Paiste 20" Rude Power Ride
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Paiste
20" Rude Power Ride
Product Info
Article Number:
175278
Brand:
Paiste
Model:
20" Rude Power Ride
Category:
20" Ride Cymbals
Price:
$405.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Rude Power Ride is a beast – raw, powerful, and built for serious volume. It’s a fantastic choice for rock, metal, and heavier styles where you need a ride that can cut through the mix and deliver a massive crash. If you crave that aggressive, untamed Paiste sound, this is it.
Product Description
- Paiste 20" Rude Power Ride
- Power Ride Cymbal
- Size: 20"
- Extra heavy
- rough
- full
- energetic ride cymbal
- Large
- expressive tone
- Metallic stick attack (ping) over dirty
- full
- penetrating basic tone
- Excellent for loud clear ride with incredible crash sound
- The ride for the hard and heavy styles
PROS
- • Incredibly responsive to dynamics, from whisper to full-on groove.
- • The raw, unlathed bronze creates a unique, gritty character.
- • Offers a powerful bell with a defined, cutting edge.
- • Built to withstand serious abuse – exceptionally durable construction.
CONS
- • Its aggressive sound isn't suitable for quieter, more nuanced styles.
- • The 'dirty' finish can be challenging to clean and maintain.
- • The metallic ping might be too prominent for some players’ tastes.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
20 in
Material
Paiste Bronze 2002
Finish
Rough, Unlathed
Sound Character
Energetic, Full, Penetrating, Metallic
Bell Size
4.5 in
Weight
Extra Heavy
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Rude is significantly louder, more aggressive, and has a much more pronounced metallic attack, whereas the 2000 is smoother and more versatile.
The unlathed finish is integral to the Rude's character – it contributes to the raw, complex overtones and reduces sustain compared to a fully lathed cymbal.
It's definitely on the louder side; you’ll likely need to use a lot of dynamic control or dampening to tame it for quieter environments.
