Detail 01
10-inch diameter
Bigger than a 6 or 8, so it speaks a touch lower and hangs slightly longer. Still decays in about a second.
Product detailSKU #1274115039241
PaisteSignature Splash Cymbal 10 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 10-inch Paiste Signature splash for fast, short accents. For drummers who want a bright punctuation voice above the kit without adding sustain.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Quick accents inside busy fills and linear grooves
- Adding a high voice to a small kit
- Recording sessions needing accents that clear fast
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers needing a crash that sustains behind a chorus
- Anyone wanting a first cymbal before hats and ride
- Hard hitters who ride accents repeatedly on one cymbal
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
Splash, not crash
Designed to open instantly and die. It punctuates a beat rather than washing under a phrase.
Detail 03
Paiste Signature line
Paiste's upper professional tier rather than a student line, which is where the price sits.
Detail 04
Sold as one cymbal
A splash is an addition to an existing setup, not a building block you can center a kit around.
Detail 05
Small mass, thin profile
Responds to light glancing hits. Rewards edge strikes with the shoulder of the stick, not full-arm crashes.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No mount included. You need a splash arm, stacker, or spare cymbal stand.
- 02Small cymbals crack when hit flat. Strike the edge at an angle.
- 03Check clearance above your rack toms before choosing a mounting spot.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between the 10-inch and the 6-inch?
The 10 is lower in pitch and rings slightly longer. The 6 is higher, tighter, and disappears almost immediately. Many drummers run both.
02Can I use a splash as my only crash?
Not really. A splash cuts off too quickly to support a phrase. It works as an accent alongside a crash, not instead of one.
03Does it come with a mounting arm?
No. Budget for a splash arm or stacker, plus a felt, sleeve and wingnut if your hardware does not already have them.
04Is a 10-inch splash loud enough for live playing?
For accents, yes. It projects sharply but briefly, so it reads as a hit rather than a wash on a loud stage.
