New Ludwig Questlove Breakbeat Kit

Paiste 16 inch Signature Fast Crash Cymbal

16" Medium Thin Crash
Share
Item ID: SigFastCrash16
Paiste 16 inch Signature Fast Crash Cymbal
Price:$440 and 00 cents
Special Financing - Ends Aug 2, 2026. $13/month with 36 month financing*

In Stock!

Add to Cart
Sales engineer photo
Ask An Expert

Our expertly trained Sales Engineers are ready to help!

What is a Sales Engineer?
Sweetwater Gear Exchange

Have one to sell?
Check out Sweetwater's Gear Exchange!
Learn More

Paiste 16 inch Signature Fast Crash Cymbal
In Stock!
Price:$440 and 00 cents
Add to Cart
Add to list
Skip to Description
Most Popular Accessories & Related Items

Frequently Asked Questions

Paiste 16 inch Signature Fast Crash Cymbal

Q: What kind of sound can I expect from the Paiste 16 inch Signature Fast Crash Cymbal?

Q: Who is the Paiste 16 inch Signature Fast Crash Cymbal best suited for?

Q: What is Paiste's Proprietary Signature Bronze, and how does it affect the cymbal's sound?

Back to navigation

This article was Written By

Our Product Research Team

Get to know them!

A Crash with Fast Response and a Short Sustain

Made from a proprietary signature bronze alloy, the 16" Paiste Signature Fast Crash cymbal delivers a warm, full sound. Perfect for styles from rock to pop to country, the Signature Fast crash is extremely responsive and well suited for fast playing. Its short sustain and transparent sound is great for recording and live use. Expand the depth of your kit with the Paiste 16" Signature Fast Crash.

Paiste - a tradition of innovation

Headquartered in Switzerland, Paiste meets the creative needs of drummers and percussionists with innovative cymbals, gongs, and bronze percussion instruments. Founded at the beginning of the 20th Century, Paiste lays claim to a number of cymbal firsts, including the first use of 8% bronze, the wavy-edged hi-hat bottom cymbal, the bell-less flat ride, unlathed hammered cymbals, color-coated cymbals, China cymbals with a downturned edge, and the invention of their Signature Bronze Alloy. World-class drummers such as Bill Bruford, Stewart Copeland, and Vinnie Colaiuta have long relied on Paiste cymbals to forge their signature sounds - and you can, too!

Paiste 16" Signature Fast Crash Cymbal Features:
  • A fast crash cymbal that's perfect onstage and in the studio
  • Made from proprietary signature bronze alloy
  • Sound: Warm
  • Sustain: short
  • Volume: Soft to medium
  • weight medium thin
Get a Paiste Signature Fast Crash and expand the sound of your drum kit!
Back to navigation

Tech Specs

  • Type: Crash
  • Size: 16"
  • Weight: Medium/Thin
  • Material: Proprietary Signature Bronze
  • Finish: Traditional
  • Sound: Medium/Bright
  • Pitch: Medium
  • Balance: Attack
  • Bell Size: Small
  • Volume: Low/Medium
  • Sustain: Short
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 4001316

What Makes Our Sales Engineers Great?

Sweetwater Sales Engineers are a world-class team of experts dedicated to you. Hand selected from across the globe, each brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the world of music gear to provide you with unparalleled service completely free of charge. Friendly relationships, real trust, and the right gear are only a call or a click away!

Back to navigation

Reviews

Refreshing sounding...
Think of a scorching humid day. You've been busy outside and as a storm approaches, you feel a cool breeze that seems to refresh your spirit. That what these cymbals sound like.

The respond quickly and open up with little effort. Very nice mix with no harshness.

*Note from personal experience: don't let a basher sit in on your drums. These cymbals are thin and aren't a good match for heavy hitters. Finesse goes a long way with these cymbals.
Music background: Paiste fan for 25 years
VERSATILE!!!
This crash shimmers and explodes and then gets back out of the way with an absolutely perfect sustain!
I ditched an 18 K dark, 19 Kerope and an Agop 18 SE for this cymbal (that I got for free!). I said, eh, I'll sell this thing. Hit it 2X and it instantly went into all
My gigs!!! It's seriously a perfect crash cymbal…
Music background: Gigging for 15+ years!
Versatile is the name of the game.
This cymbal is perfect for anyone needing that all around crash that can fit in anywhere (musically and physically) Responds really well to mallets as well.
Nice little crash cymbal
I've always thought of my crash cymbal(s) as the least "fussy" sound of my kit. I have played larger crash cymbals, but never a 16". My current kit is a small bop setup, so I thought maybe the 16" would fit in nicely. Surprisingly, this cymbal can explode when walloped, or be poetic when caressed. The sound is pure and artisic, complimentary not intrusive. I'm finding myself playing this cymbal as an integral part of my musical expression now, and not "just a crash" for accents.
Music background: Just an old guy who likes drums
Stands the test of time, sounds great!!
This is a great all around crash medium bright cymbal. I've owned one for many years. It crashes and gets out of the way, meaning it doesn't sustain overly long. Of the numerous crashes I have, this is my favorite.
Music background: Drummer; Recording Engineer