Paiste Alpha Rock Crash Cymbal

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For loud players.

The Alpha Rock Crash has a very bright, full, glassy, and shimmering sound. Wide range, clear mix. Fairly giving feel. Very strong, cutting, and sturdy crash cymbal for louder playing situations in aggressive musical styles.

Alpha Cymbals were first launched by Paiste in 1992. Since then, the Alpha Series has been highly successful on an international scale. Today, the Alpha brand is synonymous with dependability, and the cymbals are well-known for their first-class sound and fair prices. In 2006, Paiste presented a completely revamped Alpha, which advanced these trusted qualities and took Alpha cymbals to a new level.

In recent years, Paiste has invested heavily into the perfection of its high-tech processes, seeking to faithfully reproduce the principles of Swiss hand craftsmanship in its modern production facility in Germany. The updated Alpha cymbals are manufactured using this top-notch technology. They are then enhanced using traditional hand hammering. The combination of hi-tech and traditional methods brings about never before realized quality levels in a highly efficient production environment. Alpha cymbals thus fulfill high demands in quality and function while taking into account the financial realities of today's active drummers.

Paiste designed the updated Alpha series specifically with the global demands of today's music in mind. Global music increasingly combines stylistic and cultural backgrounds into new musical forms, requiring cymbals with wider application range. By applying modern design concepts to the individual models, Paiste has met these requirements convincingly. The assortment offers a wide choice of models and sizes, and covers a wide range of music styles. It allows the drummer an optimal variety of sounds in the cymbal set. Despite all of these improvements, the company is offering the new Alpha cymbals at unchanged retail prices.

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Paiste Alpha Rock Crash Cymbal Features:

  • Weight: medium heavy
  • Volume: medium to very loud
  • Stick Sound: silvery, washy
  • Intensity: lively
  • Sustain: long
  • Bell Character: big, fairly integrated
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Glassy but not trashy

For the money, this is a terrific cymbal. I have an entry level Ludwig kit and, after about 8 months, just upgraded the heads and added this cymbal. I wanted something reasonably priced that had that cutting breaking glass sound and did not sound like either a ringing trash can lid or one of the darker crash cymbals. Maybe someday I'll want the lid, but for now I wanted something to work with the Paiste 302 Plus 20" ride cymbal that came with my kit. The 18" crash in this line did not sound different enough from the 20" ride when it's used as a crash, but the 16" Alpha Rock was perfect. I know a lot of beginner drummers think they need one of the cast cymbals (Zildjian or Sabian) for great sound, but this sounds great and the price was right. I've only had it for a few days and have played the heck out of it, but I can't say anything about durability. If it's anything like my 302 Plus high hats I'm sure I'll have it for years. One thing that I would disagree with in the product description is the term "shimmering". I don't find that to be true with the 16" crash, but maybe it holds for the larger diameter cymbals.

Reviewed by Pete on 1/4/2008 who plays Rock.

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Great cymbal

I bought the 18 inch as an upgrade from paiste 502 series. If you want to be heard and have a killer cymbal sound you need to get Paiste cymbals! Put out the money and get these! I also have the 22 inch rock ride, and these alphas and nothing sounds better! Also these guys look great under the stage lights!

Reviewed by al on 12/31/2008 who plays heavy metal.

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Awesome Cymbal!

When I started playing drums, I fell in love with Paiste right away, and the Alpha line does not disappoint. This crash cymbal has a very nice sound, and if you're using Paistes, you will be heard without a doubt. I have an 18" on the kit and I'm going to be buying several more of these crashes in the coming months. They have a clean, loud sound and can take a beating. Not to mention that the hammer marks make them look really cool on a kit. Any drummer that plays heavier music, hits hard, or just wants a good cymbal or two should pick up a few of these.

Reviewed by Anthony on 7/4/2009 who plays Metal, Progressive, Alternative, Hard Rock, Rock.

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AMAZING!!!!!!!

I just got this cymbal about 2 weeks ago and its awesome the sound is very bright and defined it sounds like shattering glass when hit this is definitely my favorite cymbal on my kit. Buy it and you wont be disappointed!!!!

Reviewed by Jakedasnake on 10/20/2009 who plays Metal, rock, jazz, anything.

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Great buy

I got this cymbal when I was looking for I Jazz ride. I didnt have to much money to spend so when I heard this one and saw the price I was really happy. I put down low near my floor toms and use it as a ride cymbal. It has a good sound when you hit it, and the bell is great. It is not the best emphasis cymbal, and it echos for a while but other than that this is a great cymbal.

Reviewed by Will on 11/3/2008 who plays jazz, rock, funk,.

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