Detail 01
17 inch
Middle crash size. Faster attack and shorter sustain than an 18 or 19, more body than a 16.
Product detailSKU #1274115038773
Paiste2002 Crash Cymbal 17 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
17-inch crash from Paiste's 2002 line. Bright, cutting, and loud — built for rock and live playing rather than subtle studio work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock and hard rock drummers who need a crash to cut through guitars
- Live stages where a darker crash disappears in the mix
- Players wanting fast attack with a shorter decay than an 18 or 19
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz or low-volume gigs needing a dark, washy crash
- Drummers who want a crash they can also ride on comfortably
- Anyone building a quiet practice or church-room setup
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
2002 series
Paiste's bright, high-attack voicing — the classic loud-rock crash sound rather than a dark, dry one.
Detail 03
Sold as a single cymbal
One crash, not a pair or a pack. Build the rest of the setup separately.
Detail 04
$370 price point
Professional-tier pricing. You're paying for the alloy and consistency, not a starter-pack crash.
Detail 05
Crash, not a crash-ride
Voiced for accents. Sustained riding on it will build up wash and swamp the stick definition.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A cymbal stand, felts, and sleeve are needed and not included
- 02Crashing edge-on rather than glancing is the main cause of cracks
- 03Bright and loud by design — it will not tame down for quiet rooms
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a 17-inch crash better than a 16 or 18?
It's a middle ground. Faster and tighter than an 18, with more body and sustain than a 16. Good single-crash choice.
02Can I use this as a ride?
Not really. It's voiced as a crash, so steady riding builds wash and loses the stick definition you'd want from a ride.
03Is it too bright for jazz?
For most jazz settings, yes. The 2002 voicing is bright and cutting. A darker, thinner crash suits low-volume playing better.
04Does it come with mounting hardware?
No. You get the cymbal only — the stand, felt washers, and sleeve are separate purchases.
