Tradition
Over 70 years ago, Paiste started producing cymbals by means of traditional hand craftsmanship using a defined sound concept and strict quality standards - a pioneering accomplishment that has substantially determined today's standards for cymbals. Today, Paiste is the only first rate cymbal manufacturer who still uses this ancient method exclusively for cymbals in the professional class.
Quality
They cultivate the meticulous process of crafting cymbals by hand in their Swiss production facility. This is the basis for their deep knowledge and experience about the nature of cymbal shape and structure that lead to a gratifying sound.
Sound
For the manufacture of affordable cymbals with ample quality we use modern, hi-tech production techniques in Paiste's German production facility. The decisive objective in this effort is the successful transfer of the spirit and essence of our Swiss knowledge about sound to such manufacturing methods.
They therefore primarily strive for the successful realization of the hand manufacture achievements in their modern, technical production. Paiste is a pioneer in this field as well, based on their 25 year experience with technological production.
Technology
They occupy themselves continuously and intensively with the application of modern technology and the development of technological processes. Thanks to modern digital technology, Paiste has now achieved a breakthrough which permits them a significant improvement in the transfer Swiss principles concerning shape, structure and sound to our German production process.
Value
The results of these intensive efforts are the new Paiste Sound Technology cymbals - PST 3 and PST 5. With these series we present affordable cymbals with never before realized sound quality and professional appearance.
Paiste Sound Technology cymbals are the perfect starting point to enter the incomparable world of Paiste sound.
PST3
PST 3 cymbals are made from a selected and especially sonorous brass copper based alloy. Thanks to our new production method, these especially affordable cymbals achieve a new dimension in sound and quality.
This item must be exchanged directly through the manufacturer if it is found to be defective, and can only be returned to us if it is unopened. 
