Difference between revisions of "Paiste Traditionals 20" Medium Heavy Ride"
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'''Review:''' "This cymbal completes the basic rides in Paiste's superb Traditionals line, joining the previously introduced Light, Thin, Medium Light, and Medium models. The objective was to retain the "light, warm, and smoky" wash that defines the line, but to add attack definition and power for higher-volume playing situations. In my view, the latter goal—which was clearly achieved—over-shadows the former, detracting from the real distinction of the Traditionals: that dark, breathy sound associated with the jazz greats of the '50s and '60s. However, if you're looking for a versa-tile ride that is fairly strong, yet with a touch of that old-jazz-cymbal wash, this one is worth a listen." <br> | '''Review:''' "This cymbal completes the basic rides in Paiste's superb Traditionals line, joining the previously introduced Light, Thin, Medium Light, and Medium models. The objective was to retain the "light, warm, and smoky" wash that defines the line, but to add attack definition and power for higher-volume playing situations. In my view, the latter goal—which was clearly achieved—over-shadows the former, detracting from the real distinction of the Traditionals: that dark, breathy sound associated with the jazz greats of the '50s and '60s. However, if you're looking for a versa-tile ride that is fairly strong, yet with a touch of that old-jazz-cymbal wash, this one is worth a listen." <br> | ||
:Review written by Rich Watson ("Paiste Cymbals "Mixed Bag"", Modern Drummer, November 1999, p.42) <br> | :Review written by Rich Watson ("Paiste Cymbals "Mixed Bag"", Modern Drummer, November 1999, p.42) <br> | ||
| − | ''' Artist/song where it can be heard:''' [[Jeff Campitelli]], [[Paiste André "Dédé" Ceccarelli#André "Dédé" Ceccarelli|André "Dédé" Ceccarelli]], [[Paiste Ian Froman#Ian Froman|Ian Froman]], [[Paiste Claudio Slon#Claudio Slon|Claudio Slon]], [[ | + | ''' Artist/song where it can be heard:''' [[Jeff Campitelli]], [[Paiste André "Dédé" Ceccarelli#André "Dédé" Ceccarelli|André "Dédé" Ceccarelli]], [[Paiste Ian Froman#Ian Froman|Ian Froman]], [[Paiste Claudio Slon#Claudio Slon|Claudio Slon]], [[Joey Waronker#Paiste|Joey Waronker]] |
Latest revision as of 04:58, 7 February 2026
Group: Rides
Type: Medium Heavy Ride
Size: 20 Inch
Series: Traditionals
Weight: 2350g, 2386g (Etched logo), 2393g, 2503g (2008 Serial Number)
Median Weight: 2390g (n=4)
Used Prices: $200 - $325 (median $250) n=9
Years of production: 1999 - 2011
Sound file: Traditionals 20" Medium Heavy Ride
Traditionals 20" Medium Heavy Ride
Traditionals 20" Medium Heavy Ride
Traditionals 20" Medium Heavy Ride
Traditionals 20" Medium Heavy Ride
Paiste's Description: Medium Heavy Ride
Review: "This cymbal completes the basic rides in Paiste's superb Traditionals line, joining the previously introduced Light, Thin, Medium Light, and Medium models. The objective was to retain the "light, warm, and smoky" wash that defines the line, but to add attack definition and power for higher-volume playing situations. In my view, the latter goal—which was clearly achieved—over-shadows the former, detracting from the real distinction of the Traditionals: that dark, breathy sound associated with the jazz greats of the '50s and '60s. However, if you're looking for a versa-tile ride that is fairly strong, yet with a touch of that old-jazz-cymbal wash, this one is worth a listen."
- Review written by Rich Watson ("Paiste Cymbals "Mixed Bag"", Modern Drummer, November 1999, p.42)
Artist/song where it can be heard: Jeff Campitelli, André "Dédé" Ceccarelli, Ian Froman, Claudio Slon, Joey Waronker
