Paiste 14" Traditional Medium Hi-Hat
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Paiste
14" Traditional Medium Hi-Hat
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These Traditional Medium hi-hats are a serious throwback—Paiste really nailed the sound of the mid-century jazz scene. If you’re chasing that smoky, vintage vibe for blues, classic jazz, or swing, and you're willing to invest in a truly unique sound, these are hard to beat. They offer a warmth and complexity you just don't find in many modern hi-hats.
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Paiste 14" Traditional Medium Hi-Hat Becken, Paiste Traditional Collection, 14" Medium Light Hi-Hat
*Paiste Traditionals*
- Paiste undertook a remarkable historical research project to make possible an accurate reproduction of the "lost" cymbal sounds of the 40s
- and 60s
- the golden era of blues
- jazz
- be-bop
- and the big band.
- In loving detail
- through research and consultation with historically experienced drummers
- the new "Traditional" line was created
- making the full history of sounds from some of the most diverse cymbals (ride
- hi-hat
- splash
- swish) once again available today! From sizzling big-band swing to the smoky intensity of bop and blues.
Unlike the delicate classics of that era, the "Traditional" cymbals offer a unique breadth of sound spectrum, versatility of expression, and the excellent durability of Paiste's patented sound alloy, the state-of-the-art bronze compound from which they are produced. These new instruments will impress collectors, music connoisseurs and lovers of traditional cymbal sounds.
The *Medium Light Hi-Hat* of the Paiste Traditional line is very soft and sensitive with an underlying dark and "damp" stick sound together with a silver, fragile chick. The open / closed sound is full, warm and dry. Expect a quick response to changes in your footwork.
- Responsds quickly to changes in footwork
- Model: thin top / heavy bottom basin
- Volume: low to medium-loud
- Stick attack: soft
- Ideal area of use: live
- studio
- Decay duration: medium
- Sound with the foot tredding down: soft
- Sound character: dark
- warm
- silvery-sounding
- Huge amount of sounds waiting to be discovered
- Soft tone with a pleasant playing feel
- Full
- warm and open sound
- Loose
- "soggy" chick sound
- Extremely suitable for all styles of jazz and swing drum playing
- • Warm, vintage tone authentically recreates 1950s-60s sounds.
- • Excellent stick definition with a complex, shimmering wash.
- • Robust bronze alloy construction ensures long-term durability.
- • Versatile enough for jazz, blues, and classic swing styles.
- • Premium-priced, a significant investment for many drummers.
- • The 'vintage' sound might not suit modern, aggressive genres.
- • Can be slightly darker sounding than brighter, contemporary hi-hats.
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