Sound Character: Bright, warm, full, shimmering. Wide range, clean mix. Even, very responsive feel. Very versatile all-purpose crash. The definitive classic rock crash sound.

Basics
Sizes: 14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"
Weight: Medium
Volume: Medium

Character
Sound color: Bright
Frequency range: Wide
Frequency mix: Clean

Function
Stick Sound: Washy
Response Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Medium
Bell character: Integrated
Feel: Medium

Sound Character: Dark, warm, smoky. Medium wide range, complex mix. Buttery, soft feel with quick response. Rich, dark, mystical crash sound with tender clarity. Extremely lively cymbal for broad accents and crashes in intimate to semi-loud settings. Well suited for delicate ride patterns or mallet swells. «For those guys who really appreciate just having a cymbal that can do everything, the larger Dark Crashes can do anything. Very crash-able, and if you want to ride on them, they will give you all the ride patterns in the world.» - Gregory Hutchinson

Sound Character: Fairly dark, warm, gentle. Fairly narrow range, complex mix. Buttery feel, very responsive. Warm, gentle crash sound with a quick decay. Multifunctional cymbal for fast, soft accents and delicate ride patterns. Also well suited for hand playing and mallet work.

Basics
Sizes: 18", 19", 20"
Weight: Light
Volume: Soft

Character
Sound color: Dark
Frequency range: Narrow
Frequency mix: Rough/Complex/Rich

Function
Stick Sound: Washy
Response Intensity: Medium
Sustain: Medium
Bell character: Integrated
Feel: Soft

The PAISTE Gong Mallet M3 is designed for precision and durability, delivering clear, resonant strikes on gongs of all sizes. Featuring a comfortable handle and high-quality mallet head, it ensures controlled dynamics and rich tonal response, making it ideal for concert, orchestral, and studio use.

Paiste PST 5 Band Pair – 14″ Hand Cymbals (0000665014)
A brass cymbal duo made from premium CuSn8 “2002” bronze, crafted for marching band, concert, and orchestral use. Weighing around 1.9 kg, they offer bright, clean projection with excellent clarity and sensitivity. Includes felts and straps for immediate performance readiness.

• Weight: ~1.9 kg (4.2 lb) per pair

• Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze (“2002 Bronze”)

• Sound: Bright, focused, energetic with warm overtones and responsive playability

• Use Case: Ideal for marching, orchestral percussion, and ensemble settings—suitable for both indoor and outdoor performance contexts

Sound Character: 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.

Basics
Sizes: 18", 19", 20"
Weight: Heavy
Volume: Loud

Character
Sound color: Bright
Frequency range: Wide
Frequency mix: Clean

Function
Stick Sound: Washy
Response Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Long
Bell character: Integrated
Feel: Heavy

Sound Character: Warm, mellow, low, full. Narrow range, medium clean mix. Very responsive with crisp attack and fast fade. Well suited for lower volume playing.

Sound Character: A fusion of darkness, energy, projection and brilliance. Very wide range, complex, musical mix. Responsive feel, extremely controllable. Woody, silvery, spanky ping over crunchy, thriving wash. Extremely versatile, flexible ride for wide ranging application in modern blended music styles. Mark II: Tends to be a bit livelier and brighter. This manifests itself in the overall sound character and in particular in the bell and ping sound. Mark II also has a bit more volume potential due to its more open character.

Basics
Sizes: 20", 21", 22"
Weight: Medium
Volume: Medium

Character
Sound color: Dark
Frequency range: Medium
Frequency mix: Medium

Function
Stick Sound: Pingy
Response Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Medium
Bell character: Integrated
Feel: Medium

The PAISTE 101 Brass Ride Cymbal delivers bright, full-bodied sound and consistent projection, ideal for beginner and intermediate drummers. Made from durable brass alloy, this ride cymbal provides clear articulation, smooth stick response, and long-lasting performance, perfect for practice, rehearsals, or small live performances.

Sound Character: Medium Bright, silvery, warm, full, transparent. Fairly narrow range, clean mix. Extremely responsive, fades fast with beautiful, dark shimmer. Suited for fast playing.

Basics
Sizes: 14", 15", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
Weight: Light
Volume: Medium

Character
Sound color: Dark
Frequency range: Narrow
Frequency mix: Clean

Function
Stick Sound: Washy
Response Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Short
Bell character: Integrated
Feel: Medium

Sound Character: Very bright, full, high pitched. Wide range, clean mix. Responsive, swelling attack with long fade, extremely cutting. Very well suited wherever strong, cutting, powerful crashes are needed.

