Series Description: Paiste Sound Technology stands for first-class manufactured cymbals and high quality sound design at an affordable price. PST5 is the entry to Paiste's world of bronze cymbals and since its introduction in 2005, it continues to be a best seller. Considering recent musical trends, the PST5 was newly designed by our Swiss Sound Development Team. Visually the PST5 were consciously altered only in detail but their fundamental sonic value changed considerably. The cymbals are lighter resulting in a deeper, warmer sound while preserving its bright basic character. They have increased flexibility resulting in a more appealing feel. Overall the new PST5 is significantly more musical.
Alloy: BuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 bronze”
Applications: All volume settings; live playing; entire range of music styles
Size: 20-inches
Weight: medium heavy
Volume: low to loud
Stick Sound: pronounced
Intensity: lively
Sustain: long
Bell Character: separated
Sound Character: Bright, full, warm. Medium wide range, clean mix. Even feel. Balanced, defined ping over a clean wash. Versatile ride for a wide range of musical styles and applications.
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| List | $258.00 |
| Price | $232.20 (Save: $25.80) |
Series Description: Paiste Sound Technology stands for first-class manufactured cymbals and high quality sound design at an affordable price. PST5 is the entry to Paiste's world of bronze cymbals and since its introduction in 2005, it continues to be a best seller. Considering recent musical trends, the PST5 was newly designed by our Swiss Sound Development Team. Visually the PST5 were consciously altered only in detail but their fundamental sonic value changed considerably. The cymbals are lighter resulting in a deeper, warmer sound while preserving its bright basic character. They have increased flexibility resulting in a more appealing feel. Overall the new PST5 is significantly more musical.
PST 5 Ride Crash:
Size: 18″
Weight: medium heavy
Volume: medium low to very loud
Stick Sound: fairly defined
Intensity: lively
Sustain: long
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Bright, sparkling, full. Fairly wide range, clean mix. Balanced feel. Multi-functional cymbal with a strong attack, when used as a crash, and a sparkling, soft ping with controlled wash. Also well suited for crash/ride patterns in modern pop and rock styles.
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| List | $202.00 |
| Price | $181.80 (Save: $20.20) |
Series Description: The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for today's progressive popular music.
Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 Bronze”
Size: 18-inches
Weight: medium heavy
Volume: medium to loud
Stick Sound: fairly washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium long
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Bright, rich, warm, full. Wide range, clean mix. Even, responsive feel. Multi-purpose cymbals with excellent full bodied crash and ride functionality.
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| List | $510.00 |
| Price | $459.00 (Save: $51.00) |
Series Description: The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for today's progressive popular music.
Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 Bronze”
Size: 24-inches
Weight: medium heavy
Volume: medium to loud
Stick Sound: balanced
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: clear, integrated
Sound Character: Warm, full, lively, brilliant. Wide range, clean mix. Even, balanced feel. Clear defined ping over full, clear wash. Versatile general purpose ride. Extremely classic rock ride sound.
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| List | $818.00 |
| Price | $736.20 (Save: $81.80) |
Series Description: PSTX is a complete collection of extremely affordable effect cymbals. The core of the PSTX is made up of the Swiss models, cymbals that achieve a noisy, dirty, trashy sound quality by the use of specific layouts and varied sizes for the holes. Their silky surface distinguishes the cymbals visually. The aluminum Pure Bells stand out due to their distinct character and concept.
Sizes: 14″ 16″ 18″
Weight: thin
Volume: medium low to medium loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium short
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Exotic, warm, trashy. Medium range, complex mix. Fast, responsive feel, fairly quick decay. An explosive crash cymbal with a strong, low wash for unique effects in many styles of music.
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| List | $150.00 |
| Price | $135.00 (Save: $15.00) |
Series Description: Paiste Sound Technology stands for first-class manufactured cymbals and high quality sound design at an affordable price. PST7 adds an affordable line for drummers who like a traditional sound, look and feel. PST7's base is CuSn8 bronze which stems from the legendary 2002 series. The cymbals are lathed by our Swiss hand craftsmen to achieve their distinctive traditional look and finish. The result of Paiste's precise Swiss manufacturing is a warm and clear overall sound and by offering three weight classes, light/thin, medium and heavy, PST7 covers a wide range of different music styles.
Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 Bronze”
Size: 16-inches
Weight: medium heavy
Volume: medium low to very loud
Stick Sound: fairly washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium long
Bell Character: integrated
Sound character: Bright, warm, powerful. Medium wide range, clean mix. Fairly heavy feel, explosive attack. Strong, rich crash sound, well suited for classic rock and other loud music applications.
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| List | $184.00 |
| Price | $165.60 (Save: $18.40) |
Series Description: PST 8 cymbals are crafted from the legendary 2002 bronze, refined through traditional hand hammering and perfected with the unique handmade Reflector finish. These hallmarks of Swiss workmanship make these cymbals pure Paiste instruments, yet they are as attractively priced as the other successful Paiste Sound Technology series.
Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 Bronze”
Size: 16-inches
Weight: medium thin
Volume: medium low to medium loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium long
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Bright, full. Medium range, fairly clean mix. Responsive feel. Lively, full crash sound for multi-purpose playing in various styles.
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| List | $222.00 |
| Price | $199.80 (Save: $22.20) |
Series Description: The 900 Series is crafted from 2002 Bronze, with its legendary warmth, brilliance and strength. In sophisticated hybrid manufacturing the cymbals are refined by Swiss craftsmanship with hand hammering and lathing. A special finish slightly darkens the cymbals and amplifies the lathing grooves and hammer marks for a spectacular appearance that fuses roughness and elegance. The 900 Series sets the new standard for advanced sound at a reasonable investment.
Size: 17-inches
Weight: medium
Volume: medium low to loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Medium bright, full-bodied with warm undertones. Wide range, clean mix. Balanced, responsive feel. Full, round crash sound with punch for universal applications.
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| List | $282.00 |
| Price | $253.80 (Save: $28.20) |
Series Description: The 900 Series is crafted from 2002 Bronze, with its legendary warmth, brilliance and strength. In sophisticated hybrid manufacturing the cymbals are refined by Swiss craftsmanship with hand hammering and lathing. A special finish slightly darkens the cymbals and amplifies the lathing grooves and hammer marks for a spectacular appearance that fuses roughness and elegance. The 900 Series sets the new standard for advanced sound at a reasonable investment.
Size: 14-inches
Weight: medium top/medium heavy bottom
Volume: medium to loud
Stick Sound: crisp
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium long
Chick Sound: bright, sharp
Sound Character: Bright, crisp, sharp. Wide range, clean mix. Very responsive feel. Crisp stick sound, energetic open sound. Bright, defined chick. Cutting hi-hats for precise playing in wide-ranging styles.
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| List | $396.00 |
| Price | $356.40 (Save: $39.60) |
Series Description: Forged from a proprietary bronze developed specifically for cymbals, handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, conceived and executed according to uncompromising sound concepts, Signature Cymbals are instruments of unsurpassed quality for the discerning drummer's quest for personal creativity and musical excellence.
Sizes: 20″, 22″
Volume: Soft
Weight: Light
Sound character: Dark, low, slightly trashy, sparkling. Loose frequency range, complex mix. Soft, buttery feel, very responsive and controllable. Great for supporting ride patterns with quick crash accents.
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| List | $1,142.00 |
| Price | $1,027.80 (Save: $114.20) |
Series Description: Masters started out as an assemblage of twelve rides – exquisite and laboriously hand-manufactured cymbals made of CuSn20 bronze to achieve superior sound ideals in various musical genres. In 2014, three crashes and two hats join the series to expand the unique Masters sound atmosphere to additional cymbal types. Masters integrate the experience of the decades long art of cymbal making with the inspirations of international top drummers.
