DISC Paiste Alpha Boomer Powerslave Cymbal Pack with FREE 12'' Splash

Full Description

The Paiste Alpha Boomer Series is a collection of top quality and sensational sounding cymbals released to celebrate Nicko McBrain's (Iron Maiden) long lasting relationship with Paiste. With a 30 year career as a professional drummer for legendary metal pioneers Iron maiden Nicko McBrain has created some of the most iconic hard rock and metal songs that have inspired generations of musicians to pick up a pair of drumsticks and form bands. Also having countless years of touring and studio experience under his belt Nicko knows exactly the sound he is looking for when it comes to all things drums and the Alpha Boomer Cymbal Series is exactly that.

The brilliant mirrored look is accomplished by skilled craftsmen who hand polish the cymbals to a mirror perfect finish in the final production stage. Prior to that, top-notch hi-tech processes give Alpha cymbals their initial shape and strength. They are also further enhanced by traditional hand hammering.

Features/Specifications

22" Ride Cymbal

• Weight: Medium Heavy
• Volume: Medium To Loud
• Stick Sound: Bright, Full, Round, Pronounced
• Intensity: Lively
• Sustain: Long
• Bell Character: Full, Nicely Balanced, Cutting
• Sound Character: Energetic, full, clear, bright, strong. Fairly wide range, fairly clean mix. Pronounced, round, glassy ping over a balanced and controllable wash. Clear, full, big bell sound, fairly integrated, and well balanced within the overall cymbal sound. Perfectly suited for forceful playing in aggressive music styles, where wide dynamics are required.

• Weight: Medium Heavy
• Volume: medium to loud
• Stick Sound: Silvery, Washy
• Intensity: Lively
• Sustain: Long
• Bell Character: Big, Fairly Separated
• Sound Character: Very bright, full, glassy, and shimmering. Wide range, clear mix. Fairly giving feel. Very strong, cutting, and sturdy crash cymbal for louder playing in the heavier music genres. Standard rock type crash cymbal.

• Weight: Medium Heavy Top / Heavy Bottom
• Volume: Medium To Very Loud
• Stick Sound: Tight, Crisp
• Intensity: Fairly Lively
• Sustain: Long
• Chick Sound: Clear, Full, Brilliant
• Sound Character: Fairly bright with a dark touch, full, warm and clear. Wide range, very clear mix. Heavy, giving feel. Explosive, clear and open sound with a meaty and cutting chick. Very forceful, rich hi-hat for wide application in many musical genres.

• Weight: Medium Heavy
• Volume: Medium To Medium Loud
• Stick Sound: Rough, Washy
• Intensity: Very Lively
• Sustain: Medium Short
• Bell Character: Big, Very Integrated
• Sound Character: Raw, aggressive with a fairly dark touch. Medium range, complex mix. Explosive, wild smashing mid-range attack, with a roaring and rebellious decay. Perfectly suited for complexly layered and louder, aggressive music styles.