Paiste 20" Masters Dark Ride
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Paiste
20" Masters Dark Ride
Product Info
Article Number:
261373
Brand:
Paiste
Model:
20" Masters Dark Ride
Category:
20" Ride Cymbals
Price:
$570.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Masters Dark Ride is a beautifully crafted cymbal, ideal for jazz, fusion, and quieter settings where subtlety and nuance are key. The dark, warm tone and quick response make it incredibly expressive, though it’s not the best choice if you’re looking for a cutting, trashy ride sound.
Product Description
- Paiste 20" Dark Ride
- Ride Cymbal
- Size: 20"
- Dark Ride Twenty Master collection series
- Dark
- warm balanced tone
- Soft and fast response
- Crash capable
- Controlled
- sharp stick sound over a dark
- oriental tone
- Can easily be used in a small jazz club setting
PROS
- • Exceptional stick definition for nuanced jazz playing
- • Paiste’s Signature Dark alloy delivers a warm, complex tone
- • Fast, responsive action allows for effortless, controlled playing
- • The Masters series construction ensures remarkable durability and longevity
CONS
- • Limited versatility for heavier, more aggressive musical styles
- • Premium-priced, a significant investment for most drummers
- • Bell tone can be slightly subdued compared to brighter rides
Product Video
Key Features
Size
20 in
Material
Paiste Signature Dark Alloy (B20 Bronze)
Finish
Dark, Machine-Latted
Sound Character
Dark, Warm, Balanced, Oriental
Bell Size
4.5 in
Weight
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Twenty Dark Ride is generally brighter and more complex, while the Masters Dark Ride offers a more focused, controlled dark tone.
Absolutely; its controlled, balanced sound sits very well in a mix and offers a lot of tonal character without overpowering other instruments.
It’s relatively clean for a dark ride; Paiste’s manufacturing process minimizes unwanted overtones, resulting in a more musical and controllable sound.
