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The Paiste Signature Dark Crisp hi-hat is very articulate and versatile. With a medium thin top and extra heavy bottom, this pair delivers a full, slightly dirty open sound with pronounced stick and crisp, strong chick.





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The Paiste Signature series





Paiste Signature series cymbals are crafted using Paiste's proprietary Signature Alloy. Signature cymbals sound full and bright, with strong presence and projection. They have a crisp, focused character, and articulately respond to your stick attack. Above all, Signature series cymbals are eminently musical. Signature Precision series cymbals are made from the same Signature alloy using a streamlined manufacturing process to give you Signature sound at a more affordable price.





Paiste - a tradition of innovation





Headquartered in Switzerland, Paiste meets the creative needs of drummers and percussionists with innovative cymbals, gongs, and bronze percussion instruments. Founded at the beginning of the 20th Century, Paiste lays claim to a number of cymbal firsts, including the first use of 8% bronze, the wavy-edged hi-hat bottom cymbal, the bell-less flat ride, unlathed hammered cymbals, color-coated cymbals, China cymbals with a downturned edge, and the invention of their Signature Bronze Alloy. World-class drummers such as Bill Bruford, Stewart Copeland, and Vinnie Colaiuta have long relied on Paiste cymbals to forge their signature sounds - and you can, too!





Paiste Signature Dark Crisp Hi-hat Features at a Glance:


A very articulate and versatile hi-hat


Full, slightly dirty open sound


Crisp, strong chick sound


Fairly dark, full, crisp


Wide range, complex mix


Very responsive feel


Weight: medium thin top / extra heavy bottom


Volume: medium soft to loud


Stick Sound: pronounced


Intensity: lively


Sustain: medium


Chick Sound: full and tight


Put the shimmer on your kit with Paiste cymbals!