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Paiste 18" PSTX Swiss Flanger Crash

Paiste 18″ PSTX Swiss Flanger Crash

£155.00

This is the Paiste 18″ PSTX Swiss Flanger Crash from Paiste, available in the Cymbals category here on Just Drums. Read More below for more images and how to order for UK delivery at a great price.

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Description

The Paiste 18″ PSTX Swiss Flanger Crash is suited to drummers who need fast attention-grabbing accents with a distinctive character. Its Swiss-flanged design creates an unusual crash response producing an explosive attack followed by a quick fade. This makes it particularly useful when you want sharp punctuation in grooves fills and dynamic arrangements without overwhelming the rest of the mix.With a light weight and soft feel the cymbal responds easily to even subtle playing. The sound combines warm tones with a slightly metallic flutter creating a complex voice that stands apart from traditional crashes. Its medium frequency range helps it sit comfortably alongside a wide variety of cymbal setups while the short sustain keeps performances clear and controlled. And because of its responsive design its also well-suited to hand percussion techniques giving you even more ways to introduce unique textures into your playing.

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Brand

Paiste

Paiste cymbals deliver clarity, precision, and musical balance, helping drummers achieve consistent tone and projection across a wide range of styles. Known for their smooth, controlled sound and reliable response, Paiste cymbals provide clear stick definition, balanced wash, and predictable dynamics in both live and studio settings. They allow drummers to shape articulation and expression with confidence, ensuring cymbals sit cleanly in a mix while adding character and energy to the overall kit.

Category

Crash Cymbals

Crash cymbals are used for accents, transitions and larger musical statements, with tone shaped by diameter, weight, profile, alloy, hammering, lathing and finish. Smaller or thinner crashes may open quickly and decay sooner, while larger or heavier models can provide more projection and sustain. Some crash-rides offer a broader role with a usable ride area. Compare the cymbal’s intended style, volume, stick response and blend with the existing kit, and check whether the listing is for one cymbal or part of a pack.

Cymbals

Cymbals add accents, timekeeping, colour and dynamics to a drum setup. This category includes hi-hats, rides, crashes, splashes, Chinas and packs, each with different sizes, weights, profiles, alloys, hammering and finishes. Compare stick definition, wash, sustain, response, volume and how the cymbal will blend with the kit and musical style. A cymbal’s sound also depends on mounting and playing technique. Check the exact type and diameter, and remember that cymbal stands, bags and felts may need to be purchased separately.

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Crash

Crash identifies a cymbal used for accents and transitions. Compare diameter, weight, projection, sustain, response and whether the model also works as a crash-ride.

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