Paiste 18" PSTX Swiss Medium Crash Cymbal

Paiste 18″ PST X Swiss Medium Crash Cymbal

£133.29

The Paiste 18โ€ณ PST X Swiss Medium Crash Cymbal stands out with its bold, explosive sound and eye-catching design. Featuring distinctive Swiss-style perforations, this cymbal delivers a trashy, bright and energetic crash that cuts through any mix with precision and power. Its B8 Bronze alloy construction and medium weight provide a balanced mix of attack, sustain, and control โ€” making it ideal for drummers who need a versatile crash that performs equally well in live and studio settings.

Key Features:

  • Size: 18โ€ณ โ€“ Medium crash size offering strong projection and full crash tones

  • Alloy: B8 Bronze โ€“ Renowned for its bright, musical, and dynamic sound profile

  • Sound Character: Trashy, bright, and explosive โ€“ Fast attack with controlled sustain

  • Weight: Medium โ€“ Balanced for powerful projection and versatile dynamics

  • Design: Swiss-Style Perforations โ€“ Unique hole pattern creating a trashy, cutting effect

  • Finish: Brilliant โ€“ Polished surface enhancing clarity, projection, and stage appeal

  • Handcrafted in Switzerland โ€“ Expertly lathed and hammered for tonal consistency and quality

Availability: In stock with our supplier
Estimated Delivery Date 08/11/2025
 SKU: PSTXSWMCR18

Description

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The Paiste 18โ€ณ PST X Swiss Medium Crash delivers a fast, aggressive attack with a controlled decay, producing a mix of bright shimmer and raw edge. Itโ€™s the perfect choice for drummers who want their crashes to make a statement while maintaining musical balance and control.

Sound & Feel:

  • Trashy and Bright: Complex, cutting overtones with a raw edge

  • Explosive Response: Strong, immediate attack for impactful accents

  • Controlled Sustain: Maintains energy without overpowering the mix

  • Dynamic Versatility: Adapts easily to various playing intensities and styles

Built to Perform:

  • B8 Bronze Alloy โ€“ Delivers bright tone, durability, and consistency

  • Swiss-Style Design โ€“ Large holes reduce weight and add trashy character

  • Precision Hammering and Lathing โ€“ Ensures balanced sound and professional reliability

  • Brilliant Finish โ€“ Enhances tone projection and provides an eye-catching look

Ideal For:

  • Drummers seeking a powerful, trashy crash with bright projection

  • Players who want modern, energetic tones with quick response

  • Musicians performing rock, pop, punk, metal, or electronic-inspired music

  • Artists needing a visually striking and sonically distinctive crash cymbal

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.

At Drum Central we want you to be able to shop with confidence and are happy to offer a 2 year warranty and 30 day money back guarantee on all of our new products. (All products sold are considered new unless clearly stated. This includes ex display models.)

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.

We do our best to make sure every aspect of your Drum Central order goes smoothly but in the event that an item arrives either damaged or incorrect then notify us within 14 days and we will arrange a free collection so as to get the item swapped or replaced.

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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