Paiste

Switzerland, est. 1968 · 405 products across 2 categories

405
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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" 602 Sound Edge Hi Hat - 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Paiste 14" 602 Sound Edge Hi Hat

14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$692
Paiste 14" 602 Sound Edge Hi Hat, Hi-Hat, Paiste 602 series, 14" Sound Edge Hi-Hat, Fast responding, assertive and...
4.5 Expert Rating
Paiste 20" 602 Series Medium Ride - 20" Ride Cymbals

Paiste 20" 602 Series Medium Ride

20" Ride Cymbals

$681
Paiste 20" 602 Series Medium Ride, Ride Cymbal, Paiste 602 Series, 20" Medium ride, Full, compressed fundamental tone,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Paiste 18" Thin Crash 602 Series - 18" Crash Cymbals

Paiste 18" Thin Crash 602 Series

18" Crash Cymbals

$548
Paiste 18" Thin Crash 602 Series, Thin Crash, Size: 18", 602 Series, Silvery, breathy, transparent response with a wide...
4.7 Expert Rating
Paiste 16" 602 Thin Crash - 16" Crash Cymbals

Paiste 16" 602 Thin Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$428
Paiste 16" 602 Thin Crash, Thin Crash Cymbal, Paiste 602 Series, Size: 16", Silvery, breathing, transparent response...
4.6 Expert Rating
Paiste 20" Masters Dark Crash Ride - 20" Ride Cymbals

Paiste 20" Masters Dark Crash Ride

20" Ride Cymbals

$571
Paiste 20" Masters Dark Crash Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 20", Dark Crash Ride Twenty Masters Collection Series, Dark,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Paiste 20" Masters Dark Ride - 20" Ride Cymbals

Paiste 20" Masters Dark Ride

20" Ride Cymbals

$571
Paiste 20" Dark Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 20", Dark Ride Twenty Master collection series, Dark, warm balanced tone, Soft...
4.5 Expert Rating
Paiste 2002 Classic 24" Reverend Al's - 24" Ride Cymbals and Bigger

Paiste 2002 Classic 24" Reverend Al's

24" Ride Cymbals and Bigger

$549
Paiste 2002 Classic 24" Reverend Al's, Ride Cymbal, Size: 24 ", Reverend Al's Big Ride Cymbal, Alex van Halen Signature...
4.9 Expert Rating
Paiste 18" Reflector Heavy Full Crash - 18" Crash Cymbals

Paiste 18" Reflector Heavy Full Crash

18" Crash Cymbals

$494
Paiste 18" Reflector Heavy Full Crash, 18" Heavy full crash, Signature Line Reflector Series, A slightly deeper basic...
4.4 Expert Rating
Paiste 16" Alpha Concert Cymbals - 16" Orchestral Cymbals

Paiste 16" Alpha Concert Cymbals

16" Orchestral Cymbals

$488
Paiste 16" Alpha Concert Cymbals, Orchestral Cymbals, Size: 16", Alpha Series, Weight (pair): Approx. 2.7 kg, Includes...
4.6 Expert Rating
Paiste 16" PST5 Band - 16" Orchestral Cymbals

Paiste 16" PST5 Band

16" Orchestral Cymbals

$230
Paiste 16" PST5 Orchestral Cymbals, Orchestral Cymbals, Size: 16", PST 5 Band, Weight (pair): Approx. 2.5 kg, Includes...
4.7 Expert Rating
Paiste 14" PST 5 Band - 14" Orchestral Cymbals

Paiste 14" PST 5 Band

14" Orchestral Cymbals

$175
Paiste 14" PST 5 Band Cymbals, Orchestra Crash Cymbals, 14" PST 5 Band, Pair, Incl. Pads and straps, Weight: approx....
4.8 Expert Rating
Paiste 14" PST3 Band - 14" Orchestral Cymbals

Paiste 14" PST3 Band

14" Orchestral Cymbals

$98
Paiste 14" PST3 Band, Orchestra Crash Cymbals, 14" PST 3 Band, Pair, Incl. Pads and straps, Weight: approx. 1.7kg/pair
4.5 Expert Rating
Paiste 16" PST3 Band - 16" Orchestral Cymbals

Paiste 16" PST3 Band

16" Orchestral Cymbals

$149
Paiste 16" PST3 Band Orchestral Cymbals, Orchestral Cymbals, Size: 16", PST 3 Band, Weight (pair): Approx. 2.3 kg,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Paiste 14" Reflector Heavy Hi-Hat - 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Paiste 14" Reflector Heavy Hi-Hat

14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$637
Paiste 14" Reflector Heavy Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat Cymbals, Signature Line Reflector Series, 14" Heavy full hi-hat
5 Expert Rating
Paiste 2002 Cup Chime 5" - Effects Cymbals

Paiste 2002 Cup Chime 5"

Effects Cymbals

$120
Paiste 2002 Cup Chime 5", Chime Effect Cymbal, Size: 5", Percussive effect sound, Dry "ping" stick tone, Long decay,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Paiste 20" Rude Novo China - 20" China Cymbals

