Detail 01
Thin weight
Supports the cymbal’s lively, explosive and responsive character.
Product detailSKU #1500000050688
PaisteColor Sound 900 Splash Cymbal, Purple 12 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A thin 12-inch purple splash with a bright, short yet full voice, made for lively, explosive accents.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking short accents in any musical style
- Drummers who want a thin, responsive splash
- Players who want a purple Color Sound finish
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking long sustain
- Those looking for a larger cymbal than 12 inches
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
Color Sound finish
Creates a slightly drier sound, somewhat shorter sustain, and a more focused attack.
Detail 03
Purple finish
A luminous translucent color that preserves the appearance of the cymbal’s grooves and hammer marks.
Detail 04
Full lathing
The cymbal is specified with full lathing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a single 12-inch splash cymbal.
- 02The Color Sound coating makes the sound slightly drier, shortens sustain somewhat, and focuses the attack.
- 03Its thin weight contributes to a lively, explosive, very responsive sound.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size is this splash cymbal?
It is a 12-inch splash cymbal.
02How does it sound?
It has a bright, short yet full tonal quality, with a lively, explosive and very responsive sound.
03What does the Color Sound coating change?
It makes the sound slightly drier, shortens sustain a bit, and gives the attack more focus.
04Will the finish crack, chip, or peel?
Paiste states that the Color Sound finish will not crack, chip, or peel.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland Added Value: No
- Color Finish
- Purple
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000050688
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