Paiste

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The Paiste Cool Bell delivers a bright, clear, and glassy sound character. It has a fairly narrow range and high pitched bell-type sound supported by icy shimmering and enveloping layers.


Introduction: 1989
Background: Paiste creates the ultimate cymbal sound with traditionally typical Paiste characteristics and expand sound horizons beyond 1980's cymbal program
Innovation: First cymbal series created from patented Bronze specifically developed for cymbals
Alloy: Patented Signature Bronze
Quality: Professional
Production: Manual Craftsmanship - Hand Hammering, Hand Lathing, Proprietary Methods
Applications: All volume settings - Live and Recording - Entire range of music styles
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Users: Working Musicians, Enthusiasts - Demanding Players with precise requirements who need fully developed model character in their cymbals
Sound: Musical, transparent, beautiful, rich, colorful - full, bright, expressive sound - Model range features everything from particularly delicate, sensitive to expressive, potent and powerful qualities
Looks: The Cool Bell has a variety of surface structures and looks - Hammering and lathing patterns range from complex to delicate - Elegant, classic black silk screening
Recognition: Received widespread critical acclaim - Generally accepted as the ultimate in characteristic Paiste Sound
Paiste Signature Cool Bell Cymbal 8 in.

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  • Size: 8"
  • Weight: heavy
  • Volume: fairly low to loud
  • Stick Sound: clean, pingy
  • Intensity: lively
  • Sustain: very long
  • Bell Character: integrated