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Paiste 24 inch Color Sound 900 Purple Mega Ride Cymbal Demo

24" Color-coated Ride Cymbal with CuSn8 Bronze Alloy Formulation - Purple

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Ultra-heavy, Hand-Hammered Ride with Color Coating

The Paiste Color Sound 900 24" Mega Ride cymbal exhibits a wide-ranging voice, sharp tone, and underlying deep wash. Experience excellent touch sensitivity, along with a more-than-lively intensity. This is an extra-heavy cymbal, so it projects a loud to very loud volume, and its massive bell sings with a pronounced and energetic ping. The Color Sound 900 Mega Ride produces clean note separation and resonates beautifully with a long, dark sustain. And of course, its luminous translucent finish is sure to garner lots of attention.

Color Sound 900 — experience new dimensions of visualized sound

Based on Paiste's 900 Series cymbals, the Color Sound 900 Series yields a slightly drier sound with shorter sustain. Otherwise, you can expect the same great sound and flexibility. The translucent color-coated finishes on these cymbals are positively radiant. They maintain the natural appearance of the cymbals, including the grooves and hammer marks. Best of all, the color coating is specially formulated to resist cracking, chipping, and peeling. Drummers here at Sweetwater use 900 Series cymbals to color-coordinate their cymbals with the rest of their drum kits, match their stage decor, and create a custom look under the lights.

Paiste — a history of visual expression

The Color Sound 900 Series isn't Paiste's first foray into color-coated cymbals. In 1984, Paiste stunned the industry with their Colorsound 5 Series. When the '90s rolled around, the Visions Series hit the scene. And more recently, Paiste unveiled their Artist Inspiration models, such as Stewart Copeland's Blue Bell Ride, Aquiles Priester's Giga Bell Ride, and Danny Carey's Dry Heavy Ride. Also, top drummers such as Joey Jordison, Tico Torres, and Paul Bostaph have custom color-coated cymbals.

Paiste Color Sound 900 24" Mega Ride Features:

  • 24" bronze alloy ride cymbal with translucent color coating
  • Ultra-heavy ride with loud to very loud volume and clean note separation
  • Hand-trued edges and hand-hammered bow produce sharp, cutting tones with great cutting power
  • Wide-ranging voice with a big, deep wash — hangs on with long, dark sustain

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Mega Ride
  • Size: 24"
  • Weight: Extra Heavy
  • Finish: Purple
  • Material: CuSn8 Bronze
  • Volume: Loud to Very Loud
  • Sound: Strong, Deep Wash, Piercing
  • Sustain: Long
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 1942724

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Rated 5/5

Exactly what I was looking for!!!

I'll start by saying I've been an active drummer for somewhere around 24 years. I've played jazz, blues, rock, heavy metal – these days mostly metal. I had been using my dad's classic heavy 22" Zildjian ride from the early '70s. I don't recall the exact model, but the thing is a beast and not easy to replace. They really don't make them like they used to, is the line that comes to mind. Anyway, it survived my dad being a drummer, and me being a hard hitter for over two decades, and I decided it was time to retire it so that I can restore my dad's classic Ludwig kit, but that's another story. With that said, I have become a big fan of Paiste over the years and I already had one of the Colorsound crashes so decided to take a chance with the mega ride. Man, this thing sings!!! It's deep, throaty, but the bell cuts through in the higher register like no other ride I've ever played on. For the price, this sounds like pro gear. You won't find any better in this price range, in my opinion. Not to mention, the purple finish is beautiful. I've received nothing but compliments on it!
Music background: 20+ years (heavy metal, blues, jazz)
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