Paiste 16" 900 Color Sound China PRP
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Paiste
16" 900 Color Sound China PRP
Product Info
Article Number:
407590
Brand:
Paiste
Model:
16" 900 Color Sound China PRP
Category:
16" China Cymbals
Price:
$170.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 16' Paiste Color Sound China is a real character cymbal – it screams for attention. It’s perfect for rock, metal, and any genre needing a raw, explosive accent, but don't expect subtle shimmer; this is all about the crash. A great entry point to Paiste’s China range.
Product Description
- Paiste 16" 900 Color Sound China PRP
- China Cymbal
- Size: 16"
- 900 ColorSound series
- Made from B8 (2002) bronze
- Explosive crash sound for accentuated effects
- Colour: Purple
PROS
- • B8 bronze delivers a consistently explosive, trashy sound.
- • The 'Purple' finish is purely aesthetic, but looks fantastic.
- • Paiste's signature 'PRP' lathing provides quick response.
- • Relatively lightweight for a China, easy to control dynamics.
CONS
- • The B8 bronze limits its complexity compared to higher bronze alloys.
- • Its focused sound isn't as versatile for subtle musical textures.
- • The 'ColorSound' series is known for a slightly thinner profile, prone to cracking with abuse.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
16 in
Material
B8 Bronze
Finish
Purple ColorSound
Sound Character
Explosive, Trashy, Accentuated
Weight
Medium
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*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
Frequently Asked Questions
It's a surface treatment – the color is cosmetic and doesn't change the bronze's acoustic properties.
PRP lathing ensures a faster, more responsive feel, making it easier to control the cymbal's dynamics and swelling.
This ColorSound China offers a more aggressive, raw sound than the Signature or Dry lines, sacrificing some complexity for a more immediate, explosive impact.
