Paiste Rude Novo China Cymbal, 18"
Price 271.56 USD
The Paiste Rude Novo Cymbal delivers a bright, silky, metallic, full, slightly trashy and very powerful sound. It has a wide range and fairly clean mix. Comfortable, responsive and somewhat soft feel. Exotic type of china that also offers the sound and function of a crash cymbal. Its unique shape makes both the bell and downward turned china edge accessible at once. For unique applications and percussive settings. Introduction: 1980 Background: The Rude Novo cymbal was created as a response to the extreme developments in Heavy Metal and Punk which required extreme cutting power and volume - RUDE was re-launched as 3000 RUDE, then 2002 RUDE and returns to its classic RUDE name in 1999 - In 2005 the RUDE series is expanded with the introduction of Thin Crash models, bringing more control and sophistication to that series Innovation: First cymbal series without lathing featuring uniform thickness and sound engineering to compete with extreme mid-range frequencies and volume levels Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as "2002 Bronze" Quality: Professional Production: Manual Craftsmanship - Hand Hammering Applications: Medium loud to very loud - Live and Recording - Punk, Heavy Metal, Modern Metal derivatives, and contemporary styles rooted in or similar to those styles Users: Working Musicians, Enthusiasts - All players who need raw energy and extreme cutting power without sacrificing musical cymbal sound Sound: Raw, lively, bright, energetic, with heavy mid-range harmonics and powerful, cutting characteristics Looks: Funky, raw surface texture with deep brown to beige and greenish hues featuring prominent hammering patterns - Prominent, classic RUDE white silk screening Recognition: Attracted a wide following and gained popularity beyond their typical musical application - Paiste"s RUDE cymbals retain a faithful following and has become a classic cymbal sound Sizes: 18", 20" Weight: medium Volume: medium to very loud Stick Sound: silvery, pangy, silky Intensity: lively Sustain: fairly long, even Bell Character: integrated