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[[File:Dim_16_TCh_top.jpg|thumb|right|450px|Dimensions 16" Thin China Top]]
 
'''Group:''' [[Paiste Cymbal Type#Chinas (and Swishes)|Chinas (& Swishes)]]<br>
 
'''Group:''' [[Paiste Cymbal Type#Chinas (and Swishes)|Chinas (& Swishes)]]<br>
 
'''Type:''' [[Paiste Thin China|Thin China]]<br>
 
'''Type:''' [[Paiste Thin China|Thin China]]<br>
 
'''Size:''' 16 Inch<br>
 
'''Size:''' 16 Inch<br>
 
'''Series:''' [[Paiste Dimensions#Dimensions|Dimensions]]<br>
 
'''Series:''' [[Paiste Dimensions#Dimensions|Dimensions]]<br>
'''Weight:''' ?g<br>
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'''Weight:''' 789g (2004 Serial Number), 790g<br>
'''Years of production:''' ? - ?<br>
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'''Median Weight:''' 790g (n=2)<br>
'''Sound file:''' unknown<br>
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'''Years of production:''' [[Paiste 1999 Expansion#Dimensions|1999]] - 2005<br>
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'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/E1kGjkXjbwk Dimensions 14/16/18/20 Thin China Set]<br>
 
'''Paiste's Description:''' [[Paiste Thin China#Dimensions|<<< - >>>]]<br>
 
'''Paiste's Description:''' [[Paiste Thin China#Dimensions|<<< - >>>]]<br>
'''Review:''' <br>
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'''Review:''' "The Dimensions Chinas are very thin, so you'd want to invert them to avoid destroying the edge. The bells have a traditional cup shape with an extra-tight lathing pattern. The surfaces of the cymbals have extra bands of hammering in concentric circles, almost like a finishing touch. Some were near the bell, some around the middle, some out at the edge, and some in combination. <br>All three sizes (but especially the 20") responded well to being struck in different areas. The pitch of the spread seemed to rise as I moved nearer to the bell. I hesitate to use the word "trashy" in describing these cymbals because I liked their sound so much, but that aspect was definitely there—along with plenty of projection. Each cymbal had its own gong-like character and pitch, ranging from floating and high in the 16" to low and smoky in the 20". <br>As with the crashes, the larger Chinas had more power when struck or rolled with mallets. The 16" topped out quickly, but the18" was full of potential. The 20" was a virtual furnace of sound, giving off waves of heat.<br> These Chinas would work well in low- to medium-volume settings, the larger ones having the greatest capacity. In addition, I'd consider playing ride patterns on the 20" cymbal in a very quiet situation, using sticks or brushes."<br>
Review written by <br>
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:Review written by Chap Ostrander ("Paiste Dimensions Cymbals", Modern Drummer, April 2000, pp.49-50)<br>
'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' [[Paiste Derek Roddy#Derek Roddy|Derek Roddy]]
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'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' [[Paiste Sam Bryant#Sam Bryant|Sam Bryant]], [[Paiste Dean Butterworth#Dean Butterworth|Dean Butterworth]], [[Paiste Alex Gonzalez#Alex Gonzalez|Alex Gonzalez]], [[Derek Roddy#Paiste|Derek Roddy]]

Latest revision as of 22:16, 27 July 2025

Dimensions 16" Thin China Top

Group: Chinas (& Swishes)
Type: Thin China
Size: 16 Inch
Series: Dimensions
Weight: 789g (2004 Serial Number), 790g
Median Weight: 790g (n=2)
Years of production: 1999 - 2005
Sound file: Dimensions 14/16/18/20 Thin China Set
Paiste's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The Dimensions Chinas are very thin, so you'd want to invert them to avoid destroying the edge. The bells have a traditional cup shape with an extra-tight lathing pattern. The surfaces of the cymbals have extra bands of hammering in concentric circles, almost like a finishing touch. Some were near the bell, some around the middle, some out at the edge, and some in combination.
All three sizes (but especially the 20") responded well to being struck in different areas. The pitch of the spread seemed to rise as I moved nearer to the bell. I hesitate to use the word "trashy" in describing these cymbals because I liked their sound so much, but that aspect was definitely there—along with plenty of projection. Each cymbal had its own gong-like character and pitch, ranging from floating and high in the 16" to low and smoky in the 20".
As with the crashes, the larger Chinas had more power when struck or rolled with mallets. The 16" topped out quickly, but the18" was full of potential. The 20" was a virtual furnace of sound, giving off waves of heat.
These Chinas would work well in low- to medium-volume settings, the larger ones having the greatest capacity. In addition, I'd consider playing ride patterns on the 20" cymbal in a very quiet situation, using sticks or brushes."

Review written by Chap Ostrander ("Paiste Dimensions Cymbals", Modern Drummer, April 2000, pp.49-50)

Artist/song where it can be heard: Sam Bryant, Dean Butterworth, Alex Gonzalez, Derek Roddy