Detail 01
Copper-based brass alloy
Paiste identifies the 101 Brass cymbals as made from an especially sonorous copper-based brass alloy.
Product detailSKU #1274115039301
Paiste101 Brass Crash/Ride 18 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 18-inch brass crash/ride with a dark, full, focused character, fast crash attack, and mellow ride qualities.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking a soft- to medium-volume cymbal
- Live playing across a range of music styles
- Players who want both crash and ride qualities in one cymbal
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing a cymbal in a size other than 18 inches
- Players seeking artist associations for this exact model
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
Medium sustain
Notes are described as having medium sustain.
Detail 03
Fast, powerful crash attack
The crash response is described as fast and powerful with an even, balanced feel.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a crash/ride cymbal, combining crash attack with ride qualities.
- 02Its stated volume range is soft to medium.
- 03Paiste describes the 101 Brass series as the replacement for the 302 series.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size is this cymbal?
It is 18 inches.
02Is it a crash or a ride cymbal?
It is a crash/ride cymbal.
03What is its sound character?
Paiste describes it as fairly dark, full, and focused, with a pronounced stick sound.
04Which series does it replace?
The 101 Brass series is described as the replacement for the 302 series.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51274115039301
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