Paiste PST 3 Crash 16 – Crash Cymbal

Product Overview

The Paiste PST 3 Crash 16 is a 16" Crash cymbal from the PST 3 series. Manufactured from MS63 Brass alloy, it is designed for versatile Crash applications and combines a Medium weight with Medium volume.

Its tonal character is full, focused and cutting. The Medium frequency range and fairly clean frequency mix provide a clear and controlled sonic profile. The even, responsive feel provides consistent and lively response during playing, while the explosive attack delivers a fast and energetic Crash response.

Medium sustain and Lively response allow the cymbal to remain expressive during accents while maintaining a controlled overall character.

Features

• 16" Crash cymbal
• PST 3 series
• MS63 Brass alloy
• Medium weight
• Medium volume
• Bright sound color
• Medium frequency range
• Fairly Clean frequency mix
• Fairly Washy stick sound
• Lively response intensity
• Medium sustain
• Integrated bell character
• Medium feel
• Full, focused and cutting tonal character
• Even and responsive feel
• Explosive attack
• Versatile Crash application

Technical Specifications

• Model: PST 3 Crash
• Series: PST 3
• Product Type: Crash
• Size: 16"
• Diameter: 16"
• Alloy: MS63 Brass
• Weight: Medium
• Volume: Medium
• Sound Color: Bright
• Frequency Range: Medium
• Frequency Mix: Fairly Clean
• Stick Sound: Fairly Washy
• Response Intensity: Lively
• Sustain: Medium
• Bell Character: Integrated
• Feel: Medium
• Sound Character: Full, focused and cutting
• Attack: Explosive
• Application Character: A versatile crash for all-purpose playing

Connections and Controls

The Paiste PST 3 Crash 16 is a passive acoustic cymbal and therefore has no electronic inputs or outputs, power connection or dedicated control interface.

Its sound is shaped by playing dynamics, striking position and performance technique. The Integrated bell is part of the cymbal's physical construction.

Body and Construction

The cymbal is manufactured from MS63 Brass alloy. Its 16" diameter and Medium weight configuration provide balanced and responsive Crash performance.

The PST 3 construction is designed for different playing dynamics. Medium sustain, Lively response and Explosive attack allow the cymbal to produce a fast and expressive response for accent playing.

Applications

• Acoustic drum kits
• Live performance
• Studio and recording
• Rehearsal and practice
• Rhythmic accents
• Crash transitions
• Different dynamic levels
• Versatile use across different musical styles