Paiste Line Signature cymbals were the first series to be made from "Paiste Sound Alloy", the patented bronze we invented specifically for creating cymbal sounds. "Signature" cymbals brought Paiste cymbal sound to new levels of excellence; their versatility and musicality continues to inspire artists in their creative endeavors. They are superb instruments for recording and live situations that require finely tuned instruments. Drummers and percussionists who pride themselves in their feeling and precise rhythmic and melodic craftsmanship will find them to be ideal.. Their sounds can best be described as delicate, beautiful, transparent, rich, musical, sensitive and colorful with potent expression. Since their inception in 1989, Paiste Line cymbals have won widespread critical acclaim and are generally accepted as the ultimate in cymbal sound.

2002 cymbals are made from CuSn8 bronze, an alloy Paiste first used in 1963. These instruments work well in live and studio environments that require high energy levels without sacrificing warmth, musicality or precision. 2002's are ideal for drummers and percussionists who enjoy expressing a significant portion of their sound with cymbal colors. They can best be described as bright, warm, heavy and decidedly energetic with powerful projection characteristics. The original 2002 sound evolved during the 60's and 70's, when numerous Paiste players used them to create the era's rich Rock, Jazz, Fusion and Country heritage. Today's 2002 retains the core elements of the original classics, which remain essentially unchanged since their inception in 1971. 

Originally introduced in 1967, this series was reintroduced in 2005

Paiste developed the Formula 602 in the late 1950's from the traditional 20% Bronze, a cymbal line rooted in Jazz and acoustic Rock'n'roll that exhibits a cool, rich, sophisticated sound character and gains us the first wave of international notoriety - Yet the company does not rest, experiments with CuSn8 bronze alloy, and pioneers CuSn8 cymbals in 1963 - Around the same time, the world is experiencing the rapid expansion of Rock music, which emerges forcefully from the foundations of Blues, Folk, Country and Rock'n'Roll as bands like the Rolling Stones, Yardbirds, Animals, Beatles, Kinks and the Who take the stage - The electrified sound they generate is groundbreaking - Popular music, simply stated, becomes loud and irreverent - The new bronze alloy Paiste is already working with turns out to be perfect for the new soundscape with its amplified volume and frequencies - In 1967 Paiste launches Giant Beat cymbals, which are characterized by warmth, strength and brilliance such as drummers had not known before. 

These cymbals are great for Working Musicians, Enthusiasts - Drummers eager to re-capture Paiste vintage cymbal sounds from the late 60's. 

Made from our CuSn8 bronze, Alpha cymbals are essentially a member of the 2002 sound family. Designed as a benchmark for what Paiste considers basic professional sound quality and function, Alpha models are created with wide-ranging musical versatility in mind. They are hand hammered and hand lathed, making them unique in their price category. The general sound feelings are bright, energetic, powerful and cutting. Alpha cymbals have the clarity, projection, warmth and the tonal definition one expects from a professional caliber instrument; great sounding cymbals for a moderate investment. The Alpha series continues to draw from the innovations Paiste made in expanding the 2002 and Sound Formula series, allowing us to enhance the Alpha series with the developments derived from our latest sound research. By continuing to expand the sound capabilities of the Alpha series, Paiste allows you to explore your creative musical skills even at the basic professional level. One of the newest additions to the Alpha series, the Crystal Crashes provides unusual harmonics for a crash cymbal. Paiste is always searching for new "colors" in cymbal sounds which is the mark of a good cymbal company.

For the manufacture of PST 5 cymbals we use the same high-grade bronze alloy as in our professional class, which became famous through our 2002 series. The combination of this sonorous bronze with the new production method provides drummers with new sound dimensions, and due to the rich program, with numerous possibilities to design an individual cymbal set.

PST 3 cymbals are made from a selected and especially sonorous brass copper based alloy. Thanks to our new production method, these especially affordable cymbals achieve a new dimension in sound and quality.

With the Series "101 Brass" and "201 Bronze" Paiste creates a segment that is characterized by the parameters "brand image" and "affordability" - Paiste continues to place great value on sound, quality and looks in this segment in order to justify the trust placed in the Paiste name - "101 Brass" and "201 Bronze" are therefore manufactured according to the same high standards as previously the 502 and 302, and thus fulfill the same well-known and well-appreciated quality expectations

Paiste employs modern, hi-tech production techniques in its German production facility for the manufacture of affordable cymbals with outstanding quality - The company utilizes its extensive Swiss-based know how and successfully transfers the essence of hand manufacture principles to modern, technical production - Paiste is a pioneer in this field, based on its 25 year experience with production of cymbals based on technology and automation

For the manufacture of "201 Bronze" cymbals, Paiste uses a high-grade bronze alloy - Both series bear logos in which the brand "Paiste" is featured prominently

For the manufacture of "201 Bronze" cymbals, Paiste uses a high-grade bronze alloy - Both series bear logos in which the brand "Paiste" is featured prominently

101 Brass cymbals are made from a selected and especially sonorous brass copper based alloy - Both series bear logos in which the brand "Paiste" is featured prominently