Full, rich, energetic with a definite dark side. Crunchy, with a meaty bite. Very wide range, very complex mix. Extremely balanced, very responsive feel. Full dark, rich, shimmering, biting open/closed sound. Beautiful, fat, meaty, crisp, cutting chick sound. Fast, responsive, articulate with excellent feel and playability. An immensely versatile hi-hat that combines finesse and articulation with raw energy and cutting power.

Medium bright, full, rich. Wide range, balanced mix. Even response with clear, silvery stick sound supported by full wash. Very musical, general purpose ride with big sound.

The PST 5 series utilizes a sheet metal production process, machine hammering and CuSn8 Bronze for a beginner cymbal defined by bright tonality and a "tinny" character.

Paiste Sound Technology stands for first-class manufactured cymbals and high-quality sound design at an affordable price. Considering recent musical trends, the PST 5 was newly designed by Paiste's Swiss Sound Development Team. Visually the PST 5 were consciously altered only in detail but their fundamental sonic value changed considerably.

Bosphorus New Orleans series 14" Hi Hats are very light weight and play very light, however, they can open up when played aggressively. These hats have a natural dark sound and a crisp and dry "chick". A perfect jazz hi hat pair for the vintage crowd.

Gold RAW Series cymbals are buffed from non-lathed Turk style cymbals. Bosphorus Gold Series, fuses the “old world” warmth of handmade cymbals with the cutting power, projection, and durability needed in contemporary settings. And now the new RAW finish produces more definitive & focused Sound while offering maximum response with plenty of projection.

Gold RAW Series cymbals are buffed from non-lathed Turk style cymbals. Bosphorus Gold Series, fuses the “old world” warmth of handmade cymbals with the cutting power, projection, and durability needed in contemporary settings. And now the new RAW finish produces more definitive & focused Sound while offering maximum response with plenty of projection.

Argentums are non-lathed and finished with a chemical process which contains silver. These cymbals have a higher pitched response than other non-lathed ranges thanks to the unique process that has been developed by Bosphorus, creating a cymbal with a harder surface; hence the higher pitch. It has a controlled delay and a focused definition where every strike is immediate creating a truly magic.

Argentums are non-lathed and finished with a chemical process which contains silver. These cymbals have a higher pitched response than other non-lathed ranges thanks to the unique process that has been developed by Bosphorus, creating a cymbal with a harder surface; hence the higher pitch. It has a controlled delay and a focused definition where every strike is immediate creating a truly magic.

The Swiss-handcrafted Paiste Masters Dark Crash/Ride truly excels as both a crash and as a ride cymbal. Its warm wash and papery attack are offset by a dry, defined ping and smoky, focused bell tone — which suits it quite well for jazz, blues, rock, and any style of music that places dynamic control in the drummer's hands. The Masters Dark Crash/Ride's traditional B20 (CuSn20) bronze construction delivers exceptional musical character and an expressive range of sounds.

Paiste cymbals have amazed the drumming world for over 100 years with their clarity, rich voice, and remarkable sustain. The Paiste Signature Dark Energy Mk II ride cymbals carry on that tradition with a wide-ranging tone and the kind of even, balanced wash.

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

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

Paiste 900 Series Cymbals are more physically flexible than many other cymbals, resulting in a lot of give and control at low volumes. Partially made by hand and partly by machine, they feature a dark finish which highlights lathing and hammer marks for a hip aesthetic.

The Paiste 14" 900 Series China is a China Cymbal with a 900 Series, Made of B8 (2002) Bronze, Explosive crash sound for accentuated effects & Special darker.

Paiste's 900 Series crashes combine every drop of their 100+ years of cymbal-making knowledge to deliver a sensitive crash that reacts perfectly to your playing style. Whether you're a heavy hitter or have a light touch, the 900 Series crash responds to your touch with a versatile sound that transcends all musical genres. It has a medium bright characteristic with a full-bodied punch and warm undertones that lets it sit nicely in the mix, and just the right amount of sustain that hangs around then gets out of the way.