Paiste Formula 602 16" Classic Heavy

One of the world’s most referred and legendary cymbal lines in history. Renowned and loved for its fine, pure, soft, delicate musical tone, that requires precise playing. Reintroduction of the most popular models, faithfully re-created in terms of sound and look in 2011. Forged from the legendary «602 Bronze» (CuSn20), handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, Formula 602 Classic Sounds cymbals produce a true, pure sound of unique clarity and consistency.

Since
1959

Alloy
CuSn20, also known as «Traditional Bronze» or «602 Bronze»

Applications
Low to medium loud settings • especially well-suited for recording, live • Jazz, Fusion, Blues, moderate Pop and Rock, Country, Folk, acoustic music

Sound
Warm, silvery, mellow, cool, light, fine, precise and controlled • Cymbals with clarity and retro vintage character combined with a velvety, sensitive, very responsive feel.

SPECIFICATIONS

Sound Character: Bright, powerful, solid, clear. Medium wide range, clean mix. Heavy feel. Powerful, explosive attack. Multifunctional cymbal with solid, assertive crash and bright, clear ping.

Basics
Size: 16"
Weight: Heavy
Volume: Loud

Character
Sound color: Bright
Frequency range: Medium
Frequency mix: Clean

Function
Stick Sound: Pingy
Response Intensity: Medium
Sustain: Long
Bell character: Integrated
Feel: Heavy

Series: Formula 602 Classic