Paiste PST 3 Crash Ride 18 – Crash/Ride Cymbal

Product Overview

The Paiste PST 3 Crash Ride 18 is an 18" multifunctional cymbal designed to perform both Crash and Ride duties. It belongs to the PST 3 series and is manufactured from MS63 Brass alloy for versatile use.

Its tonal character is Energetic, Full and Focused. The Somewhat Narrow frequency range and Fairly Clean frequency mix provide a clear and controlled sonic profile. The Even, Balanced feel delivers stable and consistent response during playing.

As a Crash, the model provides a Fast, Powerful Crash character for quick and strong accents. As a Ride, it offers Soft, Mellow Ride qualities with a smoother and more melodic Ride response. Combining these two functions in one cymbal makes it a practical solution for drummers who want a broad range of sounds from a compact cymbal setup.

Features

• 18" Crash/Ride cymbal
• PST 3 series
• MS63 Brass alloy
• Medium Heavy weight
• Soft to Loud volume
• Medium sound color
• Somewhat Narrow frequency range
• Fairly Clean frequency mix
• Pronounced stick sound
• Lively response
• Medium Long sustain
• Full, Integrated bell
• Even, Balanced feel
• Energetic, Full and Focused sound character
• Fast, Powerful Crash
• Soft, Mellow Ride
• Multifunctional Crash/Ride construction

Technical Specifications

• Model: PST 3 Crash Ride
• Series: PST 3
• Product Type: Crash/Ride
• Size: 18"
• Diameter: 18"
• Alloy: MS63 Brass
• Weight: Medium Heavy
• Volume: Soft to Loud
• Sound Color: Medium
• Frequency Range: Narrow
• Frequency Mix: Clean
• Stick Sound: Pronounced
• Response Intensity: Lively
• Sustain: Medium Long
• Bell Character: Full, Integrated
• Feel: Medium
• Sound Character: Energetic, Full and Focused
• Crash Character: Fast, Powerful
• Ride Character: Soft, Mellow
• Application Character: Multi-purpose cymbal with fast, powerful crash and soft, mellow ride qualities
• SKU: CY0000634618

Connections and Controls

The Paiste PST 3 Crash Ride 18 is a passive acoustic cymbal and therefore has no electronic inputs or outputs, power connection or electronic control interface.

Its sound character is controlled through playing dynamics, striking position and performance technique. The bow area can be used for Ride playing, while the edge provides Crash accents. The Full, Integrated bell provides additional articulation.

Body and Construction

The cymbal is manufactured from MS63 Brass alloy and belongs to the Medium Heavy weight category. Its 18" size allows Crash and Ride functions to be balanced within a single cymbal.

The construction combines Medium Long sustain, Lively response and Pronounced stick sound. The Full, Integrated bell complements Ride articulation. The design combines a fast and powerful Crash response with a soft and mellow Ride character.

Applications

• Acoustic drum kits
• Live performance
• Studio and recording
• Rehearsal and practice
• Universal drum setups
• Crash accents
• Ride patterns
• Crash/Ride transitions
• Pop, rock and other musical styles
• Compact multifunctional cymbal setups