Paiste Signature 21" Silver Mellow Ride

Group: Rides
Type: Silver Mellow Ride
Size: 21 Inch
Series: Signature
Weight: 2406g, 2461g, 2465g, 2504g, 2510g, 2514g, 2518g (2006 Serial Number), 2546g, 2547g, 2556g (2004 Serial Number)
Median Weight: 2512g (n=10)
Years of production: 2003 - ?
Sound file: Signature 21" Silver Mellow Ride
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Review: "I found the Silver Mellow ride's combination of rich and dry sonics characteristics quite appealing. It responded well to the stick in a quiet and medium-loud range, producing mellow, silvery shimmer with a nice harmonic mix. As this sound unfolded, the medium spread revealed a cushion of air underneath, which is a sound that I usually associate with a dry ride. The cymbal's overall pitch was low, providing a nice foundation when I played it in combination with other cymbals. A reliable bell echoed the characteristics of the cymbal body, while remaining distinct in sound.
The cymbal proved to be a very versatile ride. Its relatively low pitch, along with its other characteristics, would allow it to fit into many settings."

Review written by Martin Patmos ("Product Close-up - New Paiste Signature and 2002 Classic Models - Smooth Rides and Big Crashes", Modern Drummer, June 2004, pp. 32-33)

Review: "The 21" Silver Mellow ride is indeed silvery sounding. It has a tingling, high pitch over a warm background. The stick sound is uncannily clear but quite soft, not a million miles from a flat ride. It has a relatively narrow frequency range that won't clutter the overall sound of your band."

Review written by MusicRadar Team ("Paiste Signature Series Splashes review", Musicradar.com, November 23, 2007)

Artist/song where it can be heard: Nigel Olsson