I have looked through many many many cymbals to find my sound. I came across Paiste. Are Paiste (PST 5) cymbals good for someone who wants a nice crisp sound and can't afford those "300 dollar sabian cymbals"?
Thanks!
The EXACT cymbals I'm looking at are:
-Paiste PST 5 Rock Hi Hat Pair 14"
-Paiste PST 5 Thin Crash 14"
-Paiste PST 5 Splash 8"
No Paiste's aren't a Good Cymbal, they are the Best Cymbals, sorry can't comment on the Pst's, 2002's.602's signature's,traditionals, yes, and besides your a Peart fan you should be on paragons!
haha sweet man! how about durability? good or bad (on average)?
PST is an entry level cymbal and doesn't really open up. I don't like them. Check out the "cheap cymbal" threads here and get a few more ideas on how to build a cymbal bank without breaking yours.
Paiste is a good cymbal. Your series choice isn't the best though....
Although I'm an Istanbul Mehmet cymbal fan... I won't razz anyone playing
B20 bronze cymbals whether they are Zildjian, Sabian, Paiste, Bosphorus, Istanbul Agop, MidEast, Dream....... B20 is the magic alloy.
When you're looking for good cymbals on the cheap, used is the way to go. For example, nice old Zildjian A's are all over the place, and since they're so common, you can find them for less than new low-end cymbals.
Agreed, used is a good way to go. And, yes, Paiste cymbals are awesome.......even when you cut and grind a tight radius out of your favorite 17" 2002 thin crash, to alleviate a nasty crack [thanks, open-mic a-hole]. (I might just be deaf, but it still sounds awesome - just have to make sure that the radius is on the other side of my attacking it. I also have a great (to me), dry-sounding 20" 505 crash that has been ticking since 1980 - so, yeah, durable.
Well I got the time to check out the 2002 cymbals and they are even better than the PST that's for sure! They are just more expensive. I am planning to just use my current cymbals for a bit longer and save up to get a 2002 Sound Edge Hi Hat and eventually a 14" 2002 Crash. I just need to get a job since I just moved Hurting because I just spent 55 bucks on new heads that I majorly needed :p
I like money.... but I like drums more :D
My theory: If they were good enough for Rock Legends like John Bonham and Ian Paice - THEY'RE GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME!! :2Cents: LoLoLoLo
I've got a full set of Vintage Black Label 2002s I use on my Amber Vistalite Bonham Kit, a set of Red Label 2002s I play with a Stainless kit and all of my other cymbals are Signatures and I can't imagine playing on anything else BUT Paiste...
And you get what you pay for! Best to eat a couple less Big Macs and get what you really want ONCE and be happy than to settle for second choice gear!
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I saw this post and had to chime in, but then I wet my pants when I saw the ludwigs, Bonz are they for sale in your shop or just on display? back to thread.
I have been a long time Zildjian man, I inheirited from my dad a few 60 A's they are ok, but when I started looking for more projection and fuller sound I came across Paiste and have them as my main set up now. although I play in a hard rock band even at age 58, I'm still open to any brand that suits me. I have a pair of Black label sound edge hats, (these are the best sounding hats I ever heard) my favorite crash is my 16" 2002 med, (here is what I don't like which may be confusing)...each series has their own weight within it that alters the sound incredibly. for example I had a 17" 2002 power crash, I didn;t like it at all, same with the wild crash. I found the med's best suit my taste. anyway, here is my set up
black SE hats 2002 16" med crash 2002 19" crash Rude novo china 18"
rude 18" thin crash.........if you want to hear them go here
I just bought a pair of Z customs 17 and 19" I heard these really project well, so I'm going to give them a try, I'm always open to any brand. OH I forgot, amoung all these Paiste, my main ride is a 1950's Zildjian A heavy , which crashes beautifully ......now how much for that Vistalite kit??????
