Paiste 2002 18" Power Crash
Group: Crashes
Type: Power Crash
Size: 18 Inch
Series: 2002
Weight: 1584g (2009 Serial Number), 1636g, 1636g, 1640g, 1646g, 1646g, 1650g (2008 Serial Number), 1655g, 1658g, 1659g, 1675g
Median Weight: 1646g (n=11)
Years of production: 1994 - ?, 2003 - Present
Sound file: 2002 18" Power Crash
2002 18" Power Crash
2002 18" Power Crash
2002 18" Power Crash
2002 18" Power Crash
2002 18" Power Crash
2002 18" Power Crash
2002 18" Power Crash
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Review: Heavy weight. Medium loud to very loud. This cymbal is the closest crash in the current line up to rival the (late) 2002 rock and dimensions power crashes. A very cutting, bright, loud, hard sounding crash. A perfect crash for rock and metal. The clean, smooth finish makes this crash very appealing! A strong, loud crash with "classic" 2002 crash sounds, nothing "gongy" or unnatural sounding! My idea of a perfect crash is this 2002 power crash. IMO, this rates top 3 crashes ever!
- Review written by ROMAN
Review: Exactly what ROMAN said: powerful, cutting, loud, great for rock and metal. I compared this to my 2000 18" Power Crash and the 2002 version is higher-pitched, and in my opinion, it has a bit more cut.
- Review written by Stranjluv101
Review: "The 2002 Classic Power Crashes are heavier and slightly higher in pitch than their thin cousins. They had an explosive, bright, cutting impact that quickly opened up, with a wash that played out evenly through a long decay. The 16" Power Crash was very versatile, and would make a good general crash in any charged situation.
The 18"- and especially the 20"- Power Crashes had a lot to offer. As crashes that produce maximum impact and volume, one couldn't wish for more. But these two cymbals were also large and heavy enough to work effectively as rides. These bonus characteristics were more evident in the 20". Protracted riding on it built up a swell and crescendo that was a musically effective lead-in to the point at which I finally crashed on it.
The bells of the 18" and 20" cymbals were also interesting. They had a sound that was slightly separated from the body of the cymbal- a sort of tangy ring. Very distinctive."
- Review written by Martin Patmos ("Product Close-up - New Paiste Signature and 2002 Classic Models - Smooth Rides and Big Crashes", Modern Drummer, June 2004, p.33)
Artist/song where it can be heard: Charlie Benante, Alvino Bennett, Alex Gonzalez, Joey Jordison, Matt Laug, Nicko McBrain, Phil Rudd
