Paiste 22" 900 Series Heavy Ride

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Paiste 22" 900 Series Heavy Ride

Paiste

22" 900 Series Heavy Ride

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 407510
Brand: Paiste
Model: 22" 900 Series Heavy Ride
Price: $306.90

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This 900 Series Heavy Ride is a workhorse – built to last and deliver a big, solid sound. It’s ideal for rock, funk, and any genre needing a powerful, defined ride cymbal with a warm core, but those seeking incredibly complex shimmering tones might want to look elsewhere.

Product Description

  • Paiste 22" 900 Series Heavy Ride
  • Heavy Ride Cymbals
  • Size: 22"
  • "900" Series
  • Made of B8 (2002) bronze
  • Full-bodied sound with a warm tone
  • Solid bell for powerful and loud playing styles
  • Special dark finish that emphasises the hammer marks
PROS
  • • Solid B8 bronze construction ensures durability and consistent tone.
  • • The heavy weight provides a full, sustained wash and powerful bell response.
  • • Dark finish emphasizes hammer marks, adding visual character and subtly dampening overtones.
  • • Versatile enough for rock, funk, and even some lighter orchestral applications.
CONS
  • • B8 bronze isn't the most complex alloy, limiting nuanced shimmering tones.
  • • The heavy weight can be fatiguing for extended playing or smaller drummers.
  • • The bell, while powerful, can be a bit harsh for very subtle, nuanced playing.

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Key Features

Size 22 in
Material B8 bronze
Finish Dark
Sound Character Warm, full-bodied, powerful
Bell Size 3.5 in
Weight Heavy

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 900 Series is brighter and more direct; the Signature Dark is significantly darker, more complex, and more expensive.
While versatile, its heavy weight and powerful bell make it less ideal for very quiet jazz; a lighter, thinner ride would be more appropriate.
A thicker, harder stick like a 5A or 5B will help cut through the weight and bring out the full power of the bell.

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