Paiste 101 Universal Cymbal Set ( 14″, 16″, 20″ )

101 Brass cymbals are made from a selected and especially sonorous brass copper based alloy.

Paiste employs modern, hi-tech production techniques in its German production facility for the manufacture of affordable cymbals with outstanding quality. The company utilizes its extensive Swiss-based knowhow and successfully transfers the essence of hand manufacture principles to modern, technical production. Paiste is a pioneer in this field, based on its 25 year experience with production of cymbals based on technology and automation.

Universal Set: 14 in. hi-hat, 16 in. crash, 20 in. ride

Hi-hat

Size: 14 in.

Weight: medium top / medium heavy bottom

Volume: medium soft to medium loud

Stick sound: dry, pronounced

Intensity: lively

Sustain: medium

Chick sound: soft, tight

Sound character: Medium bright, clean, focused. Narrow range, fairly clean mix. Even, balanced feel. Bright, full, controlled open sound. Mellow, defined chick sound. Controllable hi-hat for all-round playing.

Crash
Size: 16 in.

Weight: medium

Volume: medium soft to medium loud

Stick sound: fairly washy

Intensity: lively

Sustain: medium short

Bell character: integrated

Sound character: Fairly dark, full, focused. Medium range, clean mix. Even, responsive feel, explosive attack. A versatile crash for all-purpose playing.

Ride
Size: 20 in.

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.