Basics
Sizes: 16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
Weight: Heavy
Volume: Loud

Character
Sound color: Bright
Frequency range: Wide
Frequency mix: Clean

Function
Stick Sound: Washy
Response Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Long
Bell character: Integrated
Feel: Heavy

The PAISTE 201 Bronze 16″ Crash Cymbal delivers bright, dynamic sound with clear attack and balanced sustain, perfect for beginner and intermediate drummers. Crafted from high-quality B8 bronze alloy, this crash cymbal ensures durability and consistent tone for practice, rehearsals, or small live performances.

Sound Character: Warm, mellow, low, full. Narrow range, medium clean mix. Very responsive with crisp attack and fast fade. Well suited for lower volume playing.

The PAISTE 101 Universal Brass Cymbal Set offers bright, energetic sound with impressive durability, making it ideal for beginners and intermediate drummers. Featuring a balanced 14″ hi-hat, 16″ crash, and 20″ ride, this versatile set delivers consistent tone across all playing styles. Designed with PAISTE’s precision craftsmanship, the 101 series combines affordability with professional quality, perfect for practice, studio, or stage.

Sound Character: Medium bright, full, warm, brilliant. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Fast, responsive feel. Full, bright, energetic open sound. Sharp, full chick sound. The original, once patented, wavy bottom hi-hat design. The 17" version adds extraordinary boost, low end and crisp projection.

Basics
Sizes: 13", 14", 15", 17"
Weight: Medium
Volume: Medium

Character
Sound color: Medium
Frequency range: Wide
Frequency mix: Rough/Complex/Rich

Function
Stick Sound: Pingy
Response Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Medium
Chick Sound: Pronounced
Feel: Medium

Sound Character: Dark, warm, smoky. Medium wide range, complex mix. Buttery, soft feel with quick response. Rich, dark, mystical crash sound with tender clarity. Extremely lively cymbal for broad accents and crashes in intimate to semi-loud settings. Well suited for delicate ride patterns or mallet swells. «For those guys who really appreciate just having a cymbal that can do everything, the larger Dark Crashes can do anything. Very crash-able, and if you want to ride on them, they will give you all the ride patterns in the world.» - Gregory Hutchinson

The PAISTE 201 Bronze 16″ Crash Cymbal provides warm, bright, and dynamic sound with excellent projection. Made from high-quality B8 bronze alloy, it delivers clear attack and balanced sustain, making it ideal for beginner and intermediate drummers. Perfect for practice, rehearsals, and small to medium live performances.

Sound Character: 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.

Basics
Sizes: 18", 19", 20"
Weight: Heavy
Volume: Loud

Character
Sound color: Bright
Frequency range: Wide
Frequency mix: Clean

Function
Stick Sound: Washy
Response Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Long
Bell character: Integrated
Feel: Heavy

The PAISTE 101 Brass Essential Set is designed for drummers seeking bright, powerful sound and reliable performance. This set features a 14″ hi-hat and 18″ crash cymbal crafted from high-quality brass, offering crisp response and vibrant tone ideal for practice, rehearsal, or live performance. A perfect choice for beginners and advancing drummers who want professional sound at an affordable price.

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.

Basics
Sizes: 14", 15"
Weight: Heavy
Volume: Loud

Character
Sound color: Bright
Frequency range: Wide
Frequency mix: Clean

Function
Stick Sound: Pingy
Response Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Medium
Chick Sound: Pronounced
Feel: Heavy

Sound Character: Dark, warm, smoky, breathy. Fairly wide range, complex mix. Soft feel with a quick response. Very well crashable. Controllable, peppery stick sound over a dark layered oriental, smoky wash. A ride cymbal that can easily be used in a small jazz club setting and flourish in other styles such as blues or country music.

Basics
Sizes: 20", 22"
Weight: Light
Volume: Soft

Character
Sound color: Dark
Frequency range: Wide
Frequency mix: Rough/Complex/Rich

Function
Stick Sound: Washy
Response Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Medium
Bell character: Integrated
Feel: Soft

The PAISTE 101 Brass Hi-Hat Top Cymbal 14″ delivers bright, crisp, and precise sound with excellent stick definition. Made from durable brass alloy, this top hi-hat cymbal ensures fast response and reliable performance, making it ideal for beginner and intermediate drummers for practice, rehearsal, and small live performances.

Sound Character: Warm, mellow, low, full. Narrow range, medium clean mix. Very responsive with crisp attack and fast fade. Well suited for lower volume playing.

