@Jakelikesxbox You can listen to the various Alpha Ride soundfiles at the Paiste web. Play your music in the background while tapping the soundfile and see if it fits. I've tried the 20" Ride which is great but I went for the 21" Groove Ride because of the pitch, even tho it's a bit one dimensional. The 20" ride is complex and has incredible stick bounce. The guys at the Paiste-Only Forum say the Alpha 22" Rock Ride is THE ride as far as Alphas are concerned, but I've not had a chance to try it.
@itsJoanfuckingJett. That's a damn good question... The two are very similar in quality and sound. I would have to agree that you need to sit down at your music store and play them both before you make a final decision... But i can tell you now, Its not going to be an easy choice. It's really gonna come right down to punch or resonance, the Alpha's have an awesome punchy attack, but the Z3's have a comparable attack with a very smooth decay and a little more resonance.
@Dubconferencedotorg Unfortunately they don't sell this china anymore, the model has been discontinued. Do a search on ebay, they do come up every now and then...
@alwayzsk8 The Alpha 17" Sensitive China has been discontinued early this year I believe. There was a couple of brand new ones that came up on eBay about a month ago, so I'd check them every now and then. Otherwise, she's now a rare one... unless Paiste decides to re-issue them.
@Bumbaca13 The 17" Sensitive? Can't remember, but Paiste prices vary a great deal from country to country so it's irrelevant. Alphas are very reasonable when compared to other Paiste models. Just a heads up, this cymbal is not for metal or hard hitters. :)
@VenomCoB Good point... glad you like this china too. I really can't imagine where it wouldn't fit perfectly... the pitch is just spot on for anything and everything.
im looking for at paiste ride that dont cost too much. Would alpha 20" ride be a good pick?
Jakelikesxbox 2 months ago
@Jakelikesxbox You can listen to the various Alpha Ride soundfiles at the Paiste web. Play your music in the background while tapping the soundfile and see if it fits. I've tried the 20" Ride which is great but I went for the 21" Groove Ride because of the pitch, even tho it's a bit one dimensional. The 20" ride is complex and has incredible stick bounce. The guys at the Paiste-Only Forum say the Alpha 22" Rock Ride is THE ride as far as Alphas are concerned, but I've not had a chance to try it.
RolloSOZ 2 months ago
@itsJoanfuckingJett. That's a damn good question... The two are very similar in quality and sound. I would have to agree that you need to sit down at your music store and play them both before you make a final decision... But i can tell you now, Its not going to be an easy choice. It's really gonna come right down to punch or resonance, the Alpha's have an awesome punchy attack, but the Z3's have a comparable attack with a very smooth decay and a little more resonance.
RedMoto113 1 year ago
@itsJoanfuckingJett Best way is to have a listen to both, then decide.
RolloSOZ 1 year ago
@itsJoanfuckingJett Yes! :)
I've got other Paistes though... but mostly Alphas.
RolloSOZ 1 year ago
How much ?
Dubconferencedotorg 1 year ago
@Dubconferencedotorg Unfortunately they don't sell this china anymore, the model has been discontinued. Do a search on ebay, they do come up every now and then...
RolloSOZ 1 year ago
@RolloSOZ God damnit all, everytime I want something they discontinue it... First the Chris Adler Black Panther Snare and now this... Thanks God...
xxxPinkyGSterxxx 1 year ago
where can you buy one of these? everywhere i searched didnt have the 17in model
alwayzsk8 1 year ago
@alwayzsk8 The Alpha 17" Sensitive China has been discontinued early this year I believe. There was a couple of brand new ones that came up on eBay about a month ago, so I'd check them every now and then. Otherwise, she's now a rare one... unless Paiste decides to re-issue them.
RolloSOZ 1 year ago
uh, should reconsider buying this.. what's your 16"?
makmubotak 1 year ago
@makmubotak Alpha 16" Thin Crash
RolloSOZ 1 year ago
@RolloSOZ hmm, somehow it sounds nicer than what I used to be hearing... rehammered? lol
what kind of music are you playing usually?
makmubotak 1 year ago
how much did that thing cost?
Bumbaca13 1 year ago
@Bumbaca13 The 17" Sensitive? Can't remember, but Paiste prices vary a great deal from country to country so it's irrelevant. Alphas are very reasonable when compared to other Paiste models. Just a heads up, this cymbal is not for metal or hard hitters. :)
RolloSOZ 1 year ago
@RolloSOZ
I actually am a metaldrummer and this china fits perfectly in my music
but i agree that you cant hit it very hard if you want to last it long!
besides...not every metal drummer is a hard hitter =)
VenomCoB 1 year ago
@VenomCoB Good point... glad you like this china too. I really can't imagine where it wouldn't fit perfectly... the pitch is just spot on for anything and everything.
RolloSOZ 1 year ago
I have this one, one of the best chinas ever!
Transcendium 1 year ago
Paiste is Great! unfortunately, I don't like China Cymbals.....
monsieurperzik 1 year ago
those thin crashes sound wonderfull, very close to 2002...
Ajaxxx15 2 years ago
paiste's are so well made
d15er 2 years ago 9
Thats why whe love paiste XD
pyrlalah 2 years ago
Wow .its sooo pretty
MIchaelC1995 2 years ago 7
Sounds great... I like any cymbal with a lot of tonal variety and musicality, this one seems to have that kind of playability.
VonRichter 2 years ago
sounds very good, thanks for the video.
and the quality is not that poor !
I'd definitely like to change my 16" alpha regular china for this one.
rbDrum01 2 years ago 2
that is an awesome china!
whoshere 2 years ago