Paiste PST 5 Series Effects Cymbal Pack

Includes 10 in. splash and 18 in. China. 7 People rated this product:

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Manufacturer's Description for Paiste PST 5 Series Effects Cymbal Pack

For the manufacture of PST 5 cymbals Paiste uses the same high-grade bronze alloy as in their professional class, which became famous through their 2002 series. The combination of this sonorous bronze with their new production method provides drummers with new sound dimensions, and due to the rich program, with numerous possibilities to design an individual cymbal set.

10 in. Splash Features
Weight: medium thin

Volume: soft to loud

Stick sound: fairly washy

Intensity: lively

Sustain: short

Bell character: integrated

Sound character: full, warm. Medium range and a fairly clean mix. Even, balanced and responsive feel. Cutting, versatile splash with a nice voice for all-around playing.

18 in. China Features
Weight: medium heavy

Volume: medium to very loud

Stick sound: fairly washy

Intensity: very lively

Sustain: medium long

Bell character: integrated

Sound character: medium bright, full, slightly raw and dark. Medium range, focused, complex mix. Explosive, breathy, shattering crash, fairly bright and trashy. Very powerful, energetic china with wide musical application. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Paiste products.

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"Good value for drummers with a wide genre interest."

Sound: Excellent sound for both, especially for drummers who play various diff. genres. Feature: Good value already - extra accessories and it would have been a steal. Ease of Use: Very flexible sounds - can be adapted to diff. genres easily. Quality: Wouldn't say quality is as good as Zildjian, but still quite good for value. Value: Excellent value.

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Sound: The straight-braced D-28 is less boomy than the HD-28 versions with their scalloped braces (the HD-28V is also forward-shifted). You still get a great bass sound typical of a Martin dreadnought and it's clearer, which suits me because I don't play in a band. Some people lament the sound of modern Martins. I played about four different D-28s in the same shop. My one really chimes, though none of them sounded 'bad'. Wood is organic, and these days Martin kiln-dries its wood. In the old days it dried naturally. As years go by, that wood will continue to dry and the sound will open up. But try a bunch for one that sounds great to you now - it'll be out there! Feature: It's a D-28. Check the specs - if you want fancy abalone or a bound fingerboard then there are other models out there for you (D-35 and D-42). This was exactly what I wanted. Having said that, the herringbone trim on the HD-28 looks very good but it doesn't have the straight bracing. The guitar comes with a thermoplastic case that's fine for the job. The newer D-28s have a two-way truss rod that will require a longer truss rod tool (not included). Also, the end pin will stick out because Martin no longer reams the hole. I sanded the pin rather than ream the hole but you'd have to say this is an unfinished job from Martin. I don't use a strap so it's not a big deal for me, but a little disappointing. Ease of Use: This was well set up right from the shop. The only thing I did was lower the nut slots a fraction to make the action at the first fret suit me better. But I did this because I have nut files and I like tinkering with the guitar. It wasn't something I HAD to do. It's got medium strings on it to drive the top so don't expect it to play like an electric or a small-bodied guitar with light gauge strings on it. Quality: I love this. Many tops now have bearclaw, which is seen as OK these days (it has no effect on the sound, it's just a visual thing). Mine has no bearclaw, which I prefer, and no wings on the headstock. My top has beautiful silking all over and is perfectly quartersawn - there is no difference in shade between the two bookmatched pieces of sitka spruce). A beautiful piece of work from Martin. Value: It seems expensive to buy, but the longer you keep it/enjoy it the cheaper it gets. I'll keep this for life. How much will my D-28 cost me to own every day? Almost nothing, assuming I live more than a few years! If you plan on selling it, think about buying used - you'll lose less money. Many of the processes in making a D-28 are still done by hand. You're still getting that for your money. Manufacturer Support: Haven't needed to deal with them, but the Martin customer service reputation is second to none. I've read lots of first-hand accounts testifying to this on the forums. The Wow Factor: OK, let's get this in proportion first - it's a guitar. Having said that, the Martin guitar company invented the dreadnought guitar. If you find one that has the sound that speaks to you, it's hard to ignore that history. Overall: This D-28 is with me for life. Then it'll move down the family line. I feel good that someone somewhere will be saying, "This was my grandad's/great grandad's guitar." The thing with this guitar is that it won't 'wear out' as such. A good luthier/repair person will keep it going forever.

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