101 Brass and 201 Bronze are manufactured according to the same high standards as previously the 502 and 302, and thus fulfill the same well known and well appreciated quality expectations.
101 Brass cymbals are made from a selected and especially sonorous brass copper based alloy.
Paiste employs modern, hi-tech production techniques in its German production facility for the manufacture of affordable cymbals with outstanding quality. The company utilizes its extensive Swiss-based knowhow and successfully transfers the essence of hand manufacture principles to modern, technical production. Paiste is a pioneer in this field, based on its 25 year experience with production of cymbals based on technology and automation.
Universal Set: 14 in. hi-hat, 16 in. crash, 20 in. ride
Hi-hat
Size: 14 in.
Weight: medium top / medium heavy bottom
Volume: medium soft to medium loud
Stick sound: dry, pronounced
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Chick sound: soft, tight
Sound character: Medium bright, clean, focused. Narrow range, fairly clean mix. Even, balanced feel. Bright, full, controlled open sound. Mellow, defined chick sound. Controllable hi-hat for all-round playing.
Crash
Size: 16 in.
Weight: medium
Volume: medium soft to medium loud
Stick sound: fairly washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium short
Bell character: integrated
Sound character: Fairly dark, full, focused. Medium range, clean mix. Even, responsive feel, explosive attack. A versatile crash for all-purpose playing.
Ride
Size: 20 in.
Weight: medium heavy
Volume: soft to medium loud
Stick sound: balanced
Intensity: medium lively
Sustain: medium
Bell character: full, integrated
Sound character: Fairly dark, full, focused. Narrow range, clean mix. Soft, balanced feel. Sizzly ping over sweet, mellow, warm wash. Controllable ride for multi-purpose application.