Detail 01
20 inch diameter
Large for a crash. Lower pitch, longer sustain and much more volume than the usual 16 or 18.
Product detailSKU #1274115038856
Paiste2002 Medium Crash Cymbal 20 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
20" medium crash from Paiste's 2002 line. A big, bright, loud crash for rock drummers playing on stage.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Loud rock and hard rock on a live stage
- Drummers needing a crash heard over guitars
- Doubling as an occasional crash-ride
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Quiet jazz or low-volume acoustic playing
- Small kits where a 20" crash overwhelms the mix
- Anyone wanting a fast, short, subtle accent
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 weight
Needs a firmer strike to open up, but holds together under hard playing and projects further than a thin.
Detail 03
2002 series
Paiste's long-running professional bronze line, voiced bright and cutting rather than dark and dry.
Detail 04
Crash, not a ride
Struck on the edge for a full wash; the bow will carry a ride pattern, but with more spread than a true ride.
Detail 05
Single cymbal
One crash, so it is an addition to a kit you already have rather than a complete cymbal setup.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand, boom arm or felt hardware included
- 02A 20" crash needs real clearance — check your stand reach and height
- 03Medium weight wants a firm strike; it will not bloom under light playing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a 20" crash too big?
It depends on volume. In loud rock it fills space and sustains under a whole band. On a quiet gig or a small kit it can swamp everything else.
02Can I use this as a ride?
For occasional patterns, yes. A medium crash washes out faster than a dedicated ride, so stick definition blurs during long ride passages.
03What is the 2002 line known for?
It is Paiste's professional bronze series with decades in rock drumming. The voicing is bright and cutting, built to project in loud live settings.
04Will it be loud enough for live rock?
Yes. The 20" diameter and medium weight are chosen for projection. Volume is this cymbal's strength, not subtlety.