Paiste 20" Rude Novo China

20" China Cymbals

$406
Paiste 20" Rude Novo China, 20" Novo China, Sound: Bright, metallic, full, very powerful, extremely loud, Exotic...
4.6 Expert Rating
Paiste 18" Rude Novo China - 18" China Cymbals

Paiste 18" Rude Novo China

18" China Cymbals

$351
Paiste 18" Rude Novo China, 18" Novo China, Sound: Bright, metallic, full, very powerful, extremely loud, Exotic...
4.5 Expert Rating
Paiste 2002 Classic 14" SE Bottom - 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Paiste 2002 Classic 14" SE Bottom

14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$241
Paiste 2002 Classic 14" SE Bottom, 14" Hi-Hat Sound Edge, Waved bottom hi-hat cymbal
4.5 Expert Rating
Paiste 10" Reflector Splash - 10" Splash Cymbals

Paiste 10" Reflector Splash

10" Splash Cymbals

$237
Paiste 10" Reflector Splash, Splash Cymbal, Size: 10", Signature Reflector Series, Clear, full, silvery sound, Quick...
4.5 Expert Rating
Paiste 2002 Classic 19" Power Crash - 19" Crash Cymbals

Paiste 2002 Classic 19" Power Crash

19" Crash Cymbals

$384
Paiste 2002 Classic 19" Power Crash, Power Crash, 2002 Classic Series, Size: 19", Volume: Medium to very loud,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Paiste 08" Signature Dark Energy MK1 - 8" Splash Cymbals

Paiste 08" Signature Dark Energy MK1

8" Splash Cymbals

$241
Paiste 08" Signature Dark Energy MK1, Dark Energy Splash, Mark I, Size: 08", Dark body, Full frequency spectrum,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Paiste 2002 08" Accent Cymbal - Effects Cymbals

Paiste 2002 08" Accent Cymbal

Effects Cymbals

$64
Paiste 2002 08" Accent Cymbal, Accent Cymbal, 8", Delivery: 1 Pieces
4.7 Expert Rating
Paiste 2002 06" Accent Cymbal - Effects Cymbals

Paiste 2002 06" Accent Cymbal

Effects Cymbals

$50
Paiste 2002 06" Accent Cymbal, Accent Cymbal, 6", Delivery: 1 Piece
5 Expert Rating
Paiste 2002 04" Accent Cymbal - Effects Cymbals

Paiste 2002 04" Accent Cymbal

Effects Cymbals

$39
Paiste 2002 04" Accent Cymbal, Accent Cymbal, 4", Delivery: 1 Piece
4.5 Expert Rating
Paiste 2002 Classic 17" Power Crash - 17" Crash Cymbals

Paiste 2002 Classic 17" Power Crash

17" Crash Cymbals

$318
Paiste 2002 Classic 17" Power Crash, Power Crash Cymbals, Size: 17", Classic series, Aggressive and powerful,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Paiste 2002 Cup Chime 6,5" - Effects Cymbals

Paiste 2002 Cup Chime 6,5"

Effects Cymbals

$120
Paiste 2002 Cup Chime 6,5", Cup Chime Effect Cymbal, "2002" Series, Size: 6.5", Percussive effect sound, Dry "ping"...
4.5 Expert Rating
Paiste Set 3 201 14"HH/ 16"C / 20"R - Cymbal Sets

Paiste Set 3 201 14"HH/ 16"C / 20"R

Cymbal Sets

$318
Paiste Set 3 201 14"HH/ 16"C / 20"R, Cymbal Set, From the 201 Series, Material: Bronze, The most successful Paiste...
4.9 Expert Rating
Paiste Set 3 101 14"HH/ 16"C / 20"R - Cymbal Sets

Paiste Set 3 101 14"HH/ 16"C / 20"R

Cymbal Sets

$263
Paiste Set 3 101 14"HH/ 16"C / 20"R, Cymbal Set, "101" Series, Material: Brass, 14" Hi-hat, 16" Crash, 20" Ride
4.7 Expert Rating
Paiste Set 2 101 14"HH/ 18"CR - Cymbal Sets

Paiste Set 2 101 14"HH/ 18"CR

Cymbal Sets

$186
Paiste Set 2 101 14"HH/ 18"CR, Cymbal Set, "101" Series, Material Brass, 14" Hi-Hat, 18" Crash/Ride
4.9 Expert Rating
Paiste Set 1 101 13"HH/ 18"CR - Cymbal Sets

Paiste Set 1 101 13"HH/ 18"CR

Cymbal Sets

$175
Paiste Set 1 101 13"HH/ 18"CR, Cymbal Set, 101 series, Material: Brass, 13" Hi-hat, 18" Crash/ride
4.7 Expert Rating
Paiste 14" 101 Hi-Hat - 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Paiste 14" 101 Hi-Hat

14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$87
Paiste 14" 101 Hi-Hat, 14" Hi-Hat, 101 series, Material: Brass, Wide, full, controlled open sound, Defined and mature...
4.7 Expert Rating
Paiste 13" 101 Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Paiste 13" 101 Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$79
Paiste 13" 101 Hi-Hat, 13" Hi-Hat, 101 Series, Material: Brass, Broad, full and controlled open sound, Mature, defined...
4.9 Expert Rating
Paiste 20" 101 Ride - 20" Ride Cymbals

