Paiste

Switzerland, est. 1968 · 405 products across 2 categories

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About Paiste

Paiste is a globally recognized name synonymous with exceptional cymbal craftsmanship and a distinctive sonic signature. Founded in Switzerland, the company’s reputation was built on innovative alloy combinations and a commitment to hand-hammering techniques, elevating the instrument to an art form. Paiste's cymbals are highly sought after by drummers across genres, from orchestral to rock, known for their complex overtones and nuanced articulation.

Founded
1968
Country
Switzerland
Segment
Premium
Target
Paiste caters to professional drummers and serious hobbyists seeking nuanced, hi
Known For
Symphonic cymbals Signature Dark Matter series Unique alloy blends (PA Bronze) Hand-hammering techniques Gong production
PROS
  • • Exceptional tonal complexity and articulation
  • • Wide range of sounds for diverse musical styles
  • • Durable construction and longevity
  • • Consistent quality across production lines
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for some
  • • Can be overly complex for beginners
  • • Some series have a distinct, polarizing sound
  • • Limited budget-friendly options

Paiste Products

Paiste 14" 900 Colour Sound HH PRP - 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Paiste 14" 900 Colour Sound HH PRP

14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$274
Paiste 14" 900 Colour Sound HH PRP, Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 14", 900 Colour Sound Series, Alloy: CuSn8 bronze, Full sound...
5 Expert Rating
Paiste 20"900ColorSound HeavyRide PRP - 20" Ride Cymbals

Paiste 20"900ColorSound HeavyRide PRP

20" Ride Cymbals

$252
Paiste 20"900ColorSound HeavyRide PRP, Heavy Ride Cymbal, Size: 20", 900 Colour Sound Series, Made of B8 (2002) bronze,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Paiste 08" Masters Dark Splash - 8" Splash Cymbals

Paiste 08" Masters Dark Splash

8" Splash Cymbals

$208
Paiste 08" Masters Dark Splash, 08" Splash Cymbal, Fine sizzling effect sounds, Soft feel and fast response, Designed...
4.9 Expert Rating
Paiste 22" Masters Dark Ride - 22" Ride Cymbals

Paiste 22" Masters Dark Ride

22" Ride Cymbals

$725
Paiste 22" Masters Dark Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 22", Material: CuSn20 bronze, Fine stick attack, Deep, warm and...
4.6 Expert Rating
Paiste 22" Masters Dark Flatride - 22" Ride Cymbals

Paiste 22" Masters Dark Flatride

22" Ride Cymbals

$725
Paiste 22" Masters Dark Flatride, Ride cymbal, Masters Collection Series, Size: 22", Material: CuSn20 bronze, Dark,...
5 Expert Rating
Paiste 14" 900 Color Sound Hi-Hat RD - 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Paiste 14" 900 Color Sound Hi-Hat RD

14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$263
Paiste 14" 900 Color Sound Hi-Hat RD, Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 14", 900 Color Sound series, Made of B8 (2002) bronze, Full...
4.8 Expert Rating
Paiste 12" 900 Color Sound Splash RED - 12" Splash Cymbals

Paiste 12" 900 Color Sound Splash RED

12" Splash Cymbals

$94
Paiste 12" 900 Color Sound Splash RED, Splash Cymbal, Size: 12", 900 Color Sound Series, Made of B8 (2002) bronze,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Paiste 20" Thin Crash 602 Series - 20" Crash Cymbals

Paiste 20" Thin Crash 602 Series

20" Crash Cymbals

$659
Paiste 20" Thin Crash 602 Series, Crash Cymbal, Size: 20", 602 Series, Thickness: Thin, Silvery breathing transparent...
4.6 Expert Rating
Paiste 22" Signature Mellow Ride - 22" Ride Cymbals

Paiste 22" Signature Mellow Ride

22" Ride Cymbals

$714
Paiste 22" Signature Mellow Ride, Mellow Ride Cymbal, Size: 22", Signature Series, Warm, mature, full ride sound, Fast...
4.9 Expert Rating
Paiste 14" Signature Power Hi-Hat - 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Paiste 14" Signature Power Hi-Hat

14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$637
Paiste 14" Signature Power Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 14", Signature Series, Power version, Loud sound, Dry and warm...
4.7 Expert Rating
Paiste 20" Signature Power Ride - 20" Ride Cymbals

