PaistePSTX DJs 45 Hi-Hat Cymbal 12 in. Pair
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Paiste’s 12-inch PSTX DJs 45 pair centers on a dry, clearly outlined hi-hat voice with a complex character and strong presence. Played closed, it delivers a crisp clap; opening the hats brings out a muted, hissing, trashy response. Its tonal range is deliberately focused rather than broad, so it can define a primary hi-hat sound or add a contrasting auxiliary voice. The pair is intended for live and studio work across volume levels.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Building a focused main hi-hat sound for live or studio setups.
- Adding an auxiliary hi-hat voice with dry stick definition and an open trashy hiss.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking for a hi-hat with a broad tonal range.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a 12-inch hi-hat pair.
- 02The top cymbal is thin and the bottom cymbal is medium heavy.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What changes between open and closed playing?
Open playing produces a muted, trashy hissing sound, while closed playing gives a crisp clap.
02Can it serve as the main hi-hat?
Yes. It is designed for use either as a main hi-hat sound or as an auxiliary sound.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsBody & build
- Material
- Multiple
- Body Finish
- Brilliant
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Finish
- Brilliant
- Type
- Hi-hat(s)
1 detailsSize & weight
- Cymbal Weight
- Thin top/medium heavy bottom
6 detailsOther
- Added Value
- No
- Quantity
- Pair
- Lathing
- Partial
- Hammering
- Machine
- Sizes in
- 12
- Bell
- Standard with Dark Jones' likeness
