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PaisteColor Sound 900 Crash Cymbal, Red 17 in.

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Paiste Color Sound 900 Crash Cymbal, Red 17 in.

Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Built around a medium-weight 17-inch crash, this red Color Sound 900 delivers a full, rounded crash with medium-bright presence and warm undertones. Its response is balanced, while the color coating tightens the decay and brings the initial hit into clearer focus. The translucent red finish leaves the cymbal’s grooves and hammer marks visible, giving the kit a deliberate visual accent without obscuring its worked surface.

Paiste Color Sound 900 Crash Cymbal, Red 17 in. product detail
Product studyPaiste Color Sound 900 Crash Cymbal, Red 17 in.

Strong match

Who this is for

  • Drummers wanting a responsive crash with a full, round voice across varied musical settings
  • Stage kits that need a red visual accent alongside a focused crash attack

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players looking for longer sustain rather than the coating’s somewhat shorter decay

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 01

17 in.

This is the 17-inch version.

Detail 02

Medium weight

Paiste identifies this crash as medium weight.

Detail 03

Full lathing

The cymbal has full lathing.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Choose the red 17-inch version if those are the size and finish required for your kit.

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01What sound does the 17-inch crash produce?

It has a medium-bright, full-bodied crash sound with warm undertones and a rounded character.

02How does the Color Sound coating affect the sound?

It makes the response slightly drier, trims sustain somewhat, and focuses the attack.

03Is the red finish durable?

The Color Sound finish is described as resisting cracks, chips, and peeling.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

6 detailsBody & build
Color
Red
Country of Origin
Switzerland
Type
Crash
Material
Cast Alloy
Body Finish
Red
Finish
Red
1 detailsSize & weight
Cymbal Weight
Medium
6 detailsOther
Quantity
1
Lathing
Full
Bell
Standard
Added Value
No
Hammering
Hand/Machine
Sizes in
Multiple

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