20" Paiste Sound Creation Dark China from 1978
20" Paiste Sound Creation Dark China from 1978
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20" Paiste Sound Creation Dark China – 1892 grams (1978)
Serial Number: # 842641 from 1978
Condition: Excellent near mint condition
Sound & Character:
A truly distinctive cymbal from the Paiste Sound Creation series, this 20" Dark China delivers a deep, complex, and highly musical voice. Its sound is centered in the low-to-mid frequency range, supported by beautifully balanced harmonics and a short, controlled decay with no unwanted overtones.
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Soft playing: Beckoning, mysterious, warm, and expressive
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Medium dynamics: Commanding yet perfectly blended and musical
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Harder playing: Wider frequency range with a cool, controlled edge
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Decay: Short, focused, and clean
This cymbal excels in creative and artistic contexts—from slow, dirty guitar shuffles to subtle jazz or fusion textures—yet it can still hold its own in loud, amplified settings when needed.
B20 This model using bronze used a similar alloy FORMULA602 Overall thicker than
This dark china is no exception, 1892 grams is quite heavy China.
With a majestic sound like a Chinese cymbal of this era and a gong-like sound and a long sustain,
It may be suitable for carving legato like so-called swish.
Professionally packed and shipped worldwide from Portugal.
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