Paiste Rude Novo China 18"

Weight: medium
Volume: medium to very loud
Stick Sound: silvery, pangy, silky
Intensity: lively
Sustain: fairly long, even
Bell Character: integrated

Sound Character: Bright, silky, metallic, full, slightly trashy and very powerful. Wide range, fairly clean mix. Comfortable, responsive and somewhat soft feel. Exotic type of china that also offers the sound and function of a crash cymbal. Its unique shape makes both the bell and downward turned china edge accessible at once. Provides a strong, sizzling and deep layered china sound that is perfectly suited for any styles of Rock music and for other unique applications and percussive settings.