Detail 01
17 inch diameter
Between the common 16 and 18. Faster response than an 18, more body and sustain than a 16.
Product detailSKU #1274115039341
PaisteSignature Full Crash 17 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
17-inch crash from Paiste's Signature line, hand-hammered bronze. For drummers who want a fast, musical crash and can spend at that level.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Gigging drummers who need a crash that cuts without staying loud
- Studio work where a short, clean decay keeps tracks tidy
- Adding a mid-sized crash between a 16 and an 18
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners assembling a first kit at a tight budget
- Heavy metal players wanting maximum volume and long wash
- Drummers who play hard and break cymbals often
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
Full Crash profile
Fuller weight than a thin crash. Takes a harder hit before it chokes and pushes more volume.
Detail 03
Signature series
Paiste's upper-tier bronze line. Warmer and more complex than their student and entry alloys.
Detail 04
Crash, not a ride
Meant for accents on the edge. Riding on it will wash out and bury the rest of the kit.
Detail 05
$498 price
Professional-tier pricing for a single cymbal. Budget accordingly if building a full set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand, felts, sleeve or wing nut included — check your hardware first
- 02Sold as a single cymbal, not a pair or set
- 03Crash with a glancing edge stroke; hitting flat cracks cymbals over time
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 17 inches a good crash size?
Yes. It sits between the two most common sizes, so it works as a main crash on a small kit or as the middle voice in a three-crash setup.
02Will this work for metal?
It will cut, but a Full Crash at 17 inches is a moderate-weight cymbal. Louder styles usually want larger diameters and heavier weights for more volume and sustain.
03How is Signature different from Paiste's cheaper lines?
Signature is a higher-tier line with a more complex, warmer character than entry-level Paiste cymbals like the 101 brass series.
04Can I use this as a crash-ride?
Not really. It is voiced as a crash — stick definition on the bow is limited and steady riding will build into wash.
