Best Paiste 2002 Classic 24" Ride Alternatives

Based on 2 reviews

I have been searching for my perfect ride for years. I love the tone and warmth of the Paiste Giant Beat 24" but it doesn't quite have enough bite to cut through more intense situations for me. The new 24" Big Beat is perfect! It has the warmth of the Giant Beat and the 'crashability' (even at low volumes), but it cuts through when needed. Lovely cymbal.

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Be warned - this thing is heavy and it is large! So if you want to have your drum kit as small as possible and lightweight even? Forget it. Very dry, piercing ping. Almost impossible to use as a crash without absolutely flailing at it with your drum sticks. The bell - oh man! The BELL!! That's a seriously mean weapon. Cuts through the mix like butter. The whole cymbal stays very controlled and dry in its character. Really perfect for metal playing. As with other stuff from the Rude series, I'd recommend trying it out first. I'd assume this is not for everyone. Build quality is absolutely perfect, quite some material for the buck! 12/10 - would buy again

Based on 1 reviews

This Ride can basically do everything! For a straight up ride it has a nice ping and sounds warm with a little wash. The bell is understated compared to others but it does the job nicely. I tend to crash on my ride a lot and the 24 light ride is absolutely gorgeous when you crash on it. the sound is massive but never too much because of the darker tones. Because of it's size and weight you can play quiet, intricate parts and then open up to an avalanche of noise. I'd recommend it to any drummer except those who either want a very dry ride or those who like their cymbals very bright with harsh overtones.

Based on 1 reviews

A great sizzle sound and also a nice bell tone. I have to say that I nearly sent it back the first day it arrived. The sound is so far away from anything I have had before, and it took a long time to learn to play. It actually sounds crap from where I sit but EVERY gig someone comes to see me and inspects it....apparently it sounds fab 'out there'!!!