Paiste Black Alpha 20" Hyper Ride

Group: Rides
Type: Hyper Ride
Size: 20 Inch
Series: Black Alpha II
Weight: 2706g, 2710g (2012 Serial Number), 2730g
Median Weight: 2710g (n=3)
Years of production: 2012 - ?
Sound file: Black Alpha 20" Ride
Black Alpha 20" Ride
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Review: "Striking around the bow of the ride shows this cymbal is awarded with significant bite, producing a crisp sharp 'ping'. Its frosty wash is easily controllable by striking in a variety of positions - up near the bell there is little or no build but down near the edge it's full-on from the first hit.

These cymbals are designed to sever through walls of distorted guitar with a pitch that is high, but not at all unpleasant. The medium-sized unobtrusive bell is sufficiently sized for the stick shoulder to clout without having to think carefully about aiming for it. When given a few hefty wallops, this produces a slightly lower pitch than the bow but speaks volumes, helping elevate any guitar solo or bond a middle-eight section."

Review written by Dave Holmes ("Paiste Black Alpha 'Hyper' Cymbals review", musicradar.com, January 14, 2013)

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