Simon Dawson

Steve Harris British Lion

Simon Dawson

About

Paiste Artist Since
March 2013

Nationality
United Kingdom

Main Affiliation
Steve Harris British Lion

Setup

Simon Dawson

Cymbals listed from left to right

18" Alpha Powerslave Boomer Crash (discontinued)
14" 2002 Medium Hi-Hat
6" Signature Splash
8" Signature Splash
20" 2002 China
24" RUDE Mega Power Ride "Eclipse"
18" Alpha Powerslave Boomer Crash (discontinued)
19" Alpha Powerslave Boomer Crash (discontinued)

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Setup Cymbals

  • Details

    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.

  • Sounds
  • Details

    Sizes: 14"
    Volume: Medium
    Weight: Medium

    Sound character: Warm, full, brilliant. Fairly wide range, balanced mix. Soft, responsive feel. Warm, full open sound. Defined, solid chick sound. Versatile all-round hi-hat with definitive classic sound.

  • Sounds
  • Details

    Sizes: 16", 18", 20"
    Volume: Medium
    Weight: Medium

    Sound character: Medium bright, full, exotic, fairly trashy. Wide range, complex mix. Responsive, full sounding crash, complex, trashy ride. The definitive classic rock china sound.

  • Sounds