Paiste Masters Dark Crash 17"

General

Looking for a sparkling, sharp and bright-sounding cymbal with a wide volume range, ideally suited for metal? Then forget about this 17-inch Dark Crash. This is because these cymbals have a predominantly dark, deep and warm sound. A fast response and a soft stick definition make these cymbals very suitable for a variety of styles, especially in acoustic settings or at smaller gigs. This 17-inch Dark Crash has a mysterious sound, full of beautiful overtones that also perform excellently when you use the cymbal as a ride.

Paiste Master Dark Crash

For the Masters Dark Crash, Paiste's team collaborated with none other than Gregory Hutchinson. Hutchinson probably needs little introduction among (jazz) drummers. He has played with the likes of Betty Carter, Ray Brown, Dianne Reeves, Wynton Marsalis, John Scofield, Roy Hargrove, Diana Krall, Joshua Redman and Harry Connick Jr; to name just a modest list. The cymbals that Hutchinson made with Paiste have a medium thickness. They are made of a so-called CuSn20 alloy. Like basically all Paiste cymbals, these cymbals are handmade and hammered at the factory in Switzerland. As a result, no two cymbals sound exactly the same.

In general, these cymbals have a warm, deep sound. The bell is integrated, which means that when you play the cup, the cymbal top will contribute to the sound. A bright 'ping' accompanied by the 'washy' sound of the bronze alloy are the result. These cymbals are also great to play by hand and also very suitable for making crescendos with mallets.

• Please note that it is normal for the cymbal surface of a Paiste Master cymbal to have bumps. The unusual appearance is due to the very extensive manufacturing process of these handmade cymbals. This process guarantees the unique sound of the Master series.