101 Brass cymbals are made from a selected and especially sonorous brass copper based alloy. Paiste employs modern, hi-tech production techniques in its German production facility for the manufacture of affordable cymbals with outstanding quality. The company utilizes its extensive Swiss-based knowhow and successfully transfers the essence of hand manufacture principles to modern, technical production. Paiste is a pioneer in this field, based on its 25 year experience with production of cymbals based on technology and automation.

Universal Set includes: 14" hi-hat, 16" crash, 20" ride

Hi-hat

Size: 14 in.
Weight: medium top / medium heavy bottom
Volume: medium soft to medium loud
Stick sound: dry, pronounced
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Chick sound: soft, tight
Sound character: Medium bright, clean, focused. Narrow range, fairly clean mix. Even, balanced feel. Bright, full, controlled open sound. Mellow, defined chick sound. Controllable hi-hat for all-round playing.

Crash

Size: 16 in.
Weight: medium
Volume: medium soft to medium loud
Stick sound: fairly washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium short
Bell character: integrated
Sound character: Fairly dark, full, focused. Medium range, clean mix. Even, responsive feel, explosive attack. A versatile crash for all-purpose playing.

Ride

Size: 20 in.
Weight: medium heavy
Volume: soft to medium loud
Stick sound: balanced
Intensity: medium lively
Sustain: medium
Bell character: full, integrated
Sound character: Fairly dark, full, focused. Narrow range, clean mix. Soft, balanced feel. Sizzly ping over sweet, mellow, warm wash. Controllable ride for multi-purpose application.