Basics
Sizes: 16", 17", 18"
Weight: Light
Volume: Soft

Character
Sound color: Medium
Frequency range: Narrow
Frequency mix: Clean

Function
Stick Sound: Washy
Response Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Short
Bell character: Integrated
Feel: Soft

The PAISTE PST 3 Essential Cymbal Set is perfect for beginner and intermediate drummers seeking bright, musical sound at an affordable price. Featuring a 13″ hi-hat and 18″ crash made from durable PST 3 bronze alloy, this set delivers clear, lively tones with quick response and consistent projection. Ideal for practice, rehearsals, and small performances.

Sound Character: Medium bright, full, warm. Medium wide range, balanced, clean mix. Even feel. Clear, full open sound. Clean, balanced chick sound. A very good all-purpose hi-hat.

Basics
Sizes: 14"
Weight: Medium
Volume: Medium

Character
Sound color: Medium
Frequency range: Wide
Frequency mix: Clean

Function
Stick Sound: Balanced
Response Intensity: Medium
Sustain: Medium
Chick Sound: Soft
Feel: Medium

Sound Character: Hissing, roaring, metallic, shimmering. Narrow range, fairly complex mix. Very responsive, balanced feel, especially controllable while crash/riding. A strong, piercing, crash paired with a growling decay. Very sturdy crash cymbal for louder musical applications in aggressive drumming styles.

Basics
Sizes: 18", 20"
Weight: Medium
Volume: Loud

Character
Sound color: Bright
Frequency range: Narrow
Frequency mix: Rough/Complex/Rich

Function
Stick Sound: Pingy
Response Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Short
Bell character: Integrated
Feel: Medium

Paiste 101 Brass 13″ Hi‑Hat 
A compact yet powerful hi-hat from Paiste’s entry-level 101 Brass series. It offers dynamic medium-bright tone, crisp stick sound, and tight chick response—perfect for versatile playing in small venues, rehearsals, or practice.

• Weight: ~1.7 kg (3.75 lb) for the pair

• Materials: MS63 Brass (top: medium, bottom: medium-heavy)

• Sound Characteristics: Dry, pronounced stick, lively intensity, medium sustain, mellow chick

• Volume: Medium-soft to medium-loud

• Applications: Ideal for developing drummers, school bands, and multi-genre use

Sound Character: Medium bright, full, warm, brilliant. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Fast, responsive feel. Full, bright, energetic open sound. Sharp, full chick sound. The original, once patented, wavy bottom hi-hat design. The 17" version adds extraordinary boost, low end and crisp projection.

Basics
Sizes: 13", 14", 15", 17"
Weight: Medium
Volume: Medium

Character
Sound color: Medium
Frequency range: Wide
Frequency mix: Rough/Complex/Rich

Function
Stick Sound: Pingy
Response Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Medium
Chick Sound: Pronounced
Feel: Medium

The PAISTE PST 3 Universal Cymbal Set is designed for beginner and intermediate drummers seeking a versatile, musical sound. Featuring a 14″ hi-hat, 16″ crash, and 20″ ride cymbal crafted from PST 3 bronze alloy, this set delivers bright, lively tones with balanced sustain. Perfect for practice, studio work, or small performances, offering professional-quality sound at an affordable price.

Paiste 101 Brass 14″ Crash (Model 0000141414)
A reliable medium-weight brass crash cymbal from Paiste’s entry-level 101 series. Crafted from MS63 brass, it delivers a balanced, focused tone with quick response and controlled sustain. With a washy stick feel and medium-bright character, it is ideal for drummers seeking a versatile crash suitable for both soft and louder musical passages.

• Weight: ~0.78 kg (1.72 lb), medium

• Volume: Medium-soft to medium-loud

• Tone: Fairly dark yet focused with a clean frequency mix

• Stick Sound: Washed and lively with explosive attack

• Sustain: Medium-short, precise accents

• Use: A go-to crash for practice, rehearsal, performance, and educational kits

Sound Character: Very bright, slightly trashy, full, exotic. Wide range, complex mix. Fast, responsive, explosive crash, loud, clear defined bell. Very unique, versatile china for flexible application.

Basics
Sizes: 18", 20"
Weight: Medium
Volume: Loud

Character
Sound color: Bright
Frequency range: Wide
Frequency mix: Rough/Complex/Rich

Function
Stick Sound: Pingy
Response Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Long
Bell character: Integrated
Feel: Medium