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The Paiste Signature Full Crash is a very versatile, general-purpose crash cymbal. Medium weight with soft to medium-loud volume, washy stick sound, lively intensity, medium sustain, and integrated bell.
Paiste Signature Full Crash 14 in.
Paiste Signature Full Crash 14 in.

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One year warranty against cracks or manufacturer defects on all cymbals.

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4.33

12 Reviews

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Best Cymbal Made!

Most Liked Positive Review

5

everything a crash should be

I have tried crashes from every manufactorer in almost every conceivable acoustic environment. These cymbals possess the best characteristics of all of the others. These cymbals are explosive, the intial attack is great, and the subsequent overtones are just beautiful. They are not cheap, but the investment is well paid for such wonderful instruments.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Good sound, but not sturdy.

We bought one of the 18" versions of this for our son's kit about a year ago. He plays a fair amount at home, and some with a band. I occasionally play his drums as well. These are very nice sounding cymbals, I will say that up front. The problem with them seems to be cracking. In the last year, he has had three of these crack. Fortunately, Paiste replaced the first two under their warranty, and the third is now being replaced by the equipment insurance we purchased. Now, my son does play hard, so that could certainly play a part. But he has other crash cymbals from other manufacturers on his kit, and there have been no problems with those. So, they do sound very good. Just a bit of advice though: if you decide to try one, I would definitely spend the money on the replacement coverage.

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Cons
  1. Crack too easily1
  2. Damages Easily1
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  1. Experienced4
  2. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Bright Sound3
  2. Full Crash3
  3. Explosive Attack2
  4. Responsive Feel2
  5. Focused Crash1

Reviewed by 12 customers

  • i would try another brand first, expensive cymbal cracks

    2

    submitted6 years ago

    byDrummer M

    fromPhiladelphia PA

    Paiste Signature Series are amazing sounding cymbals. I have a 20" Ride, 16", 18" full crash. Been through 3 of the 16" and 2 of the 18" in three years. I am not a heavy hitter. Recommend you pay extra for the coverage since they crack very easily.

  • Perfect sounding cymbal

    5

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    submitted8 years ago

    byTucci

    fromChicago Illinois

    Excellent

  • Great cymbal

    5

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    submitted8 years ago

    byMichael

    fromundisclosed

    Awesome cymbal best sounding 16" crash in my arsenal!!

  • Great addition to my other cymbals

    4

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    submitted9 years ago

    byAlan P.

    fromFairfax, Va.

    cuts through well, nice decay, swells even

  • Great cymbal

    5

    submitted9 years ago

    byAndromeda

    fromHopkinton

    These cymbals are killer I can't imagine having to hit them to hard unless ones kit wasn't tuned properly I've had the 19&20 power for 12 years and counting My suggestion to you crackers would be don't try to make a 16 sound like a 20 it might not crack

  • Best Cymbal Made!

    5

    submitted9 years ago

    byGene- Drummer Extraodinaire

    fromHouston, Tx.

    I had this cymbal for 15 years. I have a set with Zildian, Sabian, and Paiste. Paiste is by far the best cymbal made and this their best series. I read other reviews that say this cymbal cracks but mine has lasted for years and I am a pretty hard hitter. Finnish has stood the test of time too! I like a bright cymbal with medium sustain and this crash fits the roll; I have an 18 in. Too many drummers hit the edges and any cymbal will eventually crack hitting it like that. Cymbal angle is something that most drummers don't understand. Yes, you do hit the edge for accents but not always. I use Promark 707n sticks and the sound is cutting and clean. Paiste has superior Bronze chemistry which is what you are paying for here. I use a Sabian Dry ride for the ping vs. pong sound and I have several Zildian crashes. Old school Avidas, and ZBT. I like the different sounds on my kit but the Paste I have, have the best sound. I also use their 2002 series which is a sound very close to these but at a little better price. Price dictates what I use and if I could I would have these signatures for all my crashes. I am a pro that plays several times a week and tried them all. My best advise to anyone though, is never buy cymbals by mail. Great cymbals with the old school manufacturing that make these sound so good means every cymbal will sound slightly different. Zildian with their sheet cymbals and computerized lathing like the ZBTs have a more uniform sound amongst them, are cheaper, but then again...they simply are not Paiste Signatures !!!!! You DO get what you pay for !!!

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