Product Description

Paiste 20" Traditional Light Ride, Paiste Traditional Collection, 20" Light Ride

*Paiste Traditionals*

• Paiste undertook a remarkable historical research project to make possible these accurate reproductions of the "lost" cymbal sounds of the 40s
• and 60s
• the golden era of blues
• jazz
• be-bop
• and the big band.

• In loving detail
• via research and consultation with historically experienced drummers
• the new "Traditional" Line was created
• making the full history of sounds from some of the most diverse cymbals (ride
• hi-hat
• splash
• swish)
• once again available today! From sizzling big-band swing to the smoky intensity of bop and blues.

Unlike the delicate classics of that era, the "Traditional" cymbals offer a unique breadth of sound spectrum, versatility of expression, and the excellent durability of Paiste's patented sound alloy: the state-of-the-art bronze compound from which they are produced. These new instruments will impress collectors, music connoisseurs, and lovers of traditional cymbal sounds.

The *Light Ride* of the Traditional Line is low in pitch, offering a buttery-soft playing feel. The ping has a woody, softly sparkling quality that merges with a complex, dark and somehow smoky sound. It opens up nicely when playing with the shoulder of the stick, dieing quickly away again, giving room to each stick attack. A short decay time returns control back to the player after some hard playing. The overall impression of the sound is akin to a dark cloud that gently ensnares the listener.

, Like a soft and ensnaring sound cloud, Butter-soft playing feel