This listing is for a Paiste Signature 20” Heavy Bell Ride Cymbal that’s in excellent condition and without any notable flaws.
The Paiste 20" Signature Heavy Bell Ride is a loud, heavyweight cymbal explicitly built for piercing projection in high-volume music and large-venue performances. It features an oversized bell, fine lathing, and a distinctive Reflector finish, delivering a heavy, articulate "ping" and an absolutely crushing bell sound without overwhelming wash.
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Key Specifications & Features
- Size: 20"
- Weight: Heavy
- Volume: Loud
- Alloy: Paiste's proprietary Signature Bronze
- Finish: Reflector Finish (highly polished and visually distinctive)
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Hammering: Hand-crafted, refined hammering techniques typical of the Signature line.
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Sound & Performance Characteristics
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Stick Attack: The cymbal provides a highly controlled, defined ping. Because of its heavyweight build, the stick attack remains crisp and articulated.
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Bell: This is the defining feature of the cymbal. It boasts a substantially oversized, separated bell that delivers an incredibly piercing, loud, and cutting sound.
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Wash: It produces a very controlled, tight wash. It does not build up into an overwhelming roar, ensuring your beats and patterns remain distinct and isolated.
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- Ideal Application: Created specifically for discerning drummers playing hard rock, metal, and other loud genres where maximum projection and an assertive bell are necessary