Difference between revisions of "Paiste Alpha 16" China"
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'''Size:''' 16 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 16 Inch<br> | ||
'''Series:''' [[Paiste Alpha#Alpha|Alpha]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[Paiste Alpha#Alpha|Alpha]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Weight:''' 845g, 965g<br> | + | '''Weight:''' 845g, 907g, 940g, 965g<br> |
| + | '''Median Weight:''' 924g (n=4)<br> | ||
'''Years of production:''' [[Paiste 1991 Expansion#1992|1991]] - [[Paiste 2006 Phase Out#Alpha|2006]]<br> | '''Years of production:''' [[Paiste 1991 Expansion#1992|1991]] - [[Paiste 2006 Phase Out#Alpha|2006]]<br> | ||
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/9pZgHlwroxU Alpha 16" China]<br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/9pZgHlwroxU Alpha 16" China]<br> | ||
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'''Paiste's Description:''' [[Paiste China#Alpha|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Paiste's Description:''' [[Paiste China#Alpha|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
'''Review:''' "The 16" and 18" China Types didn't produce what I would call a typical "Chinese" sound. Now, don't misunderstand me here: I much preferred these cymbals to more traditional China types. I found them more musical and much less "trashy"— and yet they were still a strong contrast to the other Alpha models. So as far as I'm concerned, they served the function of China types completely; they simply did it in a slightly different manner from the norm" <br> | '''Review:''' "The 16" and 18" China Types didn't produce what I would call a typical "Chinese" sound. Now, don't misunderstand me here: I much preferred these cymbals to more traditional China types. I found them more musical and much less "trashy"— and yet they were still a strong contrast to the other Alpha models. So as far as I'm concerned, they served the function of China types completely; they simply did it in a slightly different manner from the norm" <br> | ||
| − | Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Product Close-Up - Paiste Alpha Cymbals", Modern Drummer, Nov. 1992, p. 44) <br> | + | |
| + | :Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Product Close-Up - Paiste Alpha Cymbals", Modern Drummer, Nov. 1992, p. 44) <br> | ||
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| + | '''Review:''' "Alpha Chinas come in 14" ($175), 16" ($221), and 18" ($270) sizes. All three have squared-off bells and deep flanged edges. While not as trashy as traditional Chinese-made crashes, these accent cymbals provided a quick and explosive attack with a fairly short, hissing decay. The 18" produced the gnarliest tones, while the 14" sounded the closest to a traditional Chinese hand cymbal. Again, for a tighter and trashier accent, I'd recommend stacking some splashes or crash cymbals on top." | ||
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| + | :Review written by Michael Dawson ("Paiste Alpha Brilliant Series Cymbals", Modern Drummer, May 2010, p.23)<br> | ||
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'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' unknown<br> | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' unknown<br> | ||
Latest revision as of 13:47, 13 August 2025
Group: Chinas (& Swishes)
Type: China
Size: 16 Inch
Series: Alpha
Weight: 845g, 907g, 940g, 965g
Median Weight: 924g (n=4)
Years of production: 1991 - 2006
Sound file: Alpha 16" China
Alpha 16" China
Paiste's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The 16" and 18" China Types didn't produce what I would call a typical "Chinese" sound. Now, don't misunderstand me here: I much preferred these cymbals to more traditional China types. I found them more musical and much less "trashy"— and yet they were still a strong contrast to the other Alpha models. So as far as I'm concerned, they served the function of China types completely; they simply did it in a slightly different manner from the norm"
- Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Product Close-Up - Paiste Alpha Cymbals", Modern Drummer, Nov. 1992, p. 44)
Review: "Alpha Chinas come in 14" ($175), 16" ($221), and 18" ($270) sizes. All three have squared-off bells and deep flanged edges. While not as trashy as traditional Chinese-made crashes, these accent cymbals provided a quick and explosive attack with a fairly short, hissing decay. The 18" produced the gnarliest tones, while the 14" sounded the closest to a traditional Chinese hand cymbal. Again, for a tighter and trashier accent, I'd recommend stacking some splashes or crash cymbals on top."
- Review written by Michael Dawson ("Paiste Alpha Brilliant Series Cymbals", Modern Drummer, May 2010, p.23)
Artist/song where it can be heard: unknown
