Paiste RUDE 20" China

Group: Chinas (& Swishes)
Type: China / China Type
Size: 20 Inch
Series: RUDE
Weight: 1930g (Original White Label), 1986g (1984 Serial Number), 1986g (1994 Serial Number), 1992g (1984 Serial Number), 1996g, 1998g (1987 Serial Number), 2000g (1983 Serial Number), 2016g (1985 Serial Number), 2027g, 2040g, 2055g (6 rivets, Original White Label), 2060 (Original White Label), 2095g
Median Weight: 2000g (n=13)
Years of production: 1982 - 1985 as RUDE, 1986 - 1993 as 3000 RUDE, 1994 - 1999 as 2002 RUDE, 2008 - ?
Sound file: RUDE 20" China
RUDE 20" China
RUDE 20" China
RUDE 20" China
RUDE 18" and 20" Chinas & 2002 20" China
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Review: "Paiste's Rude range of instruments now have their 'China-types'too. These, however, are the more traditional sort with square-shouldered bell and upturned flange. Two popular sizes are being produced, 18" and 20", both in a medium weight. They're much less tasteful sounding than the Novo; much brasher. They have a really good explosive sound which would be perfect for punctuation. I preferred the crash sound with the cymbal the right way up, and the ride with it upside-down. If used like this there are four distinct sounds possible including inside the bell."

Review written by Bob Henrit ("Assorted Paistes - Cymbalcheck", International Musician & Recording World, January 1985)

Review: The 20" RUDE China is higher in pitch than the 2002 20" China, but lower in pitch than the RUDE 18" China. (see my video comparison linked above) This is trashy, loud, with a slightly "biting" sound. (I do think the 18" version of this model has a bit more trash and sustain.)
It does have nice stick definition if you enjoy occasionally riding on China cymbals. (and it sounds exotic when doing this!)

Review written by Bluejacketsfan

Review: "Novo Chinas are yet another Paiste innovation. These cymbals are designed so that the bell and downward edge of the China are on the same side, creating a unique tonal character. These Chinas were more exotic than trashy, with a pang sound that was deep and complex rather than jarring. Sustain was long yet even, and although it was made for louder environments, I felt the 20" Novo ($450) was quite dynamic and performed well at medium volume or in a textural atmosphere.

The 20" RUDE China ($450) was very dark, pingy, weighty, and explosive. This is a no-nonsense China meant to scream and shout. It's the cymbal equivalent of a two-year-old child's full-blown temper tantrum."

Review written by David Ciauro ("2002 and RUDE Wild Series, Nova Chinas", Modern Drummer, November 2009, p. 32)

Artist/song where it can be heard: Denny Carmassi, Hellhammer, Inferno, Joey Jordison, Doane Perry, Rod Quinn, Scott Rockenfield, Gina Schock, Chad Wackerman