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

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

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

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

Paiste PST 3 Essential Cymbal Set – 14″ Hi‑Hat + 18″ Crash/Ride
A premium entry-level brass cymbal duo designed for budding drummers and educators. Precision-crafted from MS63 brass, this set delivers warm, clean, and focused tones:

• 14″ Hi-Hat: Medium-bright with crisp “chick” and clear stick definition

• 18″ Crash/Ride: Medium-heavy for energetic crash accents and smooth ride wash

• Weight: ~3.6 kg (8 lb) total

• Versatility: Ideal for practice, rehearsal, and live performance

Sound Character: Dark, soft, warm, fast. Wide range, complex mix. Very soft feel, very responsive. Delicately whooshing effect cymbal with a round, balanced decay for short accents in low to moderate music settings.

Sound Character: Wild, roaring, dark, trashy, shimmering. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Responsive feel. Aggressive, widespread, shattering attack with an oriental, acidic decay. Perfectly suited for all types of extreme musical styles that require a sturdy, almost uncontrollable China.

Basics
Sizes: 19"
Weight: Medium
Volume: Loud

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

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

Paiste 101 Brass 13″ Hi‑Hat Top (Model 0000144113)
A medium-weight top cymbal from Paiste’s 101 Brass line, crafted from MS63 brass. Delivers a clean, focused tone with dry and pronounced stick response. Volume ranges from soft to loud, perfect for versatile performance across styles.

• Weight: Medium category

• Volume: Medium soft to medium loud

Sound Character: Aggressive, shattering, powerful. Fairly narrow range, dense, tight mix. Heavy feel, powerful attack, with brilliant, silvery highs and midrange heavy body. Strong, extremely cutting crash for heavy playing.

Paiste PST 3 Effects Cymbal Pack – 10″ Splash + 18″ China
This dynamic duo of medium-weight brass cymbals brings expressive accents and exotic tones to your kit. Ideal for adding flair and texture, the 10″ splash delivers fast, clean bursts, while the 18″ China offers trashy crashes and vibrant accents.

• Material: MS63 brass

• Weight: ~2.54 kg total (cymbals)

• Includes: 10″ Splash, 18″ China

• Best For: Accent work, color tones, creative expression

Paiste 201 Bronze 14″ Crash

A versatile, medium-weight crash cymbal made from B8 bronze (CuSn8). With a warm, rich tone, expressive wash, and lively stick response, it excels across a range of dynamics and musical styles—perfect for drummers seeking reliable performance in rehearsal, studio, or live settings.

• Weight: ~1.5 lb (680 g), medium weight

• Tone: Bright and warm with clean stick sound

• Sustain: Medium-short, accent-focused feel

• Best For: Multi-genre use—studio work, live gigs, and educational kits

PST 8 cymbals are crafted from the legendary 2002 bronze, refined through traditional hand hammering and perfected with the unique handmade Reflector finish. These hallmarks of Swiss workmanship make these cymbals pure Paiste instruments, yet they are as attractively priced as the other successful Paiste Sound Technology series.

• Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as "2002 Bronze"
• Sound: Bright, clean, full, focused, cutting and energetic with clarity, warmth, and tonal definition
• 14" Reflector Rock Hats
• 16" Reflector Rock Crash
• 20" Reflector Rock Ride

Sound Character: Medium bright, full, exotic, fairly trashy. Wide range, complex mix. Responsive, full sounding crash, complex, trashy ride. The definitive classic rock china sound.

Basics
Sizes: 16", 18", 20"
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
Bell character: Integrated
Feel: Medium

Paiste PST 5 N Rock Cymbal Set – 14″ Hi‑Hat + 16″ Crash + 20″ Rock Ride
A heavy-duty bronze cymbal trio engineered for rock and louder musical styles. Crafted from CuSn8 “2002” bronze, this set delivers cutting attacks, full-bodied crashes, and a piercing ride to cut through any mix.

