Description
The Paiste PST5 18" Crash/Ride Cymbal delivers professional-quality sound and versatility at an accessible price point. Designed and crafted using Paiste Sound Technology (PST), it offers the perfect balance between precision manufacturing, musical tone, and affordability. Since its introduction in 2005, the PST5 series has remained one of Paiste’s best-selling cymbal ranges — trusted by drummers worldwide for its performance and consistency.
Main Features
- High-quality bronze cymbal crafted with Paiste Sound Technology
- Redesigned Swiss sound profile for deeper, warmer tone
- Versatile crash/ride functionality for pop, rock, and modern styles
- Bright yet controlled sound with lively sustain
- Durable and musical – perfect for both practice and performance
Redesigned by Paiste’s Swiss Sound Development Team, the new-generation PST5 cymbals feature a lighter weight for improved playability and a deeper, warmer tone, while retaining the bright, lively character that defines the series. The result is a more expressive, flexible cymbal that feels great to play and sounds fantastic across a wide range of styles.
Whether you use it as a crash or ride, this multi-functional cymbal offers strong attack, clear definition, and a pleasing wash. Its responsive feel and balanced tonal profile make it ideal for modern pop, rock, and fusion playing.
Sound Character
- Tone: Bright, sparkling, and full
- Range: Fairly wide
- Mix: Clean and well-balanced
- Response: Strong attack as a crash; soft, controlled ping as a ride
- Wash: Controlled and musical
- Application: Perfect for crash/ride patterns in contemporary pop and rock styles
Specifications
Basics
- Size: 18"
- Weight: Heavy
- Volume: Medium
Character
- Sound Colour: Bright
- Frequency Range: Wide
- Frequency Mix: Clean
Function
- Stick Sound: Balanced
- Response Intensity: Lively
- Sustain: Long
- Bell Character: Integrated
- Feel: Medium
Delivery
This product is in stock at our official UK distributor and will be shipped to you within 5 working days
This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
Mainland UK: £3.50 within mainland UK ( Orders over £199 are delivered FREE )
UK Non-Mainland: from £12
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £30 (calculated at checkout).
Warranty Information
Standard warranty against manufacturer defects apply. Extended warranty is not available on this item.
