Crash Archives - Drum Depot | UK and Cardiff Drum Store | Buy Online https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/cymbal-type/crash/ Drum Depot is Wales' LARGEST Drum store with over 4000 sq ft of drum gear stocking brands from Brady to Zildjian. Offering tuition & expert advice. Sun, 03 May 2026 21:00:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Paiste Signature Traditional 17″ Thin Crash – PTRDTCR17 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-crashes/paiste-signature-traditional-17-thin-crash-ptrdtcr17/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:28:24 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=118028 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, Signature Cymbals are instruments of unsurpassed quality for the discerning drummer’s quest for personal creativity and musical excellence. Sound Character Dark, transparent, warm. Loose frequency range, very complex […]

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]]> 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, Signature Cymbals are instruments of unsurpassed quality for the discerning drummer’s quest for personal creativity and musical excellence.

Sound Character

Dark, transparent, warm. Loose frequency range, very complex mix. Very sensitive, soft response and feel. Suitable for light ride playing in larger sizes.

Features

Sizes: 17″
Weight: Light
Volume: Soft
Sound color: Dark
Frequency range: Wide
Frequency mix: Rough/Complex/Rich
Stick Sound: Washy
Response Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Medium
Bell character: Integrated
Feel: Soft

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]]> Meinl Classics Custom Dual 16″ Crash – CC16DUC https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-crashes/meinl-classics-custom-dual-16-crash-cc16duc/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:04:31 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=117425 Quick and explosive attack with a dose of bright shimmer followed by a dark, short sustain. The visually striking surface treatment combines a dark finish center along with a fully lathed and buffed edge. Features Diameter – 16″ Weight – Medium Material – B12 Bronze Shaping – Pressure Point Technology, Computerized Hammering Finish – Dark, […]

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]]> Quick and explosive attack with a dose of bright shimmer followed by a dark, short sustain. The visually striking surface treatment combines a dark finish center along with a fully lathed and buffed edge.

Features

  • Diameter – 16″
  • Weight – Medium
  • Material – B12 Bronze
  • Shaping – Pressure Point Technology, Computerized Hammering
  • Finish – Dark, Brilliant
  • Music Style – Metal, Rock, Pop, Fusion, Studio, R&B
  • Character – Complex, Musical, Rich, Full-bodied
  • Sustain – Medium
  • Volume – Medium to High
  • Timbre – Mid-Dark
  • Pitch – Low-Mid
  • Lathe – Wide Blade, Narrow Blade

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]]> Evans dB One 18″ Crash – ECYM18CDB1 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-low-volume/evans-db-one-18-crash-ecym18cdb1/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:03:28 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=117211 The first cymbals to sport the EVANS logo and dBalance technology, dB One Cymbals feature a spiral-perforated volume reduction system, punched into a nano-plated stainless alloy surface. This precision approach to attenuation achieves a chime and resonance as articulate as many full-volume sets, but with 80% less noise. EVANS dB One low volume drum cymbals […]

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]]> The first cymbals to sport the EVANS logo and dBalance technology, dB One Cymbals feature a spiral-perforated volume reduction system, punched into a nano-plated stainless alloy surface. This precision approach to attenuation achieves a chime and resonance as articulate as many full-volume sets, but with 80% less noise. EVANS dB One low volume drum cymbals let you play and practice naturally, whenever and wherever you want. Now available as individual cymbals.

Features

  • EVANS dB One cymbals maintain a natural acoustic feel and tone, with significantly less volume.
  • Designed to be perfectly sonically balanced with dB One drumheads.
  • dB One cymbals allow you to play as you normally would with traditional cymbals, without changing your technique, and achieve a similar feel and sonic response.
  • EVANS dB One Cymbals are manufactured in China utilizing a nano-plated stainless steel alloy.

