Difference between revisions of "Paiste Alpha 18" China"

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'''Sound file:'''unknown<br>
 
'''Sound file:'''unknown<br>
 
'''Paiste's Description:''' [[Paiste China#Alpha|<<< - >>>]]<br>
 
'''Paiste's Description:''' [[Paiste China#Alpha|<<< - >>>]]<br>
'''Review:''' <br>
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'''Review:''' "The 16" and 18" China Types didn't produce what I would call a typical "Chinese" sound. Now, don't misunderstand me here: I much preferred these cymbals to more traditional China types. I found them more musical and much less "trashy"— and yet they were still a strong contrast to the other Alpha models. So as far as I'm concerned, they served the function of China types completely; they simply did it in a slightly different manner from the norm" <br>
Review written by <br>
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Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Product Close-Up - Paiste Alpha Cymbals", Modern Drummer, Nov. 1992, p. 44) <br>
 
'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' unknown<br>
 
'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' unknown<br>

Revision as of 08:52, 14 January 2024

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Group: Chinas (& Swishes)
Type: China
Size: 18 Inch
Series: Alpha
Weight: 1228g
Years of production: 1992 - ?
Sound file:unknown
Paiste's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The 16" and 18" China Types didn't produce what I would call a typical "Chinese" sound. Now, don't misunderstand me here: I much preferred these cymbals to more traditional China types. I found them more musical and much less "trashy"— and yet they were still a strong contrast to the other Alpha models. So as far as I'm concerned, they served the function of China types completely; they simply did it in a slightly different manner from the norm"
Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Product Close-Up - Paiste Alpha Cymbals", Modern Drummer, Nov. 1992, p. 44)
Artist/song where it can be heard: unknown