Difference between revisions of "Paiste Alpha 18" Metal Crash"
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'''Size:''' 18 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 18 Inch<br> | ||
'''Series:''' [[Paiste Alpha#Alpha|Alpha]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[Paiste Alpha#Alpha|Alpha]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Weight:''' 1538g, 1564g<br> | + | '''Weight:''' 1530g, 1537g, 1538g, 1564g<br> |
| + | '''Median Weight:''' 1538g (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:''' | + | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/0Js7EOkuh4A?si=B27_ILtqPx80z46A Alpha 18" Metal Crash] <br> |
| + | [https://youtu.be/n4WVu-TXoTQ?si=o_EhDUAGmjdBgr-c Alpha 17" Metal Crash & 18" Metal Crash]<br> | ||
'''Paiste's Description:''' [[Paiste Metal Crash#Alpha|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Paiste's Description:''' [[Paiste Metal Crash#Alpha|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Review:''' <br> | + | '''Review:''' "For you metal drummers out there, Paiste makes this one in the Alpha line, which includes 17″, 18″, 19″, and 20″ sizes, all in a Brilliant finish (shined with an abrasive). There is also a 20″ Alpha Metal Ride available. Alphas are made from a B8 alloy (92% copper, 8% tin), and this can be seen in its very coppery color. It’s thick, heavy, and delivers a bright punch that will cut through any stack of guitar amplifiers. It will take a beating, for sure. In fact, when I ran the test, it overloaded my microphones, so I had to back them off a few more inches. My microphones will handle up to 130 dB!" <br> |
| − | Review written by <br> | + | |
| + | :Review written by John E. Johnson, Jr. ("Paiste 18″ Alpha Brilliant Metal Crash Cymbal",hometheaterhifi.com, November 11, 2010)<br> | ||
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| + | '''Review:''' "The Metal crashes sounded similar to the Rock models but had higher pitches, a bit more volume, and a dirtier timbre. The 17" actually sounded smaller than I expected, while the 18" had a fast, flashy crash sound. The 19" and 20" Metal crashes were slower to respond but built up to a huge roar when used for crash/ride patterns."<br> | ||
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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 | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' unknown | ||
Latest revision as of 10:06, 19 October 2025
Group: Crashes
Type: Metal Crash
Size: 18 Inch
Series: Alpha
Weight: 1530g, 1537g, 1538g, 1564g
Median Weight: 1538g (n=4)
Years of production: 2010 - 2016
Sound file: Alpha 18" Metal Crash
Alpha 17" Metal Crash & 18" Metal Crash
Paiste's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "For you metal drummers out there, Paiste makes this one in the Alpha line, which includes 17″, 18″, 19″, and 20″ sizes, all in a Brilliant finish (shined with an abrasive). There is also a 20″ Alpha Metal Ride available. Alphas are made from a B8 alloy (92% copper, 8% tin), and this can be seen in its very coppery color. It’s thick, heavy, and delivers a bright punch that will cut through any stack of guitar amplifiers. It will take a beating, for sure. In fact, when I ran the test, it overloaded my microphones, so I had to back them off a few more inches. My microphones will handle up to 130 dB!"
- Review written by John E. Johnson, Jr. ("Paiste 18″ Alpha Brilliant Metal Crash Cymbal",hometheaterhifi.com, November 11, 2010)
Review: "The Metal crashes sounded similar to the Rock models but had higher pitches, a bit more volume, and a dirtier timbre. The 17" actually sounded smaller than I expected, while the 18" had a fast, flashy crash sound. The 19" and 20" Metal crashes were slower to respond but built up to a huge roar when used for crash/ride patterns."
- Review written by Michael Dawson ("Paiste Alpha Brilliant Series Cymbals", Modern Drummer, May 2010, p.23)
Artist/song where it can be heard: unknown
