Difference between revisions of "Paiste Alpha 18" Medium 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:''' 1480g, 1492g, 1510g, 1520g<br> | + | '''Weight:''' 1480g, 1487g, 1488g, 1492g, 1510g, 1520g<br> |
| − | '''Median Weight:''' | + | '''Median Weight:''' 1490g (n=6)<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:''' unknown<br> | '''Sound file:''' unknown<br> | ||
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'''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> |
| − | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | + | '''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> | ||
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| + | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' [[Brad Roberts (JiZMak Da Gusha)]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:57, 26 December 2025
Group: Crashes
Type: Medium Crash
Size: 18 Inch
Series: Alpha
Weight: 1480g, 1487g, 1488g, 1492g, 1510g, 1520g
Median Weight: 1490g (n=6)
Years of production: 2010 - 2016
Sound file: unknown
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: Brad Roberts (JiZMak Da Gusha)
