Paiste 18" Signature Fast Medium Crash

Paiste 18″ Signature Fast Medium Crash Cymbal

£374.39

With radiant clarity and dynamic power, the Paiste 18โ€ณ Signature Fast Medium Crash Cymbal delivers a bright, fast-responding crash with a warm, full-bodied tone. Crafted in Switzerland from Paisteโ€™s proprietary Signature Bronze, it offers a quick attack paired with rich sustain and musical complexity. Ideal for drummers who want both speed and depth, this cymbal excels across various musical styles and settings.

Key Features:

  • Size: 18โ€ณ โ€“ Balanced size for quick response with enhanced tonal presence

  • Alloy: Signature Bronze โ€“ Paisteโ€™s exclusive formula for rich, complex sound

  • Sound Character: Bright, full, warm โ€“ Fast attack with controlled sustain

  • Weight: Medium โ€“ Offers a blend of responsiveness and tonal richness

  • Finish: Traditional (Regular) โ€“ Classic finish maintaining natural tonal clarity

  • Handcrafted in Switzerland โ€“ Individually lathed and hammered for exceptional consistency

Availability: Available to order
Estimated Delivery Date 01/12/2025
 SKU: PSIGFMC18

Description

The Paiste 18โ€ณ Signature Fast Medium Crash stands as a versatile, expressive cymbal perfect for both subtle accents and powerful crashes. It provides bright articulation alongside a warm, sustained character that supports musical expression.

Sound & Feel:

  • Warm and Brilliant: Clear highs with a rich, harmonic body

  • Fast Response: Opens quickly with smooth, controlled decay

  • Musical Sustain: Medium sustain ideal for dynamic phrasing

  • Clear Stick Definition: Precise articulation with balanced overtones

Built to Perform:

  • Forged from Signature Bronze for tonal depth and durability

  • Medium weight construction ensures both speed and presence

  • Swiss craftsmanship guarantees consistent sound quality and playability

  • Suitable for studio and live applications across many genres

Ideal For:

  • Drummers seeking a fast, full-bodied crash with warm tone

  • Players wanting bright articulation with sustained musicality

  • Session musicians and gigging drummers needing versatile dynamics

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 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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