Simon Dawson

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: 22"
Volume: Loud
Weight: Heavy

Sound character: Fairly dark, full, controlled, glassy, shimmering. Fairly wide range, clean mix. Very comfortable feel with a clear, full ping over a large, deep harmonic wash. This ride cymbal is extremely well suited for intricate stick work that calls for a strong bell in all types of Rock based music. Developed in co-operation with the legendary "Iron Maiden" drummer Nicko McBrain.

• 22"

Sizes: 18", 19", 20"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Heavy

Sound character: Bright, explosive, full, sparkling, warm. Wide frequency range, fairly clean mix. Even, giving feel with a powerful attack, sharp response and a nice sparkling fade. A strong, full, durable and cutting crash with radiant sound.

• 18"
• 19"
• 20"

Sizes: 20", 22"
Volume: Loud
Weight: Heavy

Sound character: Medium bright, raw, full, energetic. Fairly wide range, complex mix. Fairly heavy feel, metallic ping over dirty, full supporting wash. Great for full, loud ride playing and incredibly strong, full crashes.

• 20"
• 22"

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.

• 14"

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.

• 16"
• 18"
• 20"

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: 14"
Volume: Loud
Weight: Heavy

Sound character: Bright, full, brilliant. Wide range, balanced, clean mix. Slightly heavy feel. Clear, full open sound. Cutting, precise chick sound. Good for heavier playing.

• 14"