Paiste Signature Dark Energy 22in Ride Mk II Cymbal

Paiste Signature cymbals are forged from a proprietary bronze developed specifically for cymbals, handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, conceived and executed according to uncompromising sound concepts. These are instruments of unsurpassed quality for the discerning drummer’s quest for personal creativity and musical excellence. The Dark Energy Series are dark, multi-layered, warm, crisp and rich with special emphasis on control, projection, balance and comfort for supreme playing feel. The sound character of this cymbal is a fusion of darkness, energy, projection and brilliance. Very wide range, complex, musical mix. Responsive feel, extremely controllable. Woody, silvery, spanky ping over crunchy, thriving wash. Extremely versatile, flexible ride for wide ranging application in modern blended music styles. Mark II: Tends to be a bit livelier and brighter. This manifests itself in the overall sound character and in particular in the bell and ping sound. Mark II also has a bit more volume potential due to its more open character. Size: 22in Ride