Paiste Signature Traditional Ride Light 20"

Dark, low, slightly trashy, sparkling. Loose frequency range, complex mix. Soft, buttery feel, very responsive and controllable. Great for supporting ride patterns with quick crash accents.

Introduction: 1996
Background: Re-create lost cymbal sounds from the Blues, Swing, Big Band, Cool Jazz, Be-Bop and Hard Bop era of the 1930's to the 1960's
Innovation: First cymbal series to be researched and newly developed to achieve authentic historical sound
Alloy: Patented Signature Bronze
Quality: Professional
Production: Manual Craftsmanship - Hand Hammering, Hand Lathing, Proprietary Methods
Applications: Soft to medium loud settings - Live and Recording - Historic to Modern Jazz, Blues, Swing & Big Band, also well suited for acoustic music
Users: Working Musicians, Enthusiasts, Collectors - All players who need traditional sound and feeling in their cymbals
Sound: Dark, complex, warm, smoky, with special emphasis on control and stick feeling - Some models feature particularly soft, trashy or dirty qualities
Looks: Complex surface structures, distinct hammering patterns and varied lathing patterns - Bare aesthetics consistent with historical cymbals, minimal black silk screening
Recognition: Enthusiastic approval from international drumming community - Critical acclaim in percussion magazine reviews