PST3 cymbals are made from a selected and especially sonorous brass copper-based alloy. Thanks to Paiste's new production method, these especially affordable cymbals achieve a new dimension in sound and quality.

14 in. Hi-Hat Features:

Weight: medium top / medium heavy bottom
Volume: soft to loud
Stick sound: dry, pronounced, slightly silvery
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Chick sound: soft, tight

Sound character: medium bright, clean, full. Fairly narrow range, somewhat complex mix. Even, balanced feel. Bright, full, controlled open sound. Mellow, defined chick sound with a slight hiss. All-purpose hi-hat with a good controllable overall feel.

14 in. Crash Features:

Clear, defined attack. Well balanced mix of overtones. Medium sustain. Easy to handle and very responsive.

16 in. Crash Features:

Weight: medium
Volume: soft to loud
Stick sound: fairly washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium short
Bell character: integrated

Sound character: full, focused and cutting. Medium range, fairly clean mix. Even, responsive feel, explosive attack. A versatile crash for all-purpose playing.

20 in. Ride Features:

Weight: medium heavy
Volume: soft to loud
Stick sound: balanced
Intensity: medium lively
Sustain: medium long
Bell character: full, pronounced, fairly integrated

Sound character: warm, full, clear. Medium range, somewhat clean mix. Soft, balanced feel. Sizzling ping over a full wash. Controllable ride for multi-purpose application.