Paiste 20" 900 Color Heavy Ride BK
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
Paiste
20" 900 Color Heavy Ride BK
Product Info
Article Number:
407549
Brand:
Paiste
Model:
20" 900 Color Heavy Ride BK
Category:
20" Ride Cymbals
Price:
$251.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 900 Color Heavy Ride BK is a workhorse—it’s got a big, warm sound and a solid bell that cuts through the mix. It’s a great option for rock, pop, and heavier styles where you need some serious projection, and it’s a reliably good-sounding cymbal without being premium-priced.
Product Description
- Paiste 20" 900 Color Heavy Ride BK
- Heavy Ride Cymbal
- Size: 20"
- 900 Colour Sound Series
- Made of B8 (2002) bronze
- Full sound with a strong
- warm tone
- Solid bell for powerful and loud playing styles
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • B8 bronze delivers a warm, full tone ideal for various styles
- • Heavy weight provides excellent sustain and projection
- • Solid bell offers a powerful, cutting wash for louder playing
- • Paiste’s 900 series offers consistent quality and reliable performance
CONS
- • The black finish is prone to fingerprints and requires frequent cleaning
- • B8 bronze isn’t as complex or nuanced as higher bronze alloys
- • Its heavier weight might be fatiguing for extended playing sessions
Product Video
Key Features
Size
20 in
Material
B8 Bronze (2002 Alloy)
Finish
Black
Sound Character
Warm, Full, Powerful
Bell Size
Large
Weight
Heavy
Similar Products
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Flamenco Sabicas C3-F
Flamenco Guitars
$957
Flamenco Guitar, Top: Solid European Carpathian spruce, Back and...
Ibanez GRG320FA-TVT
ST Style Guitars
$439
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top: Basswood with Art Grain in flamed maple look, Bolt-on neck:...
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 7-piece SG
Drum Shell Sets
$1,428
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Standard LS
Drum Shell Sets
$1,088
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio LS
Drum Shell Sets
$1,022
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple Studio PG
Drum Shell Sets
$1,022
*Note:*Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
Frequently Asked Questions
The black finish is primarily cosmetic; it slightly dampens the cymbal, resulting in a marginally less bright tone, but the core 900 sound remains.
Absolutely, the bell is quite substantial and delivers a strong, clear response perfect for those moments needing extra impact.
It’s a bit more direct and less complex than some higher-end options, but it’s still responsive and offers a good balance of power and control.
