Sound Character: Medium bright, full, rich. Wide range, balanced mix. Even response with clear, silvery stick sound supported by full wash. Very musical, general purpose ride with big sound. Introduction: 1989 Background: Create ultimate cymbal sound with traditionally typical Paiste characteristics and expand sound horizons beyond 1980's cymbal program Innovation: First cymbal series created from patented Bronze specifically developed for cymbals Alloy: Patented Signature Bronze Quality: Professional Production: Manual Craftsmanship - Hand Hammering, Hand Lathing, Proprietary Methods Applications: All volume settings - Live and Recording - Entire range of music styles Use Paiste's Musical Application Guide to find the best cymbal for your music! Users: Working Musicians, Enthusiasts - Demanding Players with precise requirements who need fully developed model character in their cymbals Sound: Musical, transparent, beautiful, rich, colorful - full, bright, expressive sound - Model range features everything from particularly delicate, sensitive to expressive, potent and powerful qualities Looks: Variety of surface structures and looks - Hammering and lathing patterns range from complex to delicate - Elegant, classic black silk screening Recognition: Received widespread critical acclaim - Generally accepted as the ultimate in characteristic Paiste Sound