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

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

Paiste PST 3 Essential Cymbal Set – 13″ Hi‑Hat + 18″ Crash/Ride
A premium entry-level cymbal duo made from MS63 brass, delivering bright, clean, and full-bodied sound. The 13″ hi-hat offers balanced chick tone and clarity, while the 18″ crash/ride offers energetic accents and a smooth ride wash—perfect for beginners and intermediate drummers.

• Weight: Approx. 5 kg (11.05 lb) total

• Material: MS63 brass alloy

• Sound: Bright, clear, and focused—versatile for multiple styles

• Included Cymbals: 13″ medium hi-hats, 18″ medium-heavy crash/ride

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. 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

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

Paiste PST 3 Universal Set – 14″ Hi‑Hat + 16″ Crash + 20″ Ride
An MS63 brass three-piece set offering versatile, bright, and balanced tones suitable for all-round musical styles.

• Set weight: ~11.9 lb (5.4 kg) for cymbals; ~10 kg (22 lb) packed

• Material: MS63 brass alloy

• Sound: Bright, clean, powerful with a balanced frequency range

• Use: Perfect for beginner to intermediate drummers; ideal for practice, rehearsals, and live settings

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

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, 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

Paiste PST 5 N Effects Pack – 10″ Splash + 18″ China
Add dynamic accent tools to your kit with this high-quality bronze effects pair. Featuring a quick, bright 10″ splash and a fiery, trashy 18″ China, this set delivers expressive tone and rich character:

• Alloy: B8 Bronze (CuSn8)

• Weight: 0.62 lb splash; China medium-heavy; total ~3.25 kg (7.15 lb)

• Sound Character: Bright bursts and aggressive accents — ideal for modern sound design

• Use: Perfect for accenting grooves, adding color, and enhancing tonal variety