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Brass alloy
The entry material for cymbals. Brighter and more one-dimensional than bronze, with less complexity as it rings out.
Product detailSKU #1274115039349
Paiste101 Brass Crash 16 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
16-inch brass crash at an entry price. For first kits, practice setups, or anyone who needs a cymbal they will not worry about damaging.
Strong match
Who this is for
- A first drum kit where cymbals need to stay affordable
- Practice rooms and rehearsal spaces with shared gear
- A backup crash to keep in the case for gigs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Recording, where brass sounds thinner than bronze
- Hard hitters — brass cracks sooner than professional alloys
- Players who already own bronze cymbals and want a match
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
16 inch diameter
The standard first-crash size. Quick to speak, decays fast, fits any standard cymbal stand.
Detail 03
101 series
Paiste's most affordable line. Built to a price, not to studio standards.
Detail 04
Natural finish
Raw brass color. Will darken and tarnish with handling unless you polish it.
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$66 price
Roughly a tenth of a professional crash. Treat it as consumable rather than a lifetime cymbal.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Stand, felt washers and sleeve are not included
- 02Sold as one cymbal — hi-hats and ride are separate purchases
- 03Brass dents and cracks under heavy playing; ease off the edge strokes
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a brass cymbal good enough to gig with?
For quiet or casual gigs, yes. In a loud band it will get buried and it is more likely to crack under hard hitting than a bronze cymbal.
02How long will this last?
Depends entirely on how hard you play. Light players get years from it; heavy hitters can crack brass within months.
03Does it come with a cymbal stand?
No. You need a stand plus a sleeve and felt washers to mount it. Metal-on-metal contact will crack the bell.
04What is the difference between this and the Signature line?
Alloy and construction. 101 is brass at entry pricing; Signature is Paiste's professional bronze line and costs several times more.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
