Paiste PSTX DJ45 12 Inch Crash Cymbal

Main Features

• Designed in Collaboration with Daru Jones
• Dry, Crisp Tone Ideal for Hip Hop Musicians
• Patterned Holes for a Classic Trashy Sound
• 12 inch Diameter Produces Defined High Frequencies

The Paiste PSTX DJ45 12 inch Crash Cymbal offers an outstanding tone and easy playability for the gigging musician.


The 12 inch diameter of the PSTX DJ45 12 inch Crash can still produce a medium-loud volume, making it suitable for busking with. The small scale is easy to transport between gigs, whilst the expert craftsmanship means it can withstand any bumps it may receive on the road. The DJ45 cymbals have been designed collaboratively with prolific musician Daru Jones. For drummers wanting a trashy crash cymbal to take on the road, this model is the ideal choice.

Daru Jones
Few musicians carry as much style, talent and enthusiasm as Daru Jones. Gaining acclaim for his work as the drummer for Jack White, Jones quickly established himself as a versatile musician who could fuse a variety of genres with his unique technique. Jones' style joins hip hop influenced beats with a technical rhythm for an engaging performance. This series of cymbals takes inspiration from the noisy sounds of early hip hop music and fuses them with easy playability for the modern performer. The DJ45 series has been designed in collaboration to achieve a reliable cymbal companion to the gigging musician.


Paiste PSTX DJ45 12 Inch Crash Specifications

Size: 12 inch
Weight: Thin
Volume: Low to Medium Loud
Stick Sound: Washy
Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Medium Short
Bell Character: Integrated