The Sound of Iron Maiden in 1984
Paiste wanted to help Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain re-create the iconic tones of his beloved 22" Sound Creation Bell Ride. And now, they're available to the public in the Paiste Signature Reflector 22" Bell Ride Powerslave - named for its featured use on the 1984 Maiden release. This cymbal is made from Paiste Signature series bronze with a Reflector finish. The result is a musically complex ride with a distinct bell tone and a clear ping to cut through a mix. Just remember to mount it vertically to get the full Nicko McBrain effect!
Note: Cymbals are non-returnable.
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New tones from the Paiste Signature Reflector series
The Reflector series unlocks a new level of projection and clarity from Paiste's Signature bronze. A proprietary surface treatment polishes cymbals to their characteristic brilliant finish without high levels of heat. This results in a cymbal that Paiste describes as deeper, darker, and more harmonically layered than its Signature series counterpart. Otherwise intact are the projection, articulation, dynamics, and Swiss craftsmanship we at Sweetwater have come to expect from the Paiste Signature name.
Paiste Signature Reflector 22" Bell Ride Powerslave Cymbal Features:
- Designed in part by Nicko McBrain of Iron Maiden
- Re-creates the ride sound from 1984's Powerslave
- Iron Maiden font with iconic Powerslave Eddie artwork
- Reflector finish unlocks a new level of coloration from Signature series bronze
- Defined, dry ping at soft volumes
- Builds to an intense glassy wash
- Strong bell is great for accent work
- Complex overtones
- Good dynamic range
- Good cut for stage work