Paiste 20" Signature Power Ride

20" Ride Cymbals

$549
Paiste 20" Signature Power Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 20", Loud 20" ride cymbal, Long sustain, Very defined bell sound,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Paiste 15" 900 Color Heavy Hi-Hat Red - 15" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Paiste 15" 900 Color Heavy Hi-Hat Red

15" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$307
Paiste 15" 900 Color Heavy Hi-Hat Red, Heavy Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 15", 900 Color Sound Series, Made of B8 (2002)...
4.5 Expert Rating
Paiste 18" Paperthin Crash 602 Series - 18" Crash Cymbals

Paiste 18" Paperthin Crash 602 Series

18" Crash Cymbals

$527
Paiste 18" Paperthin Crash 602 Series, Crash Cymbal, 18" Paperthin Crash, Silvery, airy, transparent response with wide...
4.8 Expert Rating
Paiste 13" 602 Heavy Bell - Effects Cymbals

Paiste 13" 602 Heavy Bell

Effects Cymbals

$527
Paiste 13" 602 Heavy Bell, Effect Cymbal, Size: 13" heavy bell, Extra heavy, Very bright and clear tone, Ideal for...
5 Expert Rating
Paiste 17" 602 Medium Crash - 17" Crash Cymbals

Paiste 17" 602 Medium Crash

17" Crash Cymbals

$494
Paiste 17" 602 Medium Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 17", Strength: medium, Silvery transparent response with wide...
4.9 Expert Rating
Paiste 15" 602 Heavy Hi Hat - 15" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Paiste 15" 602 Heavy Hi Hat

15" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$714
Paiste 15" 602 Heavy Hi Hat, Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 15", Strength: Heavy, Fast responding and assertive hi-hat cymbal,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Paiste 14" 602 Heavy Hi Hat - 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Paiste 14" 602 Heavy Hi Hat

14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$659
Paiste 14" 602 Heavy Hi Hat, Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 14", Strength: Heavy, Fast responding and assertive hi-hat cymbal,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Paiste 15" 602 Sound Edge Hi Hat - 15" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Paiste 15" 602 Sound Edge Hi Hat

15" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$747
Paiste 15" 602 Sound Edge Hi-Hat, Sound Edge Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 15, Paiste 602 Series, Quick response, assertive...
4.8 Expert Rating
Paiste 19" Thin Crash 602 Series - 19" Crash Cymbals

Paiste 19" Thin Crash 602 Series

19" Crash Cymbals

$549
Paiste 19" Thin Crash 602 Series, Crash Cymbal, Size: 19", Thickness: Thin, Silvery transparent response with wide...
4.7 Expert Rating
Paiste 17" Thin Crash 602 Series - 17" Crash Cymbals

Paiste 17" Thin Crash 602 Series

17" Crash Cymbals

$488
Paiste 17" Thin Crash 602 Series, Crash Cymbal, Size: 17", Thickness: thin, Silvery transparent response with wide...
4.4 Expert Rating
Paiste 20" 602 Paperthin Crash - 20" Crash Cymbals

Paiste 20" 602 Paperthin Crash

20" Crash Cymbals

$681
Paiste 20" 602 Paperthin Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 20", Thickness: Paperthin, Silvery transparent response with wide...
4.7 Expert Rating
Paiste 18" 2002 Giga Bell Ride - 18" Ride Cymbals

Paiste 18" 2002 Giga Bell Ride

18" Ride Cymbals

$351
Paiste 18" 2002 Giga Bell Ride, Giga Bell Ride, Size: 18", 2002 Series, "Psychotopus" model developed in collaboration...
4.8 Expert Rating
Paiste 20" 2002 Extreme Crash - 20" Crash Cymbals

Paiste 20" 2002 Extreme Crash

20" Crash Cymbals

$406
Paiste 20" 2002 Extreme Crash, Crash Cymbal, Material: CuSn8 bronze, Produces a bright, cutting attack and a very loud...
5 Expert Rating
Paiste 19" 2002 Extreme Crash - 19" Crash Cymbals

