Paiste Rude

These definitely different cymbals were inspired by the revolution of punk and metal during the late 1970s. RUDE continues to be the leading choice of sound for raw, merciless and powerful musical energy in Rock, Metal, and Punk.

• Since: 1980

• Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as "2002 Bronze"

• Applications: Medium loud to extremely loud • Live and recording • Punk, Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Rock/Metal Crossover Styles & Derivatives, and contemporary styles rooted in/or similar to those styles

• Sound: Raw, metallic, powerful, lively, sparkling, bright, icy and energetic with heavy mid-range harmonics and powerful, cutting characteristics

Reign Ride Inspired by Dave Lombardo

Sizes: 22
Weight: Heavy
Volume: Loud
Sound color: Bright
Frequency range: Narrow
Frequency mix: Rough/Complex/Rich
Stick Sound: Pingy
Response Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Long
Bell character: Separated
Feel: Heavy

Sound Character: Bright, metallic, full, powerful, deep, piercing. Fairly narrow range, complex mix. Heavy feel. Strong, clear ping over a deep, full, raw wash. Cutting, powerful bell. Strong, heavy cymbal for articulate, dynamic ride playing in loud music. Developed in co-operation with the speed metal pioneer Dave Lombardo.