18" Paiste Sound Creation Short Crash 8 x rivets from 1978
18" Paiste Sound Creation Short Crash 8 x rivets from 1978
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18" Paiste Sound Creation Short Crash – 1550g (1978, 8 Rivets)
Serial Number: #926421
Condition: Excellent used condition, fully functional
Sound & Character:
Part of the Paiste Sound Creation Collection, this 18" Short Crash is designed for drummers who value extraordinary and individual sounds. With 8 rivets and a unique bell shape, it delivers a fast, cutting, and direct attack with a quick, controlled decay, making it perfect for accents and expressive dynamic playing.
Paiste described this cymbal as:
“A fast, short accent-crash cymbal with a quick decay. The attack is fast and direct. The ring disappears swiftly, due to the unique bell shape. The feeling of this cymbal is ‘fast, cutting, and direct.’”
Highlights:
Rare 1978 vintage Sound Creation Short Crash
Quick, articulate, and cutting accent with controlled decay
8 rivets enhance its complex, expressive character
Perfect for drummers seeking unique, musical punctuation in their setup
Professionally packed and shipped worldwide from Portugal.
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