Back to navigation


Crafted for Power and Projection





This article was


Written By





Our Product Research Team





Get to know them!





From rock to metal, nothing cuts like Paiste Signature series cymbals. The 18-inch Paiste Signature Power Crash is crafted in Switzerland from heavyweight Signature Bronze to give you the brilliance and projection to be heard from all the way in the back row. The Signature Power Crash has a naturally glassy attack and long, lingering tail that stand up well to stage use. Despite its naturally fiery output, we at Sweetwater commend the Power Crash for its balance and musicality. It's easy to lay back on this cymbal for more sensitivity styles of playing. The Power Crash also gives you a clean fundamental that translates well to the studio environment. Looking for a Signature series crash that's suited for heavier styles of music? Get the projection and clarity you need with the 18-inch Paiste Signature Power Crash.





Related Videos: 18-inch Signature Power Crash Cymbal


Handcrafted in Switzerland





Like all cymbals bearing the Paiste Signature script, the 18-inch Signature Power Crash is handcrafted in Switzerland from Paiste’s proprietary Signature Bronze alloy. Signature cymbals sound full and bright with a strong presence and projection. They have a crisp, focused character and articulately respond to stick attacks. Above all, Paiste Signature series cymbals are eminently musical, and they’re made to complement the most demanding stage and studio applications.





Perfectly consistent from cymbal to cymbal





Just as the International Bureau of Weights and Measures has the official kilogram under lock and key, Paiste has a master of every Signature series cymbal ? every crash, ride, hi-hat, splash, and china ? against which to compare all like cymbals. This means the cymbals you hear during an official Paiste demo ? and the ones you buy from Sweetwater ? are carefully tuned to sound as similar as possible.





Paiste Signature Power 18-inch Crash Features:


Swiss crafted for power and projection


Naturally cutting attack stands up well to stage use


Pure fundamental translates well to the studio environment


Crisp attack


Loads of glassy Signature series output


Perfect for rock, metal, and technical styles


Made from Paiste’s Signature Bronze alloy


Handcrafted using traditional methods