Paiste 20" 101 Ride

20" Ride Cymbals

$109
Paiste 20" 101 Ride, Ride, SIze: 20", 101 series, Material: brass, Soft, balanced sound, Bright stick attack on...
4.8 Expert Rating
Paiste 18" 101 Crash / Ride - 18" Ride Cymbals

Paiste 18" 101 Crash / Ride

18" Ride Cymbals

$75
Paiste 18" 101 Crash / Ride, 18" Crash/Ride Cymbal, Paiste 101 Series, Material Brass, Extremely well balanced crash...
4.9 Expert Rating
Paiste 16" 101 Crash - 16" Crash Cymbals

Paiste 16" 101 Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$54
Paiste 16" 101 Crash, 16" Crash, 101 series, Brass material, Extremely well-balanced crash cymbal, Versatile crash with...
4.7 Expert Rating
Paiste 14" 101 Crash - 14" Crash Cymbals

Paiste 14" 101 Crash

14" Crash Cymbals

$43
Paiste 14" 101 Crash, 14" Crash, 101 Series, Material: Brass, Extremely well balanced crash cymbal, Versatile crash...
4.4 Expert Rating
Paiste 2002 Classic 22" Crash - 21" Crash Cymbals and Bigger

Paiste 2002 Classic 22" Crash

21" Crash Cymbals and Bigger

$483
Paiste 2002 Classic 22" Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 22", 2002 Classic series, Bright, warm, full, radiant crash sound,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Paiste 24" Rude Mega Power Ride - 24" Ride Cymbals and Bigger

Paiste 24" Rude Mega Power Ride

24" Ride Cymbals and Bigger

$549
Paiste 24" Rude Mega Power Ride, 24" Mega Power Ride, Full, warm, deep, dark, dry ride cymbal, With loud, heavy answer,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Paiste 19" Rude Wild Crash - 19" Crash Cymbals

Paiste 19" Rude Wild Crash

19" Crash Cymbals

$384
Paiste 19" Rude Wild Crash, 19" Wild Crash, Energetic, powerful, metallic, roaring crash, Gentle playing feel,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Paiste 18" Rude Wild Crash - 18" Crash Cymbals

Paiste 18" Rude Wild Crash

18" Crash Cymbals

$351
Paiste 18" Rude Wild Crash, 18" Wild Crash, Highly energetic, powerful, metallic, glittering crash cymbal, Extremely...
4.8 Expert Rating
Paiste 17" Rude Wild Crash - 17" Crash Cymbals

Paiste 17" Rude Wild Crash

17" Crash Cymbals

$318
Paiste 17" Rude Wild Crash, 17" Wild Crash Cymbal, Sound is characterised as extremely energetic, powerful, metallic...
4.6 Expert Rating
Paiste 2002 Classic 22" Power Ride - 22" Ride Cymbals

Paiste 2002 Classic 22" Power Ride

22" Ride Cymbals

$483
Paiste 2002 Classic 22" Power Ride, 22" Power Ride, Filling, full, clear, energetic ride cymbal, High sonic range, Loud...
4.9 Expert Rating
Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Power Ride - 20" Ride Cymbals

Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Power Ride

20" Ride Cymbals

$406
Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Power Ride, 20" Power Ride, Full, clear, energetic ride, High sound range, Loud with a still...
4.8 Expert Rating
Paiste 10" Signature Dark Energy MK1 - 10" Splash Cymbals

Paiste 10" Signature Dark Energy MK1

10" Splash Cymbals

$274
Paiste 10" Signature Dark Energy MK1, Dark Energy Splash, Mark I, Size: 10", Dark body, Full frequency spectrum,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Paiste 2002 Classic 13" Sound Edge HH - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Paiste 2002 Classic 13" Sound Edge HH

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$428
Paiste 2002 Classic 13" Sound Edge HH, 13" hi-hat sound edge, Medium bright, full, brilliant hi-hat, Extreme,...
5 Expert Rating
Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Wild Crash - 20" Crash Cymbals

Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Wild Crash

20" Crash Cymbals

$406
Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Wild Crash, Wild Crash Cymbal, 2002 Classic Series, Size: 20", Suitable fo medium to for louder...
4.7 Expert Rating
Paiste 2002 Classic 18" Wild Crash - 18" Crash Cymbals

Paiste 2002 Classic 18" Wild Crash

18" Crash Cymbals

$351
Paiste 2002 Classic 18" Wild Crash, Wild Crash Basin, 2002 Classic Series, Size: 18"
4.8 Expert Rating
Paiste 18" Line Symphonic Orchestra M - 18" Orchestral Cymbals

Paiste 18" Line Symphonic Orchestra M

18" Orchestral Cymbals

$1,154
Paiste 18" Line Symphonic Orchestra M, Symphonic Orchestra Cymbal Pair, Size: 18", Line series, Medium version,...
4.5 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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