Difference between revisions of "Paiste Alpha 18" Thin Crash"
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'''Review:''' "My favorite among all the Alphas I test-ed was the 16" Thin Crash. It was absolutely delightful, with a delicacy and a spread that belied the surprising volume it was able to create. The 18" version exchanged some of the delicacy for additional depth and volume."<br> | '''Review:''' "My favorite among all the Alphas I test-ed was the 16" Thin Crash. It was absolutely delightful, with a delicacy and a spread that belied the surprising volume it was able to create. The 18" version exchanged some of the delicacy for additional depth and volume."<br> | ||
| − | Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Product Close-Up - Paiste Alpha Cymbals", Modern Drummer, Nov. 1992, p. 44)<br> | + | :Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Product Close-Up - Paiste Alpha Cymbals", Modern Drummer, Nov. 1992, p. 44)<br> |
'''Review:''' "The Thin crashes were lower in pitch and very responsive, producing a vibrant wash with a longer decay than the Rock models. The 14" and 16" thin models spoke quickly, while the 17" and 18" sizes were great for their big swell."<br> | '''Review:''' "The Thin crashes were lower in pitch and very responsive, producing a vibrant wash with a longer decay than the Rock models. The 14" and 16" thin models spoke quickly, while the 17" and 18" sizes were great for their big swell."<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) "Of all the Alpha cymbals, the Thin models were the most playable, having the softest feel and the quickest response. They were also the most all- purpose, delivering classic Paiste tones that were glassy and sibilant with a touch of complexity. The 14" crash was very fast and crisp and had a well-balanced overall sound that wasn't too pitchy or too trashy. It also didn't fall prey to sounding overly splash-like, as 14" crashes often do. The 16" Thin crash, however, was a little too hollow sounding for my tastes. It didn't seem to open up as fully as the 14", and there was a bit of pitchy hum in its sustain that made it a bit gongy. The 17" crash was my personal favorite of this group, as it possessed all of the qualities that I like in a crash: crisp attack; quick response; open, full voice; shimmering sustain; and strong presence. The 18" sounded very similar to the 17", but with a slightly darker sustain. This cymbal is a prime candidate for crash/ride choruses." | '''Review:''' (NOTE: This review is for the brilliant version) "Of all the Alpha cymbals, the Thin models were the most playable, having the softest feel and the quickest response. They were also the most all- purpose, delivering classic Paiste tones that were glassy and sibilant with a touch of complexity. The 14" crash was very fast and crisp and had a well-balanced overall sound that wasn't too pitchy or too trashy. It also didn't fall prey to sounding overly splash-like, as 14" crashes often do. The 16" Thin crash, however, was a little too hollow sounding for my tastes. It didn't seem to open up as fully as the 14", and there was a bit of pitchy hum in its sustain that made it a bit gongy. The 17" crash was my personal favorite of this group, as it possessed all of the qualities that I like in a crash: crisp attack; quick response; open, full voice; shimmering sustain; and strong presence. The 18" sounded very similar to the 17", but with a slightly darker sustain. This cymbal is a prime candidate for crash/ride choruses." | ||
| − | 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 21:52, 4 January 2026
Group: Crashes
Type: Thin Crash
Size: 18 Inch
Series: Alpha
Weight: 1300g (Original Alpha), 1324g (Original Alpha)
Median Weight: 1312g (n=2)
Years of production: 1995 - 2016
Sound file: Alpha 18" Thin Crash
Alpha 18" Thin Crash
Alpha 18" Thin Crash
Paiste's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "My favorite among all the Alphas I test-ed was the 16" Thin Crash. It was absolutely delightful, with a delicacy and a spread that belied the surprising volume it was able to create. The 18" version exchanged some of the delicacy for additional depth and volume."
- Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Product Close-Up - Paiste Alpha Cymbals", Modern Drummer, Nov. 1992, p. 44)
Review: "The Thin crashes were lower in pitch and very responsive, producing a vibrant wash with a longer decay than the Rock models. The 14" and 16" thin models spoke quickly, while the 17" and 18" sizes were great for their big swell."
- 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) "Of all the Alpha cymbals, the Thin models were the most playable, having the softest feel and the quickest response. They were also the most all- purpose, delivering classic Paiste tones that were glassy and sibilant with a touch of complexity. The 14" crash was very fast and crisp and had a well-balanced overall sound that wasn't too pitchy or too trashy. It also didn't fall prey to sounding overly splash-like, as 14" crashes often do. The 16" Thin crash, however, was a little too hollow sounding for my tastes. It didn't seem to open up as fully as the 14", and there was a bit of pitchy hum in its sustain that made it a bit gongy. The 17" crash was my personal favorite of this group, as it possessed all of the qualities that I like in a crash: crisp attack; quick response; open, full voice; shimmering sustain; and strong presence. The 18" sounded very similar to the 17", but with a slightly darker sustain. This cymbal is a prime candidate for crash/ride choruses."
- Review written by Michael Dawson ("Paiste Alpha Brilliant Series Cymbals", Modern Drummer, May 2010, p.22)
Artist/song where it can be heard: unknown