Size: 20-inches
Weight: very thin
Volume: very low to medium loud
Stick Sound: brittle, misty, papery
Intensity: very lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated, subtle
Sound Character: Dark, trashy, papery, low. Wide range, complex and moody mix. Soft and buttery feel with a very wobbly and vibrant response. Fairly defined stick sound over a dark and cloudy wash. Perfectly suited for quieter musical settings such as blues, jazz and acoustic styles. Very user-friendly for percussive use and classical mallet application.
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| List | $808.00 |
| Price | $727.20 (Save: $80.80) |
Bright, warm, full, powerful. Medium wide range, clean mix. Heavy feel. Cutting, explosive attack. Strong, full, clear crash sound with even fade. An extremely powerful, sturdy cymbal for high volume playing.
Features include:
• Weight: heavy
• Volume: loud to very loud
• Stick Sound: fairly washy
• Intensity: lively
• Sustain: long
• Bell Character: integrated
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| List | $592.00 |
| Price | $532.80 (Save: $59.20) |
Medium Bright, silvery, warm, full, transparent. Fairly narrow range, clean mix. Extremely responsive, fades fast with beautiful, dark shimmer. Suited for fast playing.
Features include:
• Weight: medium thin
• Volume: soft to medium
• Stick Sound: washy
• Intensity: lively
• Sustain: short
• Bell Character: integrated
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| List | $745.00 |
| Price | $670.50 (Save: $74.50) |
Medium Bright, silvery, warm, full, transparent. Fairly narrow range, clean mix. Extremely responsive, fades fast with beautiful, dark shimmer. Suited for fast playing.
Features include:
• Weight: medium thin
• Volume: soft to medium
• Stick Sound: washy
• Intensity: lively
• Sustain: short
• Bell Character: integrated
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| List | $808.00 |
| Price | $727.20 (Save: $80.80) |
Forged from a proprietary bronze developed specifically for cymbals, handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, conceived and executed according to uncompromising sound concepts, Signature Cymbals are instruments of unsurpassed quality for the discerning drummer's quest for personal creativity and musical excellence.
After the introduction of predominantly light models in course of the 30th anniversary of the Signature Series in 2019, Paiste now relaunches classic symbals for loud, powerful playing. Top drummers such as Danny Carey, John Dolmayan, Joey Jordison, Larry Mullen Jr., Mikkey Dee, Nicko McBrain, Phil Rudd, Scott Travis, Stewart Copeland, Brad Wilk und Tico Torres made music history with these instruments.
Alloy: Proprietary Signature Bronze
Size: 15-inches
Weight: heavy
Volume: loud
Sound Character: Very bright, brilliant, sharp. Fairly wide range, clean mix. Heavy feel. Sharp, focused open sound. Bright, cutting chick sound. Great for loud playing and extra projection.
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| List | $972.00 |
| Price | $874.80 (Save: $97.20) |
Series Description: Ushering in a higher standard of sound and durability, the 101 series stay true to the renown Paiste quality whilst offering an affordable option for the aspiring drummer looking for high performance and quality sound at an attainable price. Nothing is sacrificed in the pursuit of performance, the tonal properties of these cymbals are bright and pronounced, they punch well above their weight and perform within any musical context be it soft and subtle or heavy and bold. Supplied as individual units or pre-configured box sets, a wide selection is available to ensure you have the best tools at your disposal as you begin your musical journey.
Size: 20″
Weight: medium heavy
Volume: soft to medium loud
Stick Sound: balanced
Intensity: medium lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: full, integrated
Sound Character: Fairly dark, full, focused. Narrow range, clean mix. Soft, balanced feel. Sizzly ping over sweet, mellow, warm wash. Controllable ride for multi-purpose application.
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| List | $152.00 |
| Price | $136.80 (Save: $15.20) |
Series Description: The fusion of Swiss cymbal sound know-how with German hi-tech expertise. PST cymbals represent a breakthrough combination of quality and value, and convince with superior sound and appearance.
