Paiste Rude

These definitely different cymbals were inspired by the revolution of punk and metal during the late 1970s. RUDE continues to be the leading choice of sound for raw, merciless and powerful musical energy in Rock, Metal, and Punk.

• Since: 1980
  
• Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as "2002 Bronze"
  
• Applications: Medium loud to extremely loud • Live and recording • Punk, Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Rock/Metal Crossover Styles & Derivatives, and contemporary styles rooted in/or similar to those styles
  
• Sound: Raw, metallic, powerful, lively, sparkling, bright, icy and energetic with heavy mid-range harmonics and powerful, cutting characteristics

RUDE 14" Hi-Hats

Basics
Size: 14"
Weight: Heavy
Volume: Loud

Character
Sound color: Bright
Frequency range: Wide
Frequency mix: Rough/Complex/Rich

Function
Stick Sound: Pingy
Response Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Medium
Chick Sound: Medium
Feel: Heavy

Sound Character: Medium bright, raw, full, energetic. Wide range, complex mix. Heavy, full feel. Raw, full, loud open sound. Tight, full, cutting chick sound. Versatile, all-round hi-hat for loud playing.