Difference between revisions of "Paiste Alpha 18" Rock Crash"
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'''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> | ||
: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> | ||
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'''Review:''' "The Brilliant finish on cymbals has become very popular. This one is the Alpha Brilliant Rock Crash, and is a cousin to the Alpha Brilliant Metal Crash reviewed here. | '''Review:''' "The Brilliant finish on cymbals has become very popular. This one is the Alpha Brilliant Rock Crash, and is a cousin to the Alpha Brilliant Metal Crash reviewed here. | ||
The close-up photo shows the lathing is about the same for both cymbals, but the hammering is not quite as deep in the Rock Crash."<br> | The close-up photo shows the lathing is about the same for both cymbals, but the hammering is not quite as deep in the Rock Crash."<br> | ||
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:Review written by John E. Johnson, Jr. ("Paiste 18″ Alpha Brilliant Rock Crash Cymbal",hometheaterhifi.com, November 12, 2010)<br> | :Review written by John E. Johnson, Jr. ("Paiste 18″ Alpha Brilliant Rock Crash Cymbal",hometheaterhifi.com, November 12, 2010)<br> | ||
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| + | '''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:''' [[Dave Witte]] | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' [[Dave Witte]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:30, 30 June 2025
Group: Crashes
Type: Rock Crash
Size: 18 Inch
Series: Alpha
Weight: 1532g, 1541g, 1542g
Median Weight: 1541g (n=3)
Years of production: 2010 - 2016
Sound file: Alpha 18" Rock Crash
Alpha 18" Rock Crash
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: "The Brilliant finish on cymbals has become very popular. This one is the Alpha Brilliant Rock Crash, and is a cousin to the Alpha Brilliant Metal Crash reviewed here.
The close-up photo shows the lathing is about the same for both cymbals, but the hammering is not quite as deep in the Rock Crash."
- Review written by John E. Johnson, Jr. ("Paiste 18″ Alpha Brilliant Rock Crash Cymbal",hometheaterhifi.com, November 12, 2010)
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: Dave Witte