Size: 10-inches
Weight: medium
Volume: soft to loud
Stick Sound: fairly washy
Intensity: fairly lively
Sustain: short
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Medium bright, clean, fast. Medium range, fairly complex mix. Even, balanced feel. Explosive, fast fading splash with a somewhat trashy character. Well suited for fast accents.
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| List | $50.00 |
| Price | $45.00 (Save: $5.00) |
Series Description: Paiste Sound Technology stands for first-class manufactured cymbals and high quality sound design at an affordable price. PST5 is the entry to Paiste's world of bronze cymbals and since its introduction in 2005, it continues to be a best seller. Considering recent musical trends, the PST5 was newly designed by our Swiss Sound Development Team. Visually the PST5 were consciously altered only in detail but their fundamental sonic value changed considerably. The cymbals are lighter resulting in a deeper, warmer sound while preserving its bright basic character. They have increased flexibility resulting in a more appealing feel. Overall the new PST5 is significantly more musical.
Alloy: BuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 bronze”
Applications: All volume settings; live playing; entire range of music styles
Sound: Bright, clean, focused, cutting and energetic with full functional and very musical characteristics
The PST 5 Essential Cymbal Set has been re-voiced to offer players a more musical and fantastic sounding set of German made cymbals. This package offers players a full set up at an incredible price. The set contains a 14″ pair of medium hi-hats, and an 18″ ride/crash cymbal. It's an extremely versatile set of cymbals that is ideal for all styles and genres of music.
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| List | $446.00 |
| Price | $401.40 (Save: $44.60) |
Series Description: Paiste Sound Technology stands for first-class manufactured cymbals and high quality sound design at an affordable price. PST5 is the entry to Paiste's world of bronze cymbals and since its introduction in 2005, it continues to be a best seller. Considering recent musical trends, the PST5 was newly designed by our Swiss Sound Development Team. Visually the PST5 were consciously altered only in detail but their fundamental sonic value changed considerably. The cymbals are lighter resulting in a deeper, warmer sound while preserving its bright basic character. They have increased flexibility resulting in a more appealing feel. Overall the new PST5 is significantly more musical.
Alloy: BuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 bronze”
Applications: All volume settings; live playing; entire range of music styles
Size: 18-inches
Weight: medium
Volume: medium to loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium long
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Bright, full, focused. Medium wide range, clean mix. Even, responsive feel. Well balanced, musical crash for multiple applications.
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| List | $202.00 |
| Price | $181.80 (Save: $20.20) |
Series Description: These venerable cymbals – developed during the 1960s' rapid expansion of popular music – were faithfully recreated and re-launched by Paiste in 2005. Giant Beat cymbals offer the big, warm, brilliant vintage sound that takes you straight back to the roots of rock.
Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 Bronze”
Size: 15-inches
Weight: medium thin top / medium heavy bottom
Volume: soft to medium loud
Stick Sound: defined
Intensity: medium lively
Sustain: medium
Chick Sound: soft, tight
Sound Character: Mellow, warm, yet brilliant with a hissing shimmer. Medium range and fairly clean mix. Warm, light and woody open sound, paired with a well defined, soft chick-sound. A very classic hi-hat for multi-purpose application in different musical genres.
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| List | $760.00 |
| Price | $684.00 (Save: $76.00) |
Series Description: These venerable cymbals – developed during the 1960s' rapid expansion of popular music – were faithfully recreated and re-launched by Paiste in 2005. Giant Beat cymbals offer the big, warm, brilliant vintage sound that takes you straight back to the roots of rock.
Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 Bronze”
Size: 18-inches
Weight: medium thin
Volume: soft to loud
Stick Sound: clear, washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: long
Bell Character: integratedt
Sound Character: Deep, dark, rich, brilliant, warm. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Even, balanced, very responsive feel. Pearly, wooden ping over a wide, deep, full wash. Big, swelling crash sound. Strong, articulate embedded bell. An ultimate classic sound, developed in 1967 during one of popular music's most revolutionary eras.
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| List | $510.00 |
| Price | $459.00 (Save: $51.00) |
