  '''Volume''' soft to loud  '''Stick Sound''' washy  '''Intensity''' lively  '''Sustain''' medium  '''Bell Character''' integrated (3)  <br><br>
 
 
==== [[Paiste 3000#3000|3000]] ====
 
==== [[Paiste 3000#3000|3000]] ====
 
* The new 3000 Series Thin Crashes were developed for drummers who wanted more sensitive, delicate crash sounds in the 3000 line. Naturally, they feature the same sensitivity and dynamic range that is characteristic of that series. (5)<br><br>
 
* The new 3000 Series Thin Crashes were developed for drummers who wanted more sensitive, delicate crash sounds in the 3000 line. Naturally, they feature the same sensitivity and dynamic range that is characteristic of that series. (5)<br><br>
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==== [[Paiste 2002#2002|2002]] ====
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* Fairly bright, sizzling, full. Fairly tight range, complex, focused mix. Heavy feel, explosive filling crash, strong washy ride. Extremely versatile, strong crash with powerful presence.<br> '''Weight''' thin '''Volume''' soft to loud '''Stick Sound''' washy '''Intensity''' lively '''Sustain''' medium '''Bell Character''' integrated (4)<br>
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* Medium bright, full, silvery, breathy. Wide range, slightly complex, dense mix. Soft, giving, very responsive feel. A sturdy thin crash with a rich, cutting character. Perfect for patterned playing and filling sound spaces in minimal instrumentation..<br> '''Weight''' thin '''Volume''' soft to loud '''Stick Sound''' washy '''Intensity''' lively '''Sustain''' medium '''Bell Character''' integrated (3)  <br><br>
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==== [[Paiste 802#802|802]] ====
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* Fairly bright, full, shimmering. Medium range, fairly clean mix. Even, responsive feel. Fast, energetic crash for versatile application.<br> '''Weight''' medium thin '''Volume''' medium soft to medium loud '''Stick Sound''' washy '''Intensity''' lively '''Sustain''' medium '''Bell Character''' integrated (8)<br><br>
 
Return to the '''[[Paiste Cymbal Type #Crashes|Cymbal Type Portal]]<br><br>
 
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Information from: <br>
 
Information from: <br>
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#2011 PAISTE.com
 
#2011 PAISTE.com
 
#2019 PAISTE.com
 
#2019 PAISTE.com
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#2002 PAISTE.com
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#2024 PAISTE.com

Latest revision as of 00:38, 14 October 2024

Series - Sizes

Description

Alpha

  • This Thin Crash has a bit more body than other thin crashes. A crisp, fast reacting sound that carries well. Suited for a variety of styles. (1)
  • Medium bright, crisp, warm, full. Wide range, fairly clean mix. Even, responsive feel. Explosive, fairly strong for its weight, a versatile crash.
    Weight medium thin Volume soft to medium loud Stick Sound washy Intensity lively Sustain medium Bell Character integrated (2)
  • Medium bright, full, warm. Wide range, fairy complex mix. Balanced, responsive feel. A versatile, comfortable crash cymbal with an explosive sound character and hissing shimmer. Perfectly suited for all styles in moderate use.
    Weight medium thin Volume low to medium loud Stick Sound washy Intensity lively Sustain medium short Bell Character integrated (3)

Dimensions

  • Dark, warm, shimmering. Fairly wide range, fairly complex mix. Soft, buttery feel, fast response, quick fade. Versatile crash for lower volume settings.
    Weight thin Volume soft to medium Stick Sound washy Intensity lively Sustain short Bell Character integrated (2)

Formula 602

  • Silvery, breathy, transparent. Fairly wide range, slightly complex and dense mix. Soft shimmering and velvety feel. A light crash cymbal with a definite retro character suited for many styles in that music genre.
    Weight thin Volume medium low to medium loud Stick Sound washy Intensity fairly lively Sustain medium Bell Character integrated (6)

