Paiste Rude Series 18" China Cymbal

The ultimate in power & thrash!!! The Rude Series was created as a response to extreme developments in Heavy Metal and Punk which required extreme cutting power and volume, which these cymbals deliver in full force!

Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as "2002 Bronze"
Quality: Professional
Applications: Medium loud to very loud > Live and Recording > Punk, Heavy Metal, Modern Metal derivatives, and contemporary styles rooted in or similar to those styles
Users: Working Musicians, Enthusiasts > All players who need raw energy and extreme cutting power without sacrificing musical cymbal sound
Sound: Raw, lively, bright, energetic, with heavy mid-range harmonics and powerful, cutting characteristics

China 18"
Weight: heavy
Volume: loud to very loud
Stick Sound: fairly pingy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Dark, full, raw, energetic. Wide range, complex mix. Heavy feel, fairly controllable, very explosive crash sound. Extremely loud, nasty china for higher volume playing.