Difference between revisions of "Paiste Noise Works 12/16" Trash Set"
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'''Review:''' "Trash Sets combine medium-sized (and fairly inexpensive) nickel-silver bottom cymbals with smaller (and really inexpensive) brass cymbals for a trashy, white-noise sort of effect (and an appealing low price). The top cymbals are heavily hammered, with edges somewhat resembling Paiste’s Sound Edge rippled hi-hat bottoms. This “wave” prevents the top cymbal from marrying fully with the bottom one. The bottom cymbals have an inverted outer lip. (That is, the flange points down.) Three versions are available: 12" (top) / 16" (bottom), 14"/18",and 16"/20". <br> | '''Review:''' "Trash Sets combine medium-sized (and fairly inexpensive) nickel-silver bottom cymbals with smaller (and really inexpensive) brass cymbals for a trashy, white-noise sort of effect (and an appealing low price). The top cymbals are heavily hammered, with edges somewhat resembling Paiste’s Sound Edge rippled hi-hat bottoms. This “wave” prevents the top cymbal from marrying fully with the bottom one. The bottom cymbals have an inverted outer lip. (That is, the flange points down.) Three versions are available: 12" (top) / 16" (bottom), 14"/18",and 16"/20". <br> | ||
The 12"/16" combination offered pleasing sustain that barked in the industrial sense, but curiously reminded me of tambourines in church. When tightened down, the metal sound stood out and the sustain shortened. A wondrous drum ’n’bass combination, I could see these sneaking into a singer-songwriter milieu."<br> | The 12"/16" combination offered pleasing sustain that barked in the industrial sense, but curiously reminded me of tambourines in church. When tightened down, the metal sound stood out and the sustain shortened. A wondrous drum ’n’bass combination, I could see these sneaking into a singer-songwriter milieu."<br> | ||
| − | Review written by T. Bruce | + | Review written by T. Bruce Wittet ("Paiste Noise Works Cymbals - From Trashy To Classy", Modern Drummer, November 2002, p. 46)<br> |
'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' unknown | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' unknown | ||
Revision as of 03:12, 9 July 2024
Group: Cymbal Stacks
Type: Trash Set
Size: 12/16 Inch
Series: Noise Works
Weight: ?g
Years of production: 2002 - 2009
Sound file: unknown
Paiste's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "Trash Sets combine medium-sized (and fairly inexpensive) nickel-silver bottom cymbals with smaller (and really inexpensive) brass cymbals for a trashy, white-noise sort of effect (and an appealing low price). The top cymbals are heavily hammered, with edges somewhat resembling Paiste’s Sound Edge rippled hi-hat bottoms. This “wave” prevents the top cymbal from marrying fully with the bottom one. The bottom cymbals have an inverted outer lip. (That is, the flange points down.) Three versions are available: 12" (top) / 16" (bottom), 14"/18",and 16"/20".
The 12"/16" combination offered pleasing sustain that barked in the industrial sense, but curiously reminded me of tambourines in church. When tightened down, the metal sound stood out and the sustain shortened. A wondrous drum ’n’bass combination, I could see these sneaking into a singer-songwriter milieu."
Review written by T. Bruce Wittet ("Paiste Noise Works Cymbals - From Trashy To Classy", Modern Drummer, November 2002, p. 46)
Artist/song where it can be heard: unknown
