Paiste is one of the largest cymbal and gong manufacturers in the world today. The company was founded in 1906 by Estonian musician Toomas Paiste. Originally, Toomas owned an instrument repair shop in Russia but when an increasing amount of his customers requested he build cymbals for them, Toomas decided to make cymbal making his primary business. The Paiste cymbal company now runs operations out of facilities in both Switzerland and Germany. Paiste currently produces a variety of different cymbal series and alloys along with other items such as hand cymbals, gongs, finger cymbals, and other metal percussion instruments.
A china cymbal is a specialized type of crash cymbal with a raw “oriental” sound. The china cymbal is often used like a splash cymbal to accent a snare or tom drum or used within a rhythm to accent a ride pattern. They can be found in sizes ranging from 12″ – 22″. Chinas have the most unique shape of the cymbal types. Specifically, the outer edge is turned up to aid in its signature “trashy” sound. The tone is bright and cuts through the mix very well. A china cymbal is best used sparingly and a drummer should be cautious of over use of such a strong sound in their grooves.
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Paiste 2002 China Cymbal 24" - Custom Order Item IN STOCK - VIDEO!
Paiste Prototype Signature China/Chinese 20"
