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China cymbal
Upturned flange gives a trashy, gong-like crash with no clean stick definition. An effect, not a timekeeper.
Product detailSKU #1274115039034
Paiste2002 China Cymbal 20"
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 20-inch China from Paiste's 2002 line. Loud, trashy accent cymbal for rock and metal drummers who want a big explosive hit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock and metal accents on choruses and breakdowns
- Drummers wanting a large, sustaining trash sound
- Live playing where a China needs to cut through guitars
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Quiet gigs, jazz, or low-volume acoustic sets
- Drummers wanting a tight, fast, choked China
- Small kits with no spare stand or room for a 20-inch cymbal
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.
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20-inch diameter
Large for a China. Deeper pitch, longer sustain, more volume than a 16 or 18.
Detail 03
2002 series
Paiste's B8 bronze line. Bright and cutting with a hard attack — built for loud rock stages.
Detail 04
Mounted upside down
Chinas are usually flipped bell-down so the edge angles toward you and is safer to strike.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cymbal only — no stand, felts, sleeve or wing nut included
- 02A 20-inch China needs a dedicated boom arm and clearance
- 03Strike the edge on the flange side, not straight down onto the bow
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Why mount a China upside down?
Flipping it bell-down angles the flange away from your stick path. You strike the edge cleanly, get more trash, and reduce the chance of cracking it.
02Is 20 inches too big for a China?
It's on the large end. You get more volume and a longer, lower wash, but less of the fast choke a 16 or 18 gives.
03What is B8 bronze?
An alloy of 92% copper and 8% tin. Brighter and more cutting than B20, with a harder attack and less complexity.
04Can I use this in a quiet setting?
Not well. A 20-inch 2002 China is built to cut through loud guitars and will overpower a small or acoustic room.
