Difference between revisions of "Paiste Alpha 16" Medium Crash"
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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:''' 1097g (Regular finish), 1114g (Brilliant finish)<br> | + | '''Weight:''' 1097g (Regular finish), 1110g, 1114g (Brilliant finish), 1121g<br> |
| + | '''Median Weight:''' 1112g (n=4)<br> | ||
'''Years of production:''' [[Paiste 2010 Expansion#Alpha|2010]] - [[Paiste 2016 Phase Out#Alpha|2016]]<br> | '''Years of production:''' [[Paiste 2010 Expansion#Alpha|2010]] - [[Paiste 2016 Phase Out#Alpha|2016]]<br> | ||
'''Sound file:''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFU1sZol26k Alpha 16" Medium Crash]<br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFU1sZol26k Alpha 16" Medium Crash]<br> | ||
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzQoE0oDgss Alpha 16" Medium Crash]<br> | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzQoE0oDgss Alpha 16" Medium Crash]<br> | ||
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCCN_fOzFfM Alpha 16" Medium Crash]<br> | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCCN_fOzFfM Alpha 16" Medium Crash]<br> | ||
| + | [https://youtu.be/rqimTLt19yA?si=GtBAOyMhZa3ivvji Alpha 16" Medium Crash & 16" Rock Crash]<br> | ||
'''Paiste's Description:''' [[Paiste Medium Crash#Alpha|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Paiste's Description:''' [[Paiste Medium Crash#Alpha|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
'''Review:''' "I liked the Medium crashes the best of all, because they seemed to have the most character. Whether it was the punchy 14" or the all-purpose 16" and 18" models, the medium crashes were explosive, with a big, round, full-bodied sound."<br> | '''Review:''' "I liked the Medium crashes the best of all, because they seemed to have the most character. Whether it was the punchy 14" or the all-purpose 16" and 18" models, the medium crashes were explosive, with a big, round, full-bodied sound."<br> | ||
| − | Review written by Martin Patmos ("Paiste's Redesigned Alpha Cymbals - Updated Looks And Sound", Modern Drummer, September 2006, p. 36)<br> | + | :Review written by Martin Patmos ("Paiste's Redesigned Alpha Cymbals - Updated Looks And Sound", Modern Drummer, September 2006, p. 36)<br> |
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| + | '''Review:''' (NOTE: This review is for the brilliant version) "Alpha Brilliant Mediums consist of 14" ($175), 16" ($221), and 18" ($270) crashes and 13" ($294) and 14" ($350) hi-hats. These cymbals have the same lathing and hammering pattern as the Thin models, and they feel very similar in weight. When played, the Medium crashes were firmer and less responsive than the Thins, and they had a bit of a pitchy undertone that I didn't find terribly pleasing when I listened to them alone. But if you play in a loud rock band, you probably won't notice these nuances, plus you'll likely need the extra durability these cymbals provide. They were a bit louder and brighter than the Thins, and they had a slightly longer sustain. My favorite of the three was the 18" crash." | ||
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| + | :Review written by Michael Dawson ("Paiste Alpha Brilliant Series Cymbals", Modern Drummer, May 2010, p.22)<br> | ||
'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' unknown | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' unknown | ||
Latest revision as of 09:48, 19 October 2025
Group: Crashes
Type: Medium Crash
Size: 16 Inch
Series: Alpha
Weight: 1097g (Regular finish), 1110g, 1114g (Brilliant finish), 1121g
Median Weight: 1112g (n=4)
Years of production: 2010 - 2016
Sound file: Alpha 16" Medium Crash
Alpha 16" Medium Crash
Alpha 16" Medium Crash
Alpha 16" Medium Crash & 16" Rock Crash
Paiste's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "I liked the Medium crashes the best of all, because they seemed to have the most character. Whether it was the punchy 14" or the all-purpose 16" and 18" models, the medium crashes were explosive, with a big, round, full-bodied sound."
- Review written by Martin Patmos ("Paiste's Redesigned Alpha Cymbals - Updated Looks And Sound", Modern Drummer, September 2006, p. 36)
Review: (NOTE: This review is for the brilliant version) "Alpha Brilliant Mediums consist of 14" ($175), 16" ($221), and 18" ($270) crashes and 13" ($294) and 14" ($350) hi-hats. These cymbals have the same lathing and hammering pattern as the Thin models, and they feel very similar in weight. When played, the Medium crashes were firmer and less responsive than the Thins, and they had a bit of a pitchy undertone that I didn't find terribly pleasing when I listened to them alone. But if you play in a loud rock band, you probably won't notice these nuances, plus you'll likely need the extra durability these cymbals provide. They were a bit louder and brighter than the Thins, and they had a slightly longer sustain. My favorite of the three was the 18" crash."
- Review written by Michael Dawson ("Paiste Alpha Brilliant Series Cymbals", Modern Drummer, May 2010, p.22)
Artist/song where it can be heard: unknown
