Paiste 19" Rude Thin Crash
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Paiste
19" Rude Thin Crash
Product Info
Article Number:
191288
Brand:
Paiste
Model:
19" Rude Thin Crash
Category:
19" Crash Cymbals
Price:
$383.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Rude Thin is a surprisingly versatile crash. It's got a dark, smoky sound with a shimmering brilliance that cuts through, but remains controlled. Great for rock, funk, and anything needing a quick, responsive crash that doesn’t overpower the kit.
Product Description
- Paiste 19" Rude Thin Crash
- Thin Crash Cymbal
- Rude Series
- Size: 19"
- Full
- dark
- energetic with a brilliant broad sparkle
- Extremely flexible
- With a compact sound character
- Fast
- responsive
- explosive
- Short decay time
PROS
- • Brilliant sparkle contrasts dark undertones, creating complex wash
- • Responsive and explosive character ideal for dynamic playing
- • Compact sound profile sits well in dense drum mixes
- • Paiste’s Signature Bronze alloy delivers excellent projection and sustain
CONS
- • Rude series can be a bit brittle compared to heavier Paistes
- • Thin nature limits its suitability for very aggressive playing styles
- • The dark sound may not be ideal for brighter musical genres
Product Video
Key Features
Size
19in
Material
Paiste Signature Bronze
Finish
Brushed/Lathed with Peening
Sound Character
Full, dark, energetic, explosive
Weight
Thin
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Rude Thin has a darker, more complex tone with quicker decay than the brighter, longer sustain of the Twenty series.
While responsive, the thin nature means it’s best suited for mid-level volume and intensity; it’s not built for constant heavy crashing.
A lighter to medium-weight stick, like a 5A or 5B, will allow you to fully appreciate the cymbal’s responsiveness and nuanced tones.
