John Dolmayan

Sizes: 24"
Volume: Loud
Weight: Heavy

Sound character: Bright, full, warm, deep, somewhat dry, powerful. Wide range, clean mix. Heavy response, very balanced feel. Clear, cutting stick sound over big, full wash. Extremely loud, cutting ride with an enormous, big, loud and deep sounding bell. This special ride cymbal was created by Paiste's Sound Development team in collaboration with John Dolmayan, one of today's most influential Rock drummers.

• 24"

Sizes: 24"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Light

Sound character: Full, silky, powerful, deep. Fairly wide range, fairly complex mix. Responsive, soft feel with powerful attributes. Somewhat papery stick sound with a glassy undertone over fairly dark and cloudy wash. Very versatile ride cymbal with good crash-ability for classic rock music applications. Developed in co-operation with the legendary "Van Halen" drummer Alex Van Halen.

• 24"

Sizes: 14", 15", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Light

Sound character: Medium Bright, silvery, warm, full, transparent. Fairly narrow range, clean mix. Extremely responsive, fades fast with beautiful, dark shimmer. Suited for fast playing.

• 14"
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• 19"
• 20"

Sizes: 14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium

Sound character: Bright, full, warm, brilliant sparkling. Wide range, balanced, clean mix. Even response with warm, shimmering sustain. A very versatile, general purpose crash cymbal.

• 14"
• 16"
• 17"
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• 19"
• 20"

Sizes: 14"
Volume: Loud
Weight: Heavy

Sound character: Medium bright, raw, full, energetic. Wide range, complex mix. Heavy, full feel. Raw, full, loud open sound. Tight, full, cutting chick sound. Versatile, all-round hi-hat for loud playing.

• 14"

Sizes: 10", 12", 6", 8"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium

Sound character: Bright, full, warm, clear, silvery. Narrow range, balanced mix. Fast, explosive response. Great for stronger splash playing.

• 10"
• 12"
• 6"
• 8"

Sizes: 19"
Volume: Loud
Weight: Medium

Sound character: Wild, roaring, dark, trashy, shimmering. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Responsive feel. Aggressive, widespread, shattering attack with an oriental, acidic decay. Perfectly suited for all types of extreme musical styles that require a sturdy, almost uncontrollable China.

• 19"