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PAISTE 18″ Masters Extra Thin Crash – 0005501118

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AED1,950.00

The Paiste 18″ Masters Extra Thin Crash delivers an exceptionally soft, warm, and highly responsive character. Hand-crafted for drummers who value expressive, nuanced dynamics, this cymbal opens instantly with a buttery feel and rich musicality. Its ultra-thin weight provides a quick, airy response with dark overtones, making it ideal for jazz, blues, acoustic sets, orchestral percussion, and studio recording. As part of the Masters Series, it offers premium craftsmanship, refined articulation, and a smooth, organic crash that blends naturally in any musical environment.

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Paiste 18″ Masters Extra Thin Crash – Fast, Sensitive 18″ Crash Cymbal

HIGHLIGHTS

18″ crash from the Masters series — extra thin weight for maximum responsiveness
Warm, dark, gentle crash tone with a soft, washy character
Quick response and fast decay — ideal for delicate accents, subtle crashes, or ride-style patterns
Lightweight and expressive — responds well to soft strokes, mallets or hand-playing
Medium-short to medium sustain — controlled wash suitable for soft to medium-volume musical settings
Versatile: usable as a crash, crash-ride, or for subtle dynamic work (jazz, acoustic, Latin, etc.)

Sound & Performance Overview

The Paiste 18″ Masters Extra Thin Crash delivers a smooth, warm and relatively dark crash voice. Its thin, responsive build opens quickly with light strikes, giving a soft, musical wash rather than a loud, cutting crash — making it suitable for jazz, blues, acoustic settings, or any context needing subtle dynamics and texture. Because of its quick decay and controlled sustain, it's also useful as a crash-ride or for delicate accents rather than heavy, loud crash hits.

SPECIFICATIONS

Paiste 18 inch Masters Extra Thin Crash Cymbal

Diameter: 18″
Series: Masters Extra Thin
Weight: Extra thin / Light
Alloy: Traditional Bronze (CuSn20 / B20)
Finish: Traditional / Lathed
Sound Character: Warm, dark, smooth crash — mellow wash with soft overtones
Stick Sound: Washy / soft attack rather than bright ping
Volume: Low to medium loud — suited for subtle dynamics rather than high-volume hits
Sustain: Quick to medium — fast decay for controlled dynamics
Ideal Use Cases: Jazz, blues, acoustic-oriented music, small venues, studio work, subtle crash/ride patterns, mallet or hand-play accents