Paiste 18″ PST5 Rock Crash Cymbal

£110.79

The Paiste 18โ€ณ PST 5 Rock Crash Cymbal delivers bright, powerful crash tones with quick attack and strong projection, making it ideal for rock, pop and energetic live performances. Made from B8 Bronze (2002 Bronze), this cymbal produces a full-bodied crash with a balanced wash and controlled sustain. Its medium-heavy weight ensures impact and presence, while the polished finish enhances tonal clarity and stage appeal.

Key Features:
  • Size: 18โ€ณ โ€“ Ideal for expressive rock-style crash accents

  • Alloy: B8 Bronze (2002 Bronze) โ€“ Known for bright warm and musical tonal quality

  • Sound Character: Bright and powerful โ€“ Quick attack with balanced wash and controlled sustain

  • Weight: Medium Heavy โ€“ Optimized for projection and impact

  • Finish: Polished โ€“ Enhances tonal clarity and visual appeal

  • Series: PST 5 โ€“ Professional sound at an accessible price

  • Handcrafted in Switzerland โ€“ Precision lathed and hammered for consistent tone

Availability: Available to order
Estimated Delivery Date 20/11/2025
SKU: PST5NRCR18

Description

The Paiste 18โ€ณ PST 5 Rock Crash produces immediate, lively crash accents with clear stick definition and strong projection. Its medium-heavy weight provides expressive power and reliable presence in any mix.

Sound & Feel:

  • Bright and Impactful: Crisp, defined crash with strong wash

  • Expressive Dynamics: Responsive to soft and hard playing

  • Powerful Projection: Cuts through mixes without overpowering

  • Quick Response: Fast stick-to-cymbal reaction for energetic accents

Built to Perform:

  • B8 Bronze Alloy โ€“ Durable and produces bright, musical tones

  • Polished Finish โ€“ Enhances projection and visual appeal

  • Handcrafted Hammered and Lathed โ€“ Ensures tonal consistency and expressive response

  • Medium-Heavy Design โ€“ Optimized for powerful rock crash performance

Ideal For:

  • Drummers seeking a bright, powerful crash for rock and pop applications

  • Players wanting expressive accents with clear stick definition

  • Musicians needing a reliable cymbal for live and studio performance

  • Artists looking for professional sound and strong presence at an accessible price

Any items held at our warehouse and ordered before 12pm will be dispatched same-day. For any special order items, we will be in touch directly with tracking information. Delivery is free for most of the U.K. on all orders over ยฃ250 and others start from just ยฃ3.59. We offer 'Express Shipping' on all items meaning that, for most parts of the U.K., your order will be with you next working day. In some areas, such as the Highlands and Islands, delivery will be two days (this will be reflected in your estimated delivery date at checkout). Most items are shipped with DPD meaning you will be given a one hour delivery window on the day of delivery. Smaller items are sent First Class with Royal Mail. If you are in a hurry or need a more specific delivery date and time delivery upgrades such as Next Day before 10am, Next Day before 12pm and Saturday or Sunday delivery can be selected at checkout. Our DPD deliveries are carbon neutral and, where possible, we reuse packing to cut down on waste.

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If within 30 days of receiving your purchase you decide it is not right for you providing it is returned in “as new” condition within its unopened original packing we will refund or exchange your item as desired. In cases where packaging has been opened we may be unable to offer a refund but in some cases will offer a refund that reflects the reduced resale value of the item.

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If your purchase develops a fault within the 2 year warranty period you can return it to us and we will repair or replace it. A fault is defined as a defect that you would not normally expect to occur through normal wear and tear and that has not been caused by improper use.

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