VINTAGE PAISTE Sound Creation 22” DARK RIDE 3274 g THE FAMOUS PAISTE! DeJohnette! CLEAN!

This cymbal needs no introduction and this particular one has a surprising smoothness for the series: THE most famous of all Paiste cymbals -and with good reason too - the Original Sound Creation 22” DARK RIDE. Jack DeJohnette. Al Foster. Iconic sound.

While other cymbal companies boast of their each-cymbal-unique approach, Paiste is known for its fastidiously clean, consistent tone. They’ve built their empire off that model.
And in the annals of Paiste history, that’s exactly what makes this Sound Creation Dark 22” unique. This cymbal is much different in construction and tone than Paiste’s standard offerings over the decades.

The deep-styled hammering creates a very wavy surface (the famous Rough Ride is similar), the serpentine lathing around the bell, the superfine lathing out to the golden edge.

All of this combined makes for a Paiste that looks and sounds….like no other Paiste.

Famous for smooth, glassy tones, this Sound Creation Dark Ride bucks that trend - it’s dark and has discernible complexity that blends with the 3274 gram weight to offer an unprecedented musicality that you just don’t get from other Paiste cymbals.
It’s no surprise that Jack DeJohnette famously loved the series - THAT’S the type of musicality and voice this Sound Creation promotes.

Inspires.

The terrific definition on this particular one that has no problem cutting - darker leanings, overall complex yet not in a typical trashy fashion, this is its own world of complexity. Solid bell.  This one has a beautiful smoothness to it.

It’s an uncanny feeling, but this Vintage Paiste SC 22” is something to explore with. It asks something from you.
Very clean. Very collectible. A joy to play.