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]]> Evans dB One 16″ Crash – ECYM16CDB1 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-low-volume/evans-db-one-16-crash-ecym16cdb1/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:51:35 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=117209 The first cymbals to sport the EVANS logo and dBalance technology, dB One Cymbals feature a spiral-perforated volume reduction system, punched into a nano-plated stainless alloy surface. This precision approach to attenuation achieves a chime and resonance as articulate as many full-volume sets, but with 80% less noise. EVANS dB One low volume drum cymbals […]

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]]> The first cymbals to sport the EVANS logo and dBalance technology, dB One Cymbals feature a spiral-perforated volume reduction system, punched into a nano-plated stainless alloy surface. This precision approach to attenuation achieves a chime and resonance as articulate as many full-volume sets, but with 80% less noise. EVANS dB One low volume drum cymbals let you play and practice naturally, whenever and wherever you want. Now available as individual cymbals.

Features

  • EVANS dB One cymbals maintain a natural acoustic feel and tone, with significantly less volume.
  • Designed to be perfectly sonically balanced with dB One drumheads.
  • dB One cymbals allow you to play as you normally would with traditional cymbals, without changing your technique, and achieve a similar feel and sonic response.
  • EVANS dB One Cymbals are manufactured in China utilizing a nano-plated stainless steel alloy.

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]]> Meinl Byzance Vintage Pure 18″ Crash – B18VPC https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-crashes/meinl-byzance-vintage-pure-18-crash-b18vpc/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:34:50 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=117065 The Vintage Pure Crash features an overall dry sound character with a relatively fast decay. Unique tones for drummers who want to express themselves. They have a distinctive and earthy look. Features Diameter – 18″ Weight – Thin Finish – Dark, Raw Material – B20 Pitch – Low Music Style – Pop, Fusion, Jazz, Funk, […]

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The Vintage Pure Crash features an overall dry sound character with a relatively fast decay. Unique tones for drummers who want to express themselves. They have a distinctive and earthy look.

Features

  • Diameter – 18″
  • Weight – Thin
  • Finish – Dark, Raw
  • Material – B20
  • Pitch – Low
  • Music Style – Pop, Fusion, Jazz, Funk, RNB, Reggae, Studio, World, Electro
  • Character – Vintage, Dry
  • Sustain – Short
  • Volume – Medium to Low
  • Timbre – Dark

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]]> Paiste Formula 602 Classic 16″ Heavy Crash – P602HEAVY16 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-crashes/paiste-formula-602-classic-16-heavy-crash-p602heavy16/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:54:38 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=116857 One of the world’s most referred and legendary cymbal lines in history. Renowned and loved for its fine, pure, soft, delicate musical tone, that requires precise playing. Reintroduction of the most popular models, faithfully re-created in terms of sound and look in 2011. Forged from the legendary «602 Bronze» (CuSn20), handcrafted from start to finish […]

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]]> One of the world’s most referred and legendary cymbal lines in history. Renowned and loved for its fine, pure, soft, delicate musical tone, that requires precise playing. Reintroduction of the most popular models, faithfully re-created in terms of sound and look in 2011. Forged from the legendary «602 Bronze» (CuSn20), handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, Formula 602 Classic Sounds cymbals produce a true, pure sound of unique clarity and consistency.

Sound Character

Bright, powerful, solid, clear. Medium wide range, clean mix. Heavy feel. Powerful, explosive attack. Multifunctional cymbal with solid, assertive crash and bright, clear ping.

Features

Weight: Heavy
Volume: Loud
Sound color: Bright
Frequency range: Medium
Frequency mix: Clean
Stick Sound: Pingy
Response Intensity: Medium
Sustain: Long
Bell character: Integrated
Feel: Heavy

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]]> Paiste Signature 19″ Power Crash – PSIGPWR19 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-crashes/paiste-signature-19-power-crash-psigpwr19/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:58:13 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=116849 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, Signature Cymbals are instruments of unsurpassed quality for the discerning drummer’s quest for personal creativity and musical excellence. Sound Character Very bright, full, high pitched. Wide range, clean […]

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]]> 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, Signature Cymbals are instruments of unsurpassed quality for the discerning drummer’s quest for personal creativity and musical excellence.