Innovations

  • Dark, full, explosive. Very wide range, very complex mix. Light, very responsive feel. Immediate full, slightly breathy attack, fairly fast fade. General purpose crash with intricate character.
    Weight thin Volume soft to medium loud Stick Sound washy Intensity lively Sustain fairly short Bell Character integrated (2)

PST 7

  • Warm, airy with a pinch of a brilliant sizzle. Fairly wide range, clean mix. Soft, responsive feel. A light crash for mellow accents and crashes in low to moderate settings.
    Weight light Volume medium (9)

RUDE

  • Full, dark, energetic with a brilliant broad sparkle underneath the overall cutting character. Very flexible with a wide range and a fairly complex mix. Responsive, explosive, shattering attack. Breathy layers of sound with that distinctive RUDE attitude.
    Weight thin Volume medium soft to loud Stick Sound washy, crisp Intensity lively Sustain fairly long Bell Character integrated (3)

Signature Precision

  • Warm, full, brilliant. Wide range, clean mix. Responsive and soft feel. Clear, yet very warm sounding crash sound for medium loud musical situations.
    Weight medium thin Volume low to medium loud Stick Sound washy Intensity lively Sustain medium long Bell Character integrated (7)

Sound Formula

  • Medium pitch, very crisp and fast reacting with a short sustain. Opens up quick after contact, this crash is excellent for low to moderate volume levels. (1)

Traditionals

  • The Thin Crash is very warm, soft and low in pitch. It reacts beautifully to light, glancing blows, offering a sound that is dark, transparent and "windy". A responsive, musical crash with a short sustain for low to medium volume situations. The overall sound appearance is dark, thin, and "smokey". (1)
  • Dark, transparent, warm. Loose frequency range, very complex mix. Very sensitive, soft response and feel. Suitable for light ride playing in larger sizes.
    Weight thin Volume soft to medium Stick Sound washy Intensity fast, lively Sustain medium Bell Character integrated (2)

Twenty

  • Full, deep, rich, sparkling. Wide range, complex mix. Sensitive feel and soft, yet quick response. A cutting and broad crash cymbal with a dark touch and a sweet, mellow attitude. Perfectly suited for any application that requires a blooming and breathing crash sound.
    Weight thin Volume low to medium loud Stick Sound washy Intensity lively Sustain medium Bell Character integrated (3)

Visions

  • Due to the color coat, this crash opens and decays quickly. It's warm and dry, yet crisp; useful in many applications where control is needed. (1)

3000

  • The new 3000 Series Thin Crashes were developed for drummers who wanted more sensitive, delicate crash sounds in the 3000 line. Naturally, they feature the same sensitivity and dynamic range that is characteristic of that series. (5)

2002

  • Fairly bright, sizzling, full. Fairly tight range, complex, focused mix. Heavy feel, explosive filling crash, strong washy ride. Extremely versatile, strong crash with powerful presence.
    Weight thin Volume soft to loud Stick Sound washy Intensity lively Sustain medium Bell Character integrated (4)
  • Medium bright, full, silvery, breathy. Wide range, slightly complex, dense mix. Soft, giving, very responsive feel. A sturdy thin crash with a rich, cutting character. Perfect for patterned playing and filling sound spaces in minimal instrumentation..
    Weight thin Volume soft to loud Stick Sound washy Intensity lively Sustain medium Bell Character integrated (3)

802

  • Fairly bright, full, shimmering. Medium range, fairly clean mix. Even, responsive feel. Fast, energetic crash for versatile application.
    Weight medium thin Volume medium soft to medium loud Stick Sound washy Intensity lively Sustain medium Bell Character integrated (8)

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Information from:

  1. 1998 PAISTE.com
  2. 2001 PAISTE catalog
  3. 2009 PAISTE.com
  4. 2007 PAISTE.com
  5. "New Paiste Models", Modern Drummer, No. 100, February 1988, pg. 122
  6. 2011 PAISTE.com
  7. 2019 PAISTE.com
  8. 2002 PAISTE.com
  9. 2024 PAISTE.com