Detail 01
12-inch size
Its compact format supports its stated roles as a compact-kit main crash or larger splash-style effect.
Product detailSKU #1500000185953
PaistePSTX DJs 45 Crash Cymbal 12 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Fast, compact, and intentionally trashy, the 12-inch PSTX DJs 45 Crash is built for brief accent work rather than a long crash wash. Its quick response and very short decay keep punctuation tight in a compact bop or street-kit setup. On a larger kit, its role shifts naturally toward a larger splash-style effect. The sound is described as warm and exotic, with a complex, medium-wide mix.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adding short, explosive crash accents to a compact bop or street drum kit.
- Using a 12-inch cymbal as a larger splash-style effect within a bigger setup.
- Live or studio playing across different volume settings.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a crash with a long decay will find its very short decay a mismatch.
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
Partial lathing
The cymbal uses partial lathing rather than full-surface lathing.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it decay quickly?
Yes. It has a very short decay and is intended for short, quick accents.
02Can it work on a larger drum kit?
Yes. On a larger setup, it can be used as a larger splash-style effect.
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 Dimensions & Weight
- Color Finish
- Brilliant
1 detailsSize & weight
- Cymbal weight
- Thin top/medium heavy bottom
15 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Hammering
- Machine
- Quantity
- 1
- Material
- Multiple
- Lathing
- Partial
- Korena Special
- false
- Type
- Crash/effects(s)
- Sizes (in)
- 12
- Country of origin
- Switzerland
- Tier
- new
- Added value
- No
- Source Id
- site51500000185953
- Bell
- Standard with Dark Jones' likeness
- Finish
- Brilliant
- Diameter
- 12" (30.48 cm)
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