Paiste 201 Universal Cymbal Set

101 Brass and 201 Bronze are manufactured according to the same high standards as previously the 502 and 302, and thus fulfill the same well known and well appreciated quality expectations.

For the manufacture of 201 Bronze cymbals, Paiste uses a high-grade bronze alloy.

Paiste employs modern, hi-tech production techniques in its German production facility for the manufacture of affordable cymbals with outstanding quality. The company utilizes its extensive Swiss-based knowhow and successfully transfers the essence of hand manufacture principles to modern, technical production. Paiste is a pioneer in this field, based on its 25 year experience with production of cymbals based on technology and automation.

Universal Set: 14 in. hi-hat, 16 in. crash, 20 in. ride

Hi-hat
Size: 14 in.

Weight: medium top / medium heavy bottom

Volume: soft to medium loud

Stick sound: pronounced

Intensity: lively

Sustain: medium

Chick sound: strong, tight

Sound character: Warm, full, energetic. Fairly narrow range, fairly complex mix. Even, responsive feel. Full, bright, open sound. Defined, solid chick sound. Versatile hi-hat for all-round playing.

Crash
Size: 16 in.

Weight: medium

Volume: medium soft to loud

Stick sound: washy

Intensity: lively

Sustain: medium

Bell character: integrated

Sound character: Bright, warm, full, brilliant. Fairly narrow range, clean mix. Even, responsive feel. Versatile, basic, musical crash for all-purpose playing.

Ride
Size: 20 in.

Weight: medium heavy

Volume: medium to loud

Stick sound: balanced

Intensity: lively

Sustain: medium

Bell character: full, integrated

Sound character: Bright, full, warm. Narrow range, clean mix. Even, balanced feel. Clear ping over controlled, clean wash. Versatile ride for wide application.