PAISTE 5507220 20 MASTERS DARK CRASH RIDE

Paiste 5507220 20" Masters Dark Crash Ride

The Paiste 5507220 20" Masters Dark Crash Ride is a handcrafted, ultra-expressive cymbal designed for drummers who prioritize feel, texture, and musicality. Made from CuSn20 Traditional Bronze, this cymbal delivers a dark, trashy, and complex tonal character with a soft, buttery response and a wide, moody wash. It excels as both a crash and ride, offering a unique blend of articulation and atmospheric spread.

With its light weight and highly responsive feel, the Dark Crash Ride produces a “wobbly,” vibrant response and a fairly defined stick sound sitting over a dark, cloudy wash. Its low-pitched voice and controlled volume make it ideal for jazz, blues, acoustic, and studio environments where nuance and dynamics are key.

Features

• Dark, trashy, and complex tonal character with a low, moody voice
• Light weight design for ultra-soft, buttery feel and quick response
• Dual-purpose cymbal—functions as both crash and ride
• Wide dynamic range with a rich, layered and cloudy wash
• Fairly defined stick articulation despite thin profile
• Highly responsive and “wobbly” feel for expressive playing
• Ideal for jazz, blues, acoustic, and studio applications
• Excellent for mallet work and percussive textures

Specifications

• Model: 5507220
• Series: Masters
• Size: 20"
• Type: Crash Ride Cymbal
• Weight: Light
• Volume: Soft
• Sound Character: Dark, trashy, papery, low, complex
• Frequency Range: Wide, complex mix
• Stick Sound: Washy, fairly defined
• Response: Lively, soft, very responsive
• Sustain: Medium
• Bell Character: Integrated
• Feel: Soft, buttery
• Alloy: CuSn20 Bronze (Traditional Bronze)