• Set Weight: ~6.39 kg (14.1 lb) for cymbals; ~10 kg packaged

• Material: CuSn8 bronze (2002 alloy)

• Sound Profile: Bright, powerful, focused medium-heavy to heavy weights built for high-volume genres

• Gear Included: 14″ Sound-Edge hi-hats, 16″ Rock crash, 20″ Rock ride

• Use Cases: Designed for rock, hard rock, heavy styles perfect for drummers needing volume and definition

Paiste PST 3 Band Pair – 14″ Hand Cymbals (0000645014)
Premium marching/orchestral cymbals crafted from Swiss-German MS63 brass alloy. This 14″ pair includes hand straps and felts, weighing approximately 1.7 kg. They offer bright, clean, and powerful tone, medium sustain, and expressive projection—designed for youth ensembles, orchestras, and parades.

• Weight: ~1.7 kg (3.8 lb) per pair

• Alloy: MS63 Brass

• Sound Profile: Bright and clean attack, balanced overtones, medium sustain

• Includes: Felts and straps for hand hold

• Ideal For: Marching bands, concert percussion, orchestral performance

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

Paiste M3 Gong Mallet – 22″–24″ Gong
A premium, weighted mallet crafted for Symphonic and Planet gongs sized between 22″ and 24″. Featuring a solid aluminum handle with vinyl grip, a core optimized for full, resonant strike response, and a soft felt-and-fur-wrapped head, it delivers warm, rich tone with controlled projection.

• Weight: 314 g (11 oz)

• Length: 400 mm (15.75″)

• Head Diameter: 90 mm (3.5″)

• Materials: Aluminum shaft, specially weighted core, plush felt & fur head

• Ideal For: Gong players and sound healers seeking full-bodied resonance and precise control

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

Paiste 101 Brass 20″ Ride (Model 0000141620)
A versatile, medium-heavy ride from the 101 Brass series. Crafted from durable MS63 brass, it offers a focused, warm tone with a controllable sizzle and clean balance—ideal for varied styles and applications.

• Weight: 2 kg (4.4 lb), medium-heavy

• Material: MS63 Brass Alloy

• Tone: Fairly dark, full-bodied, with mellow, warm wash and a balanced bell ping

• Volume: Soft to medium-loud — suitable for both stage and studio

A reliable, budget-friendly ride cymbal with classic Paiste tone and versatility.

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

Paiste 201 Bronze 20″ Ride (Model 0000151620)
A robust, medium-heavy ride cymbal crafted from B8 bronze alloy. It delivers bright, warm tones with a full bell and balanced stick response. Engineered for versatility, it excels across medium to loud settings, providing controlled wash and lively dynamics.

• Material: B8 Bronze (CuSn8)

• Weight: ~2.2 kg (4.9 lb), medium-heavy

• Tone Profile: Bright, full-bodied, warm; even sustain, lively feel

• Ideal For: Studio, rehearsal, live environments; suitable for diverse musical styles

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.

Ushering in a higher standard of sound and durability, the 101 series stay true to the renown Paiste quality whilst offering an affordable option for the aspiring drummer looking for high performance and quality sound at an attainable price. Nothing is sacrificed in the pursuit of performance, the tonal properties of these cymbals are bright and pronounced, they punch well above their weight and perform within any musical context be it soft and subtle or heavy and bold. Supplied as individual units or pre-configured box sets, a wide selection is available to ensure you have the best tools at your disposal as you begin your musical journey.

Since
2005

Alloy
MS63 Brass

Applications
All volume settings • Live playing • Entire range of music styles

Sound
Overall – musical, harmonic, powerful

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

Paiste 201 Bronze 16″ Crash (Model 0000151416)
A versatile, medium-weight crash cymbal made from B8 bronze (CuSn8). It offers bright warmth with a full, brilliant sound and lively feel—ideal for dynamic play across styles, from soft accents to energetic hits.

• Weight Category: Medium

• Volume: Medium (soft to loud)

• Tone Characteristics: Washy stick response, bright & warm tonal profile, clean mix

• Sustain & Feel: Medium sustain, lively attack, responsive playing feel

• Best For: All-purpose use—great for live performance, rehearsal, and studio recording

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