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14 in. crash
Small for a crash. Fast attack, short decay — closer to an accent than a full-bodied wash.
Product detailSKU #1274115039091
PaistePST 3 Crash 14 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 14-inch crash from Paiste's entry-level PST 3 line. A first or backup crash for starter kits, practice rooms and tight budgets.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First upgrade over the stock crash on a starter kit
- Rehearsal spaces and practice rooms where gear takes abuse
- A fast second crash next to a larger main
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud stages, where 14 inches gets buried under guitars
- Drummers wanting a long, washy crash sound
- Anyone expecting a hi-hat pair at this price
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.
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PST 3 series
Paiste's entry tier, built for first kits rather than the professional Signature range.
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$65
A fraction of pro cymbal pricing, so expect a simpler, shorter voice with less complexity.
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14 inches, same as common hi-hats
It's a single thin crash, not half a hat pair. Diameter matching hats means nothing here.
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Sold singly
Nothing is matched or paired to it, so mixing with other brands is fine.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cymbal only — stand, sleeve and felt washers sold separately.
- 02Check your stand's sleeve is intact; bare metal cracks the cymbal hole.
- 03If this is your only crash, 16 inches is the more usual choice.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a 14-inch crash big enough as a main crash?
It works, but it's short and quiet. Most drummers run a 16-inch as the main crash and keep a 14 as a fast second.
02Can I use this as a hi-hat?
No. It's one crash cymbal. Hi-hats come as matched pairs with different top and bottom weights, and a single crash won't behave like either.
03How does PST 3 compare to Signature?
PST 3 is Paiste's entry line, Signature is the professional line. Expect a simpler, shorter sound here at a small fraction of the cost.
04Will it crack?
Thin entry-level cymbals crack when struck flat on the edge. Hit at a glancing angle and leave the wing nut loose so it can swing.
