Paiste 20" 900 Color Heavy Crash BK
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Paiste
20" 900 Color Heavy Crash BK
Product Info
Article Number:
407546
Brand:
Paiste
Model:
20" 900 Color Heavy Crash BK
Category:
20" Crash Cymbals
Price:
$251.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 900 Color Heavy Crash is a solid workhorse for rock, pop, and heavier styles. The B8 bronze gives it that classic Paiste warmth, while the heavier build delivers a powerful response. It's a great option for drummers wanting a full, dark crash without the premium price tag of the Signature series.
Product Description
- Paiste 20" 900 Color Heavy Crash BK
- Heavy Crash Cymbal
- Size: 20"
- 900 Color Sound Series
- Made from B8 (2002) bronze
- Full sound with a strong warm undertone and long sustain
- Can be used for louder musical styles
- Special finish slightly darkens the cymbals and amplifies the lathing grooves and hammer marks
PROS
- • B8 bronze delivers a warm, full sound characteristic of Paiste’s legacy.
- • Heavy weight provides a substantial feel and powerful, cutting crash.
- • Color Heavy designation offers a darker, more complex wash than standard crashes.
- • The darkened finish enhances visual appeal and highlights the hand-hammering detail.
CONS
- • The heavier weight might be fatiguing for players with a lighter touch.
- • Sound leans towards darker tones, limiting versatility in brighter genres.
- • 900 series represents a mid-range offering; higher series provide more refinement.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
20 in
Material
B8 bronze
Finish
Darkened, hand-lathing
Sound Character
Warm, full, dark, long sustain
Weight
Heavy
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Color Heavy has a noticeably darker and more complex sound, plus more weight, making it cut through louder mixes better.
The darkened finish isn’t just cosmetic; it subtly dampens the cymbal, contributing to the darker, warmer tonal character.
While versatile, the darker and heavier sound is better suited for rock or pop; a jazz drummer might prefer a lighter, brighter crash.
