Difference between revisions of "Paiste Alpha 8" Thin Splash"
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[[File:Alpha 8 Thin Splash 3.jpg|thumb|right|450px|]] | [[File:Alpha 8 Thin Splash 3.jpg|thumb|right|450px|]] | ||
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'''Group:''' [[Paiste Cymbal Type#Splashes (and Bells)|Splashes]]<br> | '''Group:''' [[Paiste Cymbal Type#Splashes (and Bells)|Splashes]]<br> | ||
'''Type:''' [[Paiste Thin Splash|Thin Splash]]<br> | '''Type:''' [[Paiste Thin Splash|Thin Splash]]<br> | ||
'''Size:''' 8 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 8 Inch<br> | ||
'''Series:''' [[Paiste Alpha|Alpha]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[Paiste Alpha|Alpha]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Weight:''' 162g, 165g<br> | + | '''Weight:''' 162g, 165g, 165g (Custom blue Colorsound)<br> |
| + | '''Median Weight:''' 165g (n=3)<br> | ||
'''Years of production:''' [[Paiste 2010 Expansion#2010|2010]] - [[Paiste 2016 Phase Out#Alpha|2016]]<br> | '''Years of production:''' [[Paiste 2010 Expansion#2010|2010]] - [[Paiste 2016 Phase Out#Alpha|2016]]<br> | ||
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/r_fDNLR5Obw Alpha 8" Thin Splash] <br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/r_fDNLR5Obw Alpha 8" Thin Splash] <br> | ||
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'''Review:''' "The 8" and 10" thin splashes possessed a fairly classic splash sound: fast, bright, and short. <br> | '''Review:''' "The 8" and 10" thin splashes possessed a fairly classic splash sound: fast, bright, and short. <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> |
'''Review:''' (NOTE: This review is for the brilliant version) "The 8" and 10" Thin splashes really impressed me with their quick, crisp, and shattered-glass-like qualities. These were great all-around splash cymbals that sounded just as good as, if not better than, many higher-priced models." | '''Review:''' (NOTE: This review is for the brilliant version) "The 8" and 10" Thin splashes really impressed me with their quick, crisp, and shattered-glass-like qualities. These were great all-around splash cymbals that sounded just as good as, if not better than, many higher-priced models." | ||
| − | Review written by Michael Dawson ("Paiste Alpha Brilliant Series Cymbals", Modern Drummer, May 2010, p.22)<br> | + | :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 01:27, 26 November 2025
Group: Splashes
Type: Thin Splash
Size: 8 Inch
Series: Alpha
Weight: 162g, 165g, 165g (Custom blue Colorsound)
Median Weight: 165g (n=3)
Years of production: 2010 - 2016
Sound file: Alpha 8" Thin Splash
Alpha 8" Thin Splash
Paiste's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The 8" and 10" thin splashes possessed a fairly classic splash sound: fast, bright, and short.
- 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) "The 8" and 10" Thin splashes really impressed me with their quick, crisp, and shattered-glass-like qualities. These were great all-around splash cymbals that sounded just as good as, if not better than, many higher-priced models."
- Review written by Michael Dawson ("Paiste Alpha Brilliant Series Cymbals", Modern Drummer, May 2010, p.22)
Artist/song where it can be heard: unknown
