Paiste 101 Brass Crash/Ride 18 in. – Crash/Ride Cymbal

Product Overview

The Paiste 101 Brass Crash/Ride 18 in. is an 18" multipurpose Crash/Ride cymbal from the 101 Brass series, designed to combine Crash power with controlled Ride performance in a single cymbal. It is manufactured from MS63 brass alloy and provides a balanced combination of projection, articulation and sustain.

Its tonal character is fairly dark, full and focused, with a narrow frequency range and clean frequency mix. As a Crash, it delivers a fast and powerful attack; as a Ride, it provides soft and mellow tonal qualities. The medium sustain and lively response make the cymbal suitable for both rhythmic articulation and accent work.

The full, integrated bell character adds definition to Ride playing, while the even and balanced feel allows controlled performance across a broad range of musical applications.

Features

• 18" Crash/Ride cymbal
• 101 Brass series
• MS63 brass alloy
• Computerized hammering and manufacturing process
• Medium Heavy weight category
• Soft to Medium volume
• Fairly pronounced stick sound
• Lively response intensity
• Medium sustain
• Full, integrated bell character
• Fairly dark, full and focused tonal character
• Narrow frequency range
• Clean frequency mix
• Fast and powerful Crash attack
• Soft and mellow Ride qualities
• Even, balanced feel
• Multipurpose design

Technical Specifications

• Model: 101 Brass Crash Ride
• Series: 101 Brass
• Cymbal Type: Crash/Ride
• Size: 18"
• Diameter: 18"
• Alloy: Brass
• Alloy Type: MS63 Brass
• Weight: Medium Heavy
• Volume: Soft to Medium
• Sound Color: Dark
• Frequency Range: Narrow
• Frequency Mix: Clean
• Stick Sound: Fairly Pronounced
• Response Intensity: Lively
• Sustain: Medium
• Bell Character: Full, Integrated
• Feel: Even, Balanced
• Crash Character: Fast, Powerful
• Ride Character: Soft, Mellow
• Production Method: Computerized Hammered
• Finish: Traditional
• Country of Manufacture: Germany
• Series SKU: CY0000144618

Connections and Controls

As a passive acoustic cymbal, the Paiste 101 Brass Crash/Ride has no electronic connections, inputs, outputs or dedicated control interface. Its sound is controlled through playing technique, striking position and dynamics.

The 18" Crash/Ride configuration allows both Crash accents and Ride patterns to be performed on the same cymbal. The integrated bell provides additional Ride articulation.

Body and Construction

The cymbal is manufactured from MS63 brass alloy. Its 18" diameter and Medium Heavy weight configuration are designed to provide a practical balance between Crash response and Ride control. The computerized hammering and shaping process contributes to consistency in production and repeatability of the instrument's physical characteristics.

Applications

• Acoustic drum kits
• Live performance
• Rehearsal and practice
• General-purpose rhythmic applications
• Setups requiring Crash and Ride functions from one cymbal
• Soft to medium volume performance
• Multipurpose use across different musical styles