Paiste 16" Signature Power Crash

Paiste 16″ Signature Power Crash Cymbal

£300.39

With commanding presence and bold projection, the Paiste 16″ Signature Power Crash Cymbal offers a powerful, cutting crash voice in a smaller package. Handcrafted in Switzerland from Paisteโ€™s proprietary Signature Bronze alloy, this cymbal combines a bright attack, wide frequency rangeand clean tonal mix – delivering aggressive musical accents without losing clarity.

Key Features:
  • Size: 16″ โ€“ Compact yet expressive, ideal for punchy crashes
  • Alloy: Signature Bronze โ€“ Paisteโ€™s high-end alloy known for clarity, warmthand articulation
  • Sound Character: Very bright, fulland highโ€‘pitched โ€“ strong projection and cut
  • Weight: Heavy โ€“ built for impact and durability
  • Volume: Loud โ€“ suited to energetic and demanding performance settings
  • Stick Sound: Washy โ€“ crisp initial attack with natural tonality
  • Sustain / Fade: Long with a swelling attack and extended decay
  • Bell Character: Integrated โ€“ bell tone smoothly blends with crash body
  • Finish: Traditional โ€“ retains a natural look and organic tonal response
  • Handcrafted in Switzerland โ€“ precision lathed and hammered for consistency and musicality
Availability: In stock with our supplier
Estimated Delivery Date 17/11/2025
 SKU: PSIGPWR16

Description

The Signature Power Crash line spans multiple diameters and is engineered for scenarios where bold, cutting crashes are demanded.

Sound & Feel:

  • Bright and Cutting โ€“ Immediate attack with strong high-end presence
  • Full and Powerful โ€“ Has body and thickness to support heavy accents
  • Swelling & Controlled Decay โ€“ Opens up dynamically yet remains musical
  • Responsive to Touch โ€“ Can move from light taps to full crashes expressively

Built to Perform:

  • Constructed with Signature Bronze for tonal richness and clarity
  • Heavy design for robust impact and longevity
  • Forged, hammeredand lathed by skilled Swiss craftsmen
  • Well suited for both live performance and recording environments

Ideal For:

  • Drummers seeking bold, cutting crash sounds in tighter setups
  • Rock, pop, fusionand high-energy genres needing assertive accents
  • Session and live musicians who demand clarity in loud mixes
  • Players who want a compact crash with serious musical presence

The Paiste 16″ Signature Power Crash Cymbal delivers serious punch and clarity in a manageable size – perfect for drummers who want a powerful crash that still sits well in a musical mix.

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