{"product_id":"paiste-ride-masters-collection-20-dry-277517","title":"Ride Masters Collection 20 Dry","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning Within the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Masters series was born from an ambitious approach: to create a set of high-end ride cymbals, handmade from CuSn20 bronze, aiming to achieve high sonic ideals across a wide variety of styles. Originally conceived as a collection of rides with a strong character, the range was later expanded in 2014 with the addition of new crash and hi-hat models, extending this unique sonic atmosphere to other cymbal families. Each model embodies an artisanal philosophy, nurtured both by decades of manufacturing experience and inspiration from leading international drummers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTarget Audience for This Drum\/Instrument\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Masters cymbal is primarily aimed at \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to expert\u003c\/strong\u003e drummers seeking an expressive, controlled cymbal rich in personality rather than a standardized sound. Its \"dark and dry\" balance is particularly suited to music where \u003cstrong\u003enuance\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edefinition\u003c\/strong\u003e are paramount: modern jazz, fusion, funk, RnB, sophisticated pop, indie, studio work, acoustic music, and cinematic atmospheres. It can also find its place in more powerful contexts when \u003cstrong\u003eclarity\u003c\/strong\u003e and shorter sustain are prioritized to avoid cluttering the sonic space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned around a \u003cstrong\u003eCuSn20\u003c\/strong\u003e alloy, the Masters cymbal emphasizes controlled response: a crisp attack, faster decay, and a dense harmonic spectrum without excessive brightness. The \u003cstrong\u003ehandmade Swiss\u003c\/strong\u003e manufacturing ensures great musical consistency while preserving the subtlety inherent to craftsmanship: each cymbal reacts vividly under the stick, with articulation that remains stable at both low and high volumes. The series expansion (originally rides, then crashes and hi-hats added in 2014) reflects a clear intention: to offer a complete palette that maintains the same sonic signature, unifying the set around a homogeneous and highly musical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCuSn20\u003c\/strong\u003e bronze, often associated with so-called \"traditional\" cymbals, is prized for its \u003cstrong\u003eharmonic complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e and distinctive grain. Here, it translates into a \u003cstrong\u003edark\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ewarm\u003c\/strong\u003e tone, with a sense of substance and depth, while retaining a quick response. The \u003cstrong\u003edry\u003c\/strong\u003e aspect tightens the sound envelope: the cymbal expresses itself with a rich spectrum but shorter sustain, which enhances rhythmic precision and playing cleanliness, especially in studio settings or very dense arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003edistinctive stick sound\u003c\/strong\u003e is a key point: the attack stands out clearly, with definition that helps to \"shape\" the groove and maintain excellent clarity on patterns, even when playing subtly. This combination of rich harmonics and controlled sustain results in a cymbal that is both expressive and disciplined, capable of transitioning from delicate to more forceful playing without becoming overpowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:632px){table[data-wb-spec]{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}table[data-wb-spec] colgroup{display:none}table[data-wb-spec] tbody,table[data-wb-spec] tr{display:contents}table[data-wb-spec] td{display:block;overflow-wrap:anywhere;grid-row:var(--wb-l);background-color:var(--wb-lb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[data-r]{grid-row:var(--wb-r);background-color:var(--wb-rb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[colspan=\"2\"]{grid-column:1\/-1}table[data-wb-spec] td:empty{display:none}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:1;--wb-r:5;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlloy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eCuSn20 Bronze (traditional bronze)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefinition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003edistinctive stick sound\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:2;--wb-r:6;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing location\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eSwitzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eMasters\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:3;--wb-r:7;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003edark, dry, warm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003einitial assembly of twelve ride cymbals\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:4;--wb-r:8;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound spectrum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eshort, harmonious, and rich\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries expansion in 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eaddition of three crashes and two hi-hats\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Paiste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54357389508883,"sku":"277517","price":593.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/7f493aa6e489498016852253186307fc3e6d4748_872920.jpg?v=1789352326","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/paiste-ride-masters-collection-20-dry-277517","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}