Detail 01
China shape
Flared, upturned edge gives a raw, explosive attack that dies quickly instead of ringing out.
Product detailSKU #1274115039203
Paiste2002 Novo China Cymbal 18 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 18-inch china from Paiste's 2002 line at $405. An effect cymbal for drummers who already own their core crash and ride.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adding a short, trashy accent over the top of a kit
- Rock and metal players marking transitions and stops
- Drummers building out a 2002 setup with an effect piece
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone still buying their first crash or ride
- Players who want a smooth, musical crash sound
- Small acoustic gigs where a china is too abrupt
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
Mounted upside down
Chinas hang bell-down so you strike the flared edge. Your stand tilter needs to reverse.
Detail 03
18 inches across
Big enough to be heard over a loud band. Smaller chinas sound thinner and cut less.
Detail 04
Paiste 2002 series
Shares a family with other 2002 pieces, so it blends if the rest of your kit is 2002.
Detail 05
$405 for a single cymbal
One effect cymbal at pro pricing. It is an addition to a kit, not the foundation of one.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand included — plan on a dedicated boom for the inverted angle
- 02Always use a sleeve and felts; china edges chip if metal contacts the hole
- 03You need somewhere to put it; most kits are already full of stands
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which way does a china cymbal mount?
Bell down, edge up. Flip the tilter so the flared lip faces you, then strike the edge with the shoulder of the stick.
02Can I use this instead of a crash?
Not really. A china is short and trashy where a crash is smoother and sustains. Most drummers run both.
03Is a china too loud for practice?
It is abrupt and cuts hard. In a small room it will dominate. Fine on a loud stage.
04Does it come with a stand or mount?
No. Cymbal only.
