Cut through the Mix with the Paiste 16-Inch Rude Thin Crash Cymbal

The Paiste 16-Inch Rude Thin Crash Cymbal features a full, dark, and energetic tone with a brilliant broad sparkle underneath the overall cutting character. Its a very flexible cymbal with a wide range and a fairly complex mix while maintaining a responsive, explosive, and shattering attack. Get a cymbal with breathy layers of sound with that distinctive Rude attitude.

These definitely different cymbals were inspired by the revolution of punk and metal during the late 1970s. Rude continues to be the leading choice of sound for raw, merciless and powerful musical energy in Rock, Metal, and Punk.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Size: 16-inches
• Weight: Light
• Volume: Medium
• Series: RUDE

Character

• Sound color: Dark
• Frequency range: Wide
• Frequency mix: Rough/Complex/Rich

Function

• Stick Sound: Washy
• Response Intensity: Lively
• Sustain: Long
• Bell character: Integrated
• Feel: Soft

Manufacturer: Paiste
Model: 1121216
SKU: I171124-N-1-WHXE
UPC: 697643106321

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