Paiste PST 5 Rock Set 14/16/20

14" Rock hi-hats, 16" Rock crash, 20" Rock ride.These cymbals are energetic, cutting, and defined with good overall responsive feel. Fairly wide range, clean mix with a nice layer of warmth. The crash is bright, full, energetic. Medium range with a fairly clean mix. Heavy, explosive feel. Massive crash with cutting power and projection. Well suited for higher volume musical settings. The ride is bright, full, cutting. Clear and focused. Medium range and strong mix. Glassy ping over constant, massive wash.The PST 5 cymbals are affordable cymbals with never-before-possible sound quality and pro-level looks. Paiste employs modern, hi-tech production techniques that transfer the spirit and essence of 70 years of hand-manufacturing into premium-quality, musical cymbals.For the manufacture of PST 5 cymbals, Paiste uses the same high-grade bronze alloy as in its professional class.

Paiste PST 3 Universal Set 14/16/20

16" crash, 20" ride, and 14" hi-hats. The Hi-Hats are medium bright, clean, full. Fairly narrow range, somewhat complex mix. Even, balanced feel. Bright, full, controlled open sound. Mellow, defined chick sound with a slight hiss. The crash is full, focused, and cutting. Medium range, fairly clean mix. Even, responsive feel and an explosive attack. The ride is warm, full, clear. Medium range, some what clean mix. Soft, balanced feel. Sizzling ping over a full wash.The PST 3 cymbals are affordable cymbals with never-before-possible sound quality and pro-level looks. Paiste employs modern, hi-tech production techniques that transfer the spirit and essence of 70 years of hand-manufacturing into premium-quality, musical cymbals.PST 3 cymbals are made from a selected and especially sonorous brass copper based alloy.

Paiste PST 3 Essential Set 14/18

18" crash/ride and 14" hi-hats. The Hi-Hats are medium bright, clean, full. Fairly narrow range, somewhat complex mix. Even, balanced feel. Bright, full, controlled open sound. Mellow, defined chick sound with a slight hiss. The Crash/Ride is energetic, full and focused. Somewhat narrow range, fairly clean mix. Even, balanced feel. Fast, powerful crash sound and soft, mellow ride qualities.The PST 3 cymbals are affordable cymbals with never-before-possible sound quality and pro-level looks. Paiste employs modern, hi-tech production techniques that transfer the spirit and essence of 70 years of hand-manufacturing into premium-quality, musical cymbals.PST 3 cymbals are made from a selected and especially sonorous brass copper based alloy.

Paiste 2002 Bonham Cymbal Pack

This cymbal pack replicates John Bonham's cymbal setup with five Paiste 2002 cymbals, plus a Paiste cymbal bag and Jeff Ocheltree DVD. Made with CuSn8 bronze for a bright, warm, and energetic tone, these cymbals are great for live and studio gigs requiring high energy and the utmost in precision and musicality. The pack consists of a general purpose 24" ride cymbal, the classic Sound Edge hi-hats with a rippled bottom for very clear projection, a versatile 18" crash, a lively 18" medium crash, a 24" cymbal bag, and a Trust Your Ears: The Drum Tech Explorations of Jeff Ocheltree DVD.The 24" Paiste 2002 Ride is a versatile ride with a penetrating ping and a warm, lively overall sound. This works well for light to medium volume situations. It has a strong bell and wide frequency range. This is the cymbal to nail the classic rock ride sound heard on records since the '60s.The 15" Paiste 2002 Sound Edge Hi-Hat pair is a classic. The unique rippled bottom prevents air lock, giving an overall sharp "chick" and splashy open sound with very clear cutting projection.The 18" Paiste 2002 Crash is effective for multiple music applications. Bright and explosive with a warm shimmer that carries well. Very dynamic and full-bodied, with immediate response. Washy stick sound with lively intensity and medium sustain. A good all-purpose crash.The responsive 18" Paiste 2002 Medium Crash is a bit heavier than the Paiste 2002 Crash. The Medium Crash is very balanced, full, and rich sounding. It projects a nice ride sound in larger venues. Very versatile and works well with louder playing.The durable Paiste cymbal bag features backpack-style shoulder straps as well as a single shoulder strap for comfortable carrying however it works for you. Vinyl internal dividers separate cymbals to minimize metal-to-metal contact. The rounded front pouch holds cymbals up to 16" or other percussion accessories. Backpack case fits cymbals up to 24".Jeff Ocheltree transitioned from replaceable roadie to invaluable drum tech by being the first person to take complete care of all aspects of the drums, in the glory days of such legends as Bonham and Cobham. In Trust Your Ears: The Drum Tech Explorations of Jeff Ocheltree DVD, Jeff's first instructional DVD, he discusses his experiences and teaches techniques valuable to drum techs and all drummers with hands-on examples using 9 different kits and 9 drummers. Jeff also discusses the unique bronze drums he makes from recycled cymbals. As a special bonus, John Bonham's kit used in Zeppelin recordings appears on-screen for the first time ever, and Bonzo's settings, tunings, and mic placements are revealed! 60 minutes.

Paiste 2002 Crash Cymbal 

Bright and explosive with a warm shimmer that carries well. Very dynamic and full-bodied, with immediate response. Washy stick sound with lively intensity and medium sustain. A good all-purpose crash.Made with CuSn8 bronze for a bright, warm, and energetic tone. Great for live and studio gigs requiring high energy and the utmost in precision and musicality. Heavier models have been added to round out the original classic series by providing increased volume.

Paiste Signature Full Crash 

Bright, full, warm, brilliant sparkling. Wide range, balanced, clean mix. Even response with warm, shimmering sustain. A very versatile, general-purpose crash cymbal. Medium weight with soft to medium-loud volume, washy stick sound, lively intensity, medium sustain, and integrated bell.

Paiste Signature Power Crash Cymbal 

The heaviest crash, producing the strongest crash sound and longest sustain. Overall higher in pitch, well suited for loud situations where projection is needed.

Paiste Rude Crash Ride Cymbal 

The Paiste Rude Crash Ride Cymbal is raw and funky with excellent cutting power.

Paiste Alpha Rock Crash Cymbal 

The Alpha Rock Crash has a very bright, full, glassy, and shimmering sound. Wide range, clear mix. Fairly giving feel. Very strong, cutting, and sturdy crash cymbal for louder playing situations in aggressive musical styles.Alpha Cymbals were first launched by Paiste in 1992. Since then, the Alpha Series has been highly successful on an international scale. Today, the Alpha brand is synonymous with dependability, and the cymbals are well-known for their first-class sound and fair prices. In 2006, Paiste presented a completely revamped Alpha, which advanced these trusted qualities and took Alpha cymbals to a new level.In recent years, Paiste has invested heavily into the perfection of its high-tech processes, seeking to faithfully reproduce the principles of Swiss hand craftsmanship in its modern production facility in Germany. The updated Alpha cymbals are manufactured using this top-notch technology. They are then enhanced using traditional hand hammering. The combination of hi-tech and traditional methods brings about never before realized quality levels in a highly efficient production environment. Alpha cymbals thus fulfill high demands in quality and function while taking into account the financial realities of today's active drummers.Paiste designed the updated Alpha series specifically with the global demands of today's music in mind. Global music increasingly combines stylistic and cultural backgrounds into new musical forms, requiring cymbals with wider application range. By applying modern design concepts to the individual models, Paiste has met these requirements convincingly. The assortment offers a wide choice of models and sizes, and covers a wide range of music styles. It allows the drummer an optimal variety of sounds in the cymbal set. Despite all of these improvements, the company is offering the new Alpha cymbals at unchanged retail prices.