Detail 01
Thin weight
Opens up at low stick force and decays quickly, so it accents cleanly instead of washing over the rest of the kit.
Product detailSKU #1274115039320
Paiste2002 Series Thin Crash Cymbal 16 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 16-inch thin crash for fast, bright accents. Pro-line pricing for a single cymbal, so it suits players adding to a kit rather than starting one.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studio and small rooms where a heavy crash swamps the mix
- Adding a quicker, higher accent next to a larger crash
- Rock and pop parts needing sharp attack and short decay
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Heavy hitters — thin cymbals crack under repeated hard edge strikes
- Anyone needing one cymbal to both crash and ride
- First kits, where a full set covers more positions
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
16-inch diameter
Mid-pitched and quick. Faster and higher than an 18, with more body than a small splash accent.
Detail 03
Crash cymbal
Built for glancing edge strikes. Riding on the bow with the tip will wash out and muddy your time.
Detail 04
Sold as a single cymbal
One piece only. Hi-hats and a ride are separate purchases if you're building from nothing.
Detail 05
$338 for one cymbal
Pro-line money per piece. Plan the rest of your cymbal budget around it before ordering.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Stand, felt washers, sleeve and wing nut are not included
- 02Pair it with a heavier crash if you play loud unmic'd stages
- 03Strike the edge at an angle — flat hits kill thin cymbals
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a 16-inch thin crash loud enough to gig with?
In clubs and on mic'd stages, yes. Against loud amps with no mics it gets buried. Many players pair it with a heavier or larger crash for volume.
02Can I use this as a ride cymbal?
No. A thin crash washes out under sustained tip playing and loses stick definition within a few bars. Use an actual ride for timekeeping.
03Does it come with a stand?
No. Cymbal only. You'll need a stand plus a felt, plastic sleeve and wing nut to mount it without cracking the hole.
04Should I get a 16 or an 18-inch crash?
16 speaks faster, sits higher and clears out sooner. 18 is lower, louder and sustains longer. Kits with both get a usable range of accents.
Reference
Full specifications
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