Paiste Rude 18" Crash Ride Cymbal

Paiste Rude 18" Crash Ride

The most impolite cymbals in Rock 'n' Roll, Paiste's RUDE range is a cursing, collection of cacophony from top to bottom. Only fit for the most unoffendable drummers, RUDE cymbals have the most power, the most punch, and the most full-on lively sound. Perfect for metal, rock, punk and other "loud" genres.

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Here's what Paiste say about their Rude Cymbals

These definitely different cymbals were inspired by the revolution of punk and metal during the late 1970s. RUDE continues to be the leading choice of sound for raw, merciless and powerful musical energy in Rock, Metal, and Punk.

• Since: 1980
• Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as "2002 Bronze"
• Applications: Medium loud to extremely loud  Live and recording  Punk, Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Rock/Metal Crossover Styles & Derivatives, and contemporary styles rooted in/or similar to those styles
• Sound: Raw, metallic, powerful, lively, sparkling, bright, icy and energetic with heavy mid-range harmonics and powerful, cutting characteristics

Specifications

• Sizes: 18"
• Weight: extra heavy
• Volume: loud to very loud
• Stick Sound: strong, balanced
• Intensity: lively
• Sustain: long
• Bell Character: integrated
• Sound Character: Very bright, raw, full, earthy, energetic. Wide range, complex mix. Heavy feel, responsive, explosive crash. Versatile, general purpose crash and crash/ride for loud playing.