Difference between revisions of "Paiste Alpha 14" China"
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'''Group:''' [[Paiste Cymbal Type#Chinas (and Swishes)|Chinas (& Swishes)]]<br> | '''Group:''' [[Paiste Cymbal Type#Chinas (and Swishes)|Chinas (& Swishes)]]<br> | ||
'''Type:''' [[Paiste China|China]]<br> | '''Type:''' [[Paiste China|China]]<br> | ||
'''Size:''' 14 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 14 Inch<br> | ||
'''Series:''' [[Paiste Alpha#Alpha|Alpha]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[Paiste Alpha#Alpha|Alpha]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Weight:''' | + | '''Weight:''' 605g<br> |
| − | '''Years of production:''' | + | '''Median Weight:''' 605g (n=1)<br> |
| − | '''Sound file:'''unknown<br> | + | '''Years of production:''' [[Paiste 1996 Expansion#Alpha|1996]] - 2009<br> |
| + | '''Sound file:''' unknown<br> | ||
'''Paiste's Description:''' [[Paiste China#Alpha|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Paiste's Description:''' [[Paiste China#Alpha|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Review:''' <br> | + | '''Review:''' "The new 14" model produced a very brief explosion, and not as much spread or wash as I like to hear from a China cymbal. It seemed a bit thick and thus sounded a little clangy. The 18" model, however, had much more spread (owing to its larger size) and sounded much trashier."<br> |
| − | Review written by <br> | + | :Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Product Close-Up - New Paiste Cymbals And Sounds", Modern Drummer, Jan. 1997, p. 37)<br> |
| − | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | + | '''Review:''' "With a bright "kang" sound, the 14" China was a lot of fun..."<br> |
| + | :Review written by Martin Patmos ("Paiste's Redesigned Alpha Cymbals - Updated Looks And Sound", Modern Drummer, September 2006, p. 36)<br> | ||
| + | '''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)<br> | ||
| + | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' [[Paiste Inferno#Inferno|Inferno]], [[Aquiles Priester]]<br> | ||
Latest revision as of 22:26, 17 August 2025
Group: Chinas (& Swishes)
Type: China
Size: 14 Inch
Series: Alpha
Weight: 605g
Median Weight: 605g (n=1)
Years of production: 1996 - 2009
Sound file: unknown
Paiste's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The new 14" model produced a very brief explosion, and not as much spread or wash as I like to hear from a China cymbal. It seemed a bit thick and thus sounded a little clangy. The 18" model, however, had much more spread (owing to its larger size) and sounded much trashier."
- Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Product Close-Up - New Paiste Cymbals And Sounds", Modern Drummer, Jan. 1997, p. 37)
Review: "With a bright "kang" sound, the 14" China was a lot of fun..."
- Review written by Martin Patmos ("Paiste's Redesigned Alpha Cymbals - Updated Looks And Sound", Modern Drummer, September 2006, p. 36)
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: Inferno, Aquiles Priester
