{"product_id":"paiste-ride-masters-collection-22-extra-dry-277518","title":"Ride Masters Collection 22 Extra Dry","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning Within the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Masters series was born from an ambitious project: an initial assembly of twelve rides, designed as exquisite cymbals laboriously handcrafted in CuSn20 bronze to achieve high sonic ideals suited to various musical genres. This artisanal approach, focused on the pursuit of a unique timbre and superior musicality, was later expanded in 2014 with the addition of three crashes and two hi-hats. The Masters philosophy is based on decades of experience in the art of cymbal making, while incorporating inspiration and demands from top international drummers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTarget Audience for This Drum\/Instrument\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Masters cymbal is primarily aimed at \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to expert drummers\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking a pronounced, dark, and dry character with a short and controlled response. It is particularly suitable for contexts where \u003cstrong\u003edefinition\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eharmonic control\u003c\/strong\u003e are essential: modern jazz, fusion, sophisticated pop, acoustic music, funk, live hip-hop, as well as many studio situations. Its \"short and dry\" profile will also appeal to musicians who want to leave space in the mix, without harsh highs or overwhelming sustain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade from \u003cstrong\u003eCuSn20 bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e, this cymbal emphasizes a subtle balance between complexity and control. Its sonic signature is distinguished by a \u003cstrong\u003ewarm fundamental tone\u003c\/strong\u003e but very dark, combined with a dry and direct playing feel. The \u003cstrong\u003estick sound\u003c\/strong\u003e is deliberately \u003cstrong\u003eshort\u003c\/strong\u003e and precise, facilitating articulated patterns, ghost notes on cymbals, and fine dynamics. The \u003cstrong\u003ehandcrafted production in Switzerland\u003c\/strong\u003e highlights a high-end positioning focused on consistency, musicality, and attention to detail.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSound Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe choice of \u003cstrong\u003eCuSn20 bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e (an alloy renowned for its harmonic richness) contributes here to a particularly \u003cstrong\u003edark\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edry\u003c\/strong\u003e personality. The warmth of the timbre remains present but is expressed with a \u003cstrong\u003edelicate spectrum\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003eshort\u003c\/strong\u003e behavior, which limits wash and makes the cymbal very clear within an ensemble. The harmonic texture is elegant, without aggressiveness, with an overall rendering that favors nuance over exuberance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe response to the stick is characterized as \"dry stick\": the attack is clean, the rebound feels precise, and the note decays quickly. This makes it an excellent option for drummers who want a \u003cstrong\u003econtrollable\u003c\/strong\u003e cymbal that does not bleed into microphones or melodic instruments. In a live context, this short character helps maintain a clean mix; in recording, it reduces the need for filtering and allows capturing detailed playing with a natural presence.\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:6;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\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 (also known as \u0026quot;2002 Bronze\u0026quot;)\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:transparent;--wb-l:2;--wb-r:7;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of manufacture\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 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 rides handcrafted in CuSn20 bronze\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:3;--wb-r:8;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFundamental tone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003ewarm, extremely dark and dry\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  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:4;--wb-r:9;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSonic spectrum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003edelicate, short, and harmonic\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eheritage of decades of expertise, enriched by inspiration from international drummers\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:5;--wb-r:10;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStick sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003edry and short\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Paiste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54359885775123,"sku":"277518","price":744.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/4ebf387046c2b5e277f358e36430fb8fe582bf07_872932.jpg?v=1789386359","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/paiste-ride-masters-collection-22-extra-dry-277518","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}