Paiste 19" 2002 Extreme Crash

19" Crash Cymbals

$384
Paiste 19" 2002 Extreme Crash, Crash Cymbal, Material: CuSn8 bronze, Bright, cutting attack, Warm and very loud crash...
4.5 Expert Rating
Paiste 20" Signature Mellow Ride - 20" Ride Cymbals

Paiste 20" Signature Mellow Ride

20" Ride Cymbals

$571
Paiste 20" Signature Mellow Ride, Ride cymbal, Size: 20", Signature line, Warm, mature, full ride sound, Fast response...
4.9 Expert Rating
Paiste 22" Signature Full Ride - 22" Ride Cymbals

Paiste 22" Signature Full Ride

22" Ride Cymbals

$725
Paiste 22" Signature Full Ride, Ride cymbal, Size: 22", Signature line, Medium loud, bright, full, round ride cymbal,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Paiste 20" Signature Fast Crash - 20" Crash Cymbals

Paiste 20" Signature Fast Crash

20" Crash Cymbals

$548
Paiste Signature Line 20" Fast Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 20", Produces a medium bright, silvery, warm, full and...
4.5 Expert Rating
Paiste 15" Signature Dark Energy MK1 - 15" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Paiste 15" Signature Dark Energy MK1

15" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$768
Paiste 15" Signature Dark Energy MK1, Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 15", Line Series, Mark I, Full, energetic with bright...
5 Expert Rating
Paiste 20" Traditional Thin Crash - 20" Crash Cymbals

Paiste 20" Traditional Thin Crash

20" Crash Cymbals

$681
Paiste 20" Traditional Thin Crash, Thin crash cymbals, Size: 20", Traditional Collection, Dark, transparent, warm crash...
4.4 Expert Rating
Paiste 17" 900 Color Crash PRP - 17" Crash Cymbals

Paiste 17" 900 Color Crash PRP

17" Crash Cymbals

$196
Paiste 17" 900 Color Crash PRP, Crash Cymbal, Size: 17", 900 Colour Sound Series, Made of B8 (2002) bronze, Full sound...
4.5 Expert Rating
Paiste 12" 900 Color Sound Splash PRP - 12" Splash Cymbals

Paiste 12" 900 Color Sound Splash PRP

12" Splash Cymbals

$94
Paiste 12" 900 Color Sound Splash PRP, Splash Cymbal, Size: 12", 900 Color Sound series, Made from B8 (2002) bronze,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Paiste 12" PSTX Cajon Hats - 12" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Paiste 12" PSTX Cajon Hats

12" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$164
Paiste 12" PSTX Cajon Hats, Cajon Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 12", PSTX series, Defined stick stop, Bright, dry sound, Clear...
4.5 Expert Rating
Paiste 10" PSTX Splash Stack 10/08 - Cymbal Stacks

Paiste 10" PSTX Splash Stack 10/08

Cymbal Stacks

$127
Paiste 10" PSTX Splash Stack 10/08, Splash Stack 10/08, PSTX series, Set consisting of 10" top cymbal and 08" bottom...
4.9 Expert Rating
Paiste 22" Masters Dark Crash/Ride - 22" Ride Cymbals

Paiste 22" Masters Dark Crash/Ride

22" Ride Cymbals

$725
Paiste 22" Masters Dark Crash/Ride, Paiste 22" Masters Dark Crash/Ride Cymbal, Size: 22", Masters series, CuSn20...
4.7 Expert Rating
Paiste 18" Masters Extra Thin Crash - 18" Crash Cymbals

Paiste 18" Masters Extra Thin Crash

18" Crash Cymbals

$494
Paiste 18" Masters Extra Thin Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 18", Masters series, Warm, gentle crash sound that fits...
4.7 Expert Rating
Paiste 18" 900 Color Heavy Crash RED - 18" Crash Cymbals

Paiste 18" 900 Color Heavy Crash RED

18" Crash Cymbals

$208
Paiste 18" 900 Color Heavy Crash RED, Heavy Crash Cymbals, Size: 18", Material: B8 (2002) Bronze, Full sound with a...
4.9 Expert Rating
Paiste 18" 900 Color Heavy Crash PRP - 18" Crash Cymbals

