Paiste Rude Series Cymbals
These definitely different cymbals were inspired by the revolution of punk and metal during the late 1970s. RUDE continues to be the leading choice of sound for raw, merciless and powerful musical energy in Rock, Metal, and Punk.
Paiste 14″ Rude Blast China Cymbal PRUDBLCH14
Blast China
Sizes: 14"
Weight: medium heavy
Volume: medium to very loud
Stick Sound: washy, slightly metallic
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium long
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Bright, metallic, rough, lively, raw. Wide range, fairly clean mix. Very responsive. Explosive, dirty crash sound. Agile China for strong, exotic accents.
Paiste 14″ Rude Hi hat Cymbals PRUDHAT14
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Hi-Hat
Sizes: 14″
Weight: medium top / heavy bottom
Volume: loud to very loud
Stick Sound: pronounced
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Chick Sound: tight, full
Sound Character: Medium bright, raw, full, energetic. Wide range, complex mix. Heavy, full feel. Raw, full, loud open sound. Tight, full, cutting chick sound. Versatile, all-round hi-hat for loud playing.
Paiste 14″ Rude Sound Edge Hi hat Cymbals PRUDSHH14
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Sound Edge Hi-Hat
Sizes: 14"
Weight: medium top / heavy bottom
Volume: loud to very loud
Stick Sound: pronounced
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Chick Sound: sharp, cutting
Sound Character: Very bright, raw, full, energetic. Fairly wide range, fairly complex mix. Heavy, controllable feel. Full, dirty, loud open sound. Sharp, cutting, strong chick sound. The sound edge for heavy players.
Paiste 16″ Rude Crash Ride Cymbal PRUDCRR16
Weight: extra heavy.
Volume: loud to very loud.
Stick Sound: strong, balanced.
Intensity: lively.
Sustain: long.
Bell Character: integrated.
Sound Character: Very bright, raw, full, earthy, energetic. Wide range, complex mix. Heavy feel, responsive, explosive crash. Versatile, general purpose crash and crash/ride for loud playing.
Paiste 18″ Rude Basher Crash Cymbal PRUDBASH18
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Basher
Sizes: 18″
Weight: medium heavy
Volume: medium to very loud
Stick Sound: washy, lush
Intensity: lively
Sustain: long
Bell Character: fairly separated
Sound Character: Full, forceful, powerful, slightly trashy. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Rather soft playing feel. Hefty, powerful attack with a saturated, menacing crash sound. Quite deep, beefy bell sound. Strong, loud, yet un-intrusive cymbal. Ideal for crash ride patterns in very loud settings.
Paiste 18″ Rude Crash Ride Cymbal PRUDCRR18
Paiste 20″ Rude Crash Ride Cymbal PRUDRDC20
Paiste 22″ Rude Dave Lombardo Reign Ride Cymbal PRUDREIGNRD22
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Power Ride «The Reign»
Sizes: 22"
Weight: extra heavy
Volume: loud to very loud
Stick Sound: pingy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: long
Bell Character: powerful, separated
Sound Character: Bright, metallic, full, powerful, deep, piercing. Fairly narrow range, complex mix. Heavy feel. Strong, clear ping over a deep, full, raw wash. Cutting, powerful bell. Strong, heavy cymbal for articulate, dynamic ride playing in loud music. Developed in co-operation with the speed metal pioneer Dave Lombardo.