Paiste 18" Signature Power Crash

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Paiste 18" Signature Power Crash

Paiste

18" Signature Power Crash

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 132811
Brand: Paiste
Model: 18" Signature Power Crash
Price: $488.40

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This Signature Power Crash is a beast – it’s built for rock, metal, and any situation needing serious cut and volume. The Signature Bronze alloy gives it a gorgeous shimmer alongside the raw power. If you need a crash that commands attention, this is a top contender.

Product Description

Paiste 18" Signature Power Crash, Paiste Signature Line, 18" Power crash

On the way to an optimal cymbal sound, a special Paiste sound alloy from patented bronze was developed for the Signature series. The results are instruments that have been gaining recognition since their introduction in 1989, and have proven themselves both in the studio and live. The sound has a high expressive power and can be described as filigree, transparent, musical, emotional and colourful.

The Power Crash is the heaviest crash in the Signature line and offers the strongest crash sound and the longest sustain. All in all, higher in pitch and well suited for noisy situations where projection is needed.

PROS
  • • Signature Bronze alloy delivers complex, shimmering overtones.
  • • Heavy weight provides a powerful, cutting crash sound.
  • • Long sustain ideal for dynamic builds and accents.
  • • Excellent projection, cuts through loud ensembles effectively.
CONS
  • • Higher price point makes it a premium investment.
  • • Weight can be fatiguing for extended playing sessions.
  • • Sound profile less versatile for quieter, more nuanced playing.

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Key Features

Size 18 in
Material Paiste Signature Bronze
Finish Brushed/Lathed
Sound Character Powerful, cutting, long sustain, high pitch
Weight Heavy

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Power Crash is significantly heavier and louder, with a higher pitch and longer sustain than the more mellow Medium.
Yes, the Signature Bronze is a proprietary alloy designed for a more complex and shimmering tonal character than their other lines.
While powerful, careful control and miking techniques can tame it, but it’s truly designed for louder environments.

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