The Paiste PST5 18” China Cymbal is an 18" china cymbal made of CuSn8 bronze, featuring a medium-heavy gauge and brilliant finish. First introduced in 2005, the Paiste cymbals of the PST5 beginner series have recently become topsellers due to their solid sounds and fair price. As with their significantly more expensive colleges, the PST5 series offers high-quality bronze cymbals which have been optimally tuned by the expertise and experience of the famous Swiss manufacturer Paiste.
With the 2014 version, the PST5 cymbals have become even more musical than before through a modernized manufacturing process. Lighter weight, warmer sounds, higher flexibility, lower price and the best possible play feeling make the PST5 cymbals from Paiste the ideal instrument for beginners, and due to their longevity are often used as accessories by professional drummers. The Paiste PST5 China Cymbal produces a middle bright, full, smashing sound, making it a fiery, energetic china cymbal with an aggressive attack and trashy crash sound. This is an effective cymbal for unique sounds in various situations.
The main features of the Paiste PST5 18” China Cymbal include: