For sale is a vintage Paiste Sound Creation 22” Dark Ride from 1979, weighing 3213 grams.
This is an early Swiss-made Sound Creation from the first years of production, featuring the original Sound Creation stamp, serial number 917484, and surviving factory ink including the 22" size designation and Paiste logos.
The Sound Creation series has become one of the most sought-after vintage Paiste lines ever produced. Designed for professional jazz, fusion, and studio applications, these cymbals are known for their complex wash, dark tonal character, controlled sustain, and exceptional stick definition.
Condition
- No cracks
- No edge damage or flea bites
- No repairs
- Very minor mounting wear present
- Original factory ink remains visible
- Light cosmetic aging and tarnish consistent with age
- Excellent overall condition for a 46-year-old cymbal
Specifications
- Model: Sound Creation Dark Ride
- Size: 22”
- Weight: 3213g
- Serial Number: 917484
- Year: 1979
- Made in Switzerland
This cymbal has been carefully inspected and is structurally excellent. It represents a clean, collector-grade example of one of Paiste’s most revered ride cymbals.
Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description. Additional photos, weight verification, and sound files are available upon request.
This item is sold As-Described
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.
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| Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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