Sound Character

Very bright, full, high pitched. Wide range, clean mix. Responsive, swelling attack with long fade, extremely cutting. Very well suited wherever strong, cutting, powerful crashes are needed.

Features

Weight: Heavy
Volume: Loud
Sound color: Bright
Frequency range: Wide
Frequency mix: Clean
Stick Sound: Washy
Response Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Long
Bell character: Integrated
Feel: Heavy

 

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]]> Paiste Formula 602 Classic 18″ Heavy Crash – P602HEAVY18 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-crashes/paiste-formula-602-classic-18-heavy-crash-p602heavy18/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:00:09 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=116840 One of the world’s most referred and legendary cymbal lines in history. Renowned and loved for its fine, pure, soft, delicate musical tone, that requires precise playing. Reintroduction of the most popular models, faithfully re-created in terms of sound and look in 2011. Forged from the legendary «602 Bronze» (CuSn20), handcrafted from start to finish […]

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]]> One of the world’s most referred and legendary cymbal lines in history. Renowned and loved for its fine, pure, soft, delicate musical tone, that requires precise playing. Reintroduction of the most popular models, faithfully re-created in terms of sound and look in 2011. Forged from the legendary «602 Bronze» (CuSn20), handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, Formula 602 Classic Sounds cymbals produce a true, pure sound of unique clarity and consistency.

Sound Character

Bright, powerful, solid, clear. Medium wide range, clean mix. Heavy feel. Powerful, explosive attack. Multifunctional cymbal with solid, assertive crash and bright, clear ping.

Features

Weight: Heavy
Volume: Loud
Sound color: Bright
Frequency range: Medium
Frequency mix: Clean
Stick Sound: Pingy
Response Intensity: Medium
Sustain: Long
Bell character: Integrated
Feel: Heavy

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]]> Paiste Signature Traditionals 18″ Thin Crash – PTRDTCR18 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-crashes/paiste-signature-traditionals-18-thin-crash-ptrdtcr18/ Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:34:33 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=112621 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, Signature Cymbals are instruments of unsurpassed quality for the discerning drummer’s quest for personal creativity and musical excellence. Sound Character Dark, transparent, warm. Loose frequency range, very complex […]

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]]> 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, Signature Cymbals are instruments of unsurpassed quality for the discerning drummer’s quest for personal creativity and musical excellence.

Sound Character

Dark, transparent, warm. Loose frequency range, very complex mix. Very sensitive, soft response and feel. Suitable for light ride playing in larger sizes.

Features

Weight: Light
Volume: Soft
Sound color: Dark
Frequency range: Wide
Frequency mix: Rough/Complex/Rich
Stick Sound: Washy
Response Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Medium
Bell character: Integrated
Feel: Soft

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]]> Paiste PSTX DJ’s 45 12″ Crash – PSTXDJ12CR https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-effects/cymbals-effects-effects/paiste-pstx-djs-45-12-crash-pstxdj12cr/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:23:23 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=112566 PSTX is a complete collection of extremely affordable effect cymbals. The core of the PSTX is made up of the Swiss models, cymbals that achieve a noisy, dirty, trashy sound quality by the use of specific layouts and varied sizes for the holes. Their silky surface distinguishes the cymbals visually. The aluminum Pure Bells stand […]

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]]> PSTX is a complete collection of extremely affordable effect cymbals. The core of the PSTX is made up of the Swiss models, cymbals that achieve a noisy, dirty, trashy sound quality by the use of specific layouts and varied sizes for the holes. Their silky surface distinguishes the cymbals visually. The aluminum Pure Bells stand out due to their distinct character and concept.

Sound Character

Exotic, warm, trashy. Medium wide range, complex mix. Quick response with short decay. Soft feel. Fast, explosive cymbal with dirty fizz for short, quick accents. Also well suited as exotic effect cymbal in larger setups.

Features

Weight: Light
Volume: Soft
Sound color: Medium
Frequency range: Medium
Frequency mix: Rough/Complex/Rich
Stick Sound: Washy
Response Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Short
Bell character: Integrated
Feel: Soft

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