Paiste 21" Masters Medium Ride

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Paiste 21" Masters Medium Ride

Paiste

21" Masters Medium Ride

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 319740
Brand: Paiste
Model: 21" Masters Medium Ride
Price: $636.90

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This 21-inch Paiste Masters Medium Ride is a workhorse—it's got a beautiful, full sound with plenty of shimmer, but remains controllable even at higher volumes. Perfect for players seeking a classic, reliable ride for rock, jazz, or fusion, offering a premium-priced, professional-grade experience.

Product Description

  • Paiste 21" Medium Masters
  • Medium Ride Cymbal
  • Size: 21"
  • Twenty Masters Collection Series
  • Satisfying
  • open
  • rich in overtones
  • full of fundamental sound
  • Sound is always clean
  • Always controllable
  • responsive ride cymbal
PROS
  • • Exceptional fundamental tone; cuts through dense mixes.
  • • Paiste's signature Swiss hammering creates complex, shimmering overtones.
  • • The Masters Alloy provides a warm, controlled wash and dark undertones.
  • • Well-latted construction ensures consistent response and durability.
CONS
  • • The medium weight might feel a bit heavy for some drummers.
  • • Masters series cymbals are premium-priced, limiting accessibility.
  • • While versatile, it leans towards classic rock and jazz; not ideal for extreme genres.

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Key Features

Size 21 in
Material Paiste Masters Alloy
Finish Brushed-up
Sound Character Warm, controlled wash with dark undertones
Bell Size 4.25 in
Weight Medium

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Masters series sits between the Traditional’s brighter, more cutting sound and the Signature’s darker, more complex character, offering a balanced, versatile tone.
The brushed finish dampens the high frequencies, contributing to the warmer, darker tone and reducing harshness compared to a fully lathed cymbal.
Medium to heavy sticks will bring out the fundamental tone and sustain, while lighter sticks can highlight the shimmer and overtones – experiment to find your preference.

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