Paiste 18" 900 Color Heavy Crash PRP

18" Crash Cymbals

$208
Paiste 18" 900 Color Heavy Crash PRP, Heavy Crash Cymbals, Size: 18", Material: B8 (2002) Bronze, Full sound with a...
4.9 Expert Rating
Paiste 16" 900 Color Sound Crash RED - 16" Crash Cymbals

Paiste 16" 900 Color Sound Crash RED

16" Crash Cymbals

$175
Paiste 16" 900 Color Sound Crash RED, Crash Cymbal, Size: 16", 900 Colour Sound Series, Made of B8 (2002) bronze, Full...
4.7 Expert Rating
Paiste 22" Masters Swish Cymbal - 22" Ride Cymbals

Paiste 22" Masters Swish Cymbal

22" Ride Cymbals

$714
Paiste 22" Masters Swish Cymbal, Swish Cymbal, A flat 'China-cymbal' with the bell turned upside down, Developed in...
4.6 Expert Rating
Paiste 24" Masters Thin Ride - 24" Ride Cymbals and Bigger

Paiste 24" Masters Thin Ride

24" Ride Cymbals and Bigger

$714
Paiste 24" Masters Thin Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 24", Material: CuSn20 bronze, Extra thin with high dynamic range,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Paiste 22" Masters Thin Ride - 22" Ride Cymbals

Paiste 22" Masters Thin Ride

22" Ride Cymbals

$725
Paiste 22" Masters Thin Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 22", Material: CuSn20 bronze, Extra thin with high dynamic range, Fine...
4.9 Expert Rating
Paiste PST X DJs 45 Set - Cymbal Sets

Paiste PST X DJs 45 Set

Cymbal Sets

$328
Cymbal Set, PSTX Series, Developed with Daru Jones
5 Expert Rating
Paiste 12" PSTX DJs 45 Ride - 12" Splash Cymbals

Paiste 12" PSTX DJs 45 Ride

12" Splash Cymbals

$86
Paiste 12" PSTX DJs 45 Ride, Ride Cymbal, PSTX Series, Size: 12", Inspired by Daru Jones, Minimalist ride for...
4.6 Expert Rating
Paiste 12" PSTX DJs 45 Crash - 12" Splash Cymbals

Paiste 12" PSTX DJs 45 Crash

12" Splash Cymbals

$86
Paiste 12" PSTX DJs 45 Crash, Crash Cymbal, PSTX series, Size: 12 ", Inspired by Daru Jones, Very fast responding crash...
4.7 Expert Rating
Paiste 12" PSTX DJs 45 Hats - 12" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Paiste 12" PSTX DJs 45 Hats

12" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$164
Paiste 12" PSTX DJs 45 Hats, Hi-Hat Cymbal, PSTX series, Size: 12 ", Inspired by Daru Jones, Defined, very dry stick...
4.5 Expert Rating
Paiste 20" Signature Fast Med. Crash - 20" Crash Cymbals

Paiste 20" Signature Fast Med. Crash

20" Crash Cymbals

$549
Paiste 20" Signature Fast Med. Crash, Crash Cymbal, Signature Line, Size: 20", Medium bright, silvery, warm, full and...
4.7 Expert Rating
Paiste 18" Signature Fast Med. Crash - 18" Crash Cymbals

Paiste 18" Signature Fast Med. Crash

18" Crash Cymbals

$494
Paiste 18" Signature Fast Med. Crash, Crash Cymbal, Signature Line, Size: 18", Medium bright, silvery, warm, full,...
5 Expert Rating
Paiste 19" Giant Beat Multi Ride - 19" Ride Cymbals

Paiste 19" Giant Beat Multi Ride

19" Ride Cymbals

$384
Paiste 19" Giant Beat Multi Ride, Ride Cymbals, Giant Beat Series, Size: 19", Made of CuSn8 bronze, also called bronze...
4.6 Expert Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paiste

Paiste instruments are primarily manufactured in Switzerland, with some production also occurring in Germany. This allows them to maintain strict quality control and traditional craftsmanship.

Paiste’s unique alloy blends, particularly their PA Bronze, and their extensive use of hand-hammering contribute to a richer, more complex tonal character not always found in other brands.

Paiste cymbals, like all high-quality cymbals, benefit from regular cleaning and occasional polishing to maintain their optimal tone and appearance. They are durable but require care.

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