Difference between revisions of "Paiste Alpha 19" Rock Crash"
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'''Paiste's Description:''' [[Paiste Rock Crash#Alpha|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Paiste's Description:''' [[Paiste Rock Crash#Alpha|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
'''Review:''' "The Rock crashes, which range in size 16" through 20", were extra bright and immediate. They made their statement and decayed in a relatively quick fashion."<br> | '''Review:''' "The Rock crashes, which range in size 16" through 20", were extra bright and immediate. They made their statement and decayed in a relatively quick fashion."<br> | ||
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: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:''' [[Dave Witte]] | + | |
| + | '''Review:''' (NOTE: This review is for the brilliant version) "For harder hitters, Alpha Brilliant Rock cymbals include 16" ($221), 17" ($245), 18" ($270), 19" ($287), and 20" ($305) crashes; 20" ($305), 22" ($388), and 24" ($472) rides; 14" ($350) and 15" ($396) hi-hats; and an 18" China ($270). The lathing pattern on these is much tighter and more uniform than that of the Thin and Medium models. There were a few gems in the Rock line that caught my ear by having the most balanced overall sound. These were the 17" and 19" crashes, which had a bright, shimmering tone that opened up surprisingly quickly for such heavy cymbals. The 16" and 18" crashes were a bit pitchy and constrained, while the 20" was a little too mellow for my taste. (I expected that sucker to roar.) All of these cymbals required a strong stroke to bring them to a full voice, but the 17" and 19" were the most user-friendly." | ||
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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:''' [[Brad Roberts (JiZMak Da Gusha)]], [[Dave Witte]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:57, 26 December 2025
Group: Crashes
Type: Rock Crash
Size: 19 Inch
Series: Alpha
Weight: 1804g
Median Weight: 1804g (n=1)
Years of production: 2010 - 2016
Sound file: unknown
Paiste's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The Rock crashes, which range in size 16" through 20", were extra bright and immediate. They made their statement and decayed in a relatively quick fashion."
- 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) "For harder hitters, Alpha Brilliant Rock cymbals include 16" ($221), 17" ($245), 18" ($270), 19" ($287), and 20" ($305) crashes; 20" ($305), 22" ($388), and 24" ($472) rides; 14" ($350) and 15" ($396) hi-hats; and an 18" China ($270). The lathing pattern on these is much tighter and more uniform than that of the Thin and Medium models. There were a few gems in the Rock line that caught my ear by having the most balanced overall sound. These were the 17" and 19" crashes, which had a bright, shimmering tone that opened up surprisingly quickly for such heavy cymbals. The 16" and 18" crashes were a bit pitchy and constrained, while the 20" was a little too mellow for my taste. (I expected that sucker to roar.) All of these cymbals required a strong stroke to bring them to a full voice, but the 17" and 19" were the most user-friendly."
- Review written by Michael Dawson ("Paiste Alpha Brilliant Series Cymbals", Modern Drummer, May 2010, p.23)
Artist/song where it can be heard: Brad Roberts (JiZMak Da Gusha), Dave Witte
