Paiste Formula 602 Classic Medium Ride (20in) Overview
Back in 1959 Paiste launched a series that was destined to become one of the world's most revered in the history of cymbal making GÇô Formula 602.Its fine, pure and always controlled musical tone was adopted by well-known drummers and percussionists including none other than Joe Morello, Art Blakey, Paul Motian, Ndugu Chancler, Jon Hiseman, Charlie Watts and a host more. Formula 602s were especially coveted as the ultimate cymbal in jazz, the burgeoning beat and rock music of the times, avant-garde and acoustic genres of music for more than three decades. Demand began falling away with the advent of increasing volume through amplification and electronic music, and production of the Formula 602 series ceased in the 1990s. The warmth of the traditional CuSn20 bronze and the superior sound quality are back in demand, however GÇô hence the reintroduction of the most popular Formula 602 range of models.
The optimum balance of richness, solid bottom, clear 'ping' and opulent sustain makes the 20 and 22 inch Medium Rides the ideal all-round ride in quiet to medium-loud settings.
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- Sizes: 20in and 22in
- Weight: medium
- Volume: medium low to medium loud
- Stick Sound: fairly clear, fairly glassy
- Intensity: controlled
- Sustain: long
- Bell Character: fairly separated, fairly smooth
- Sound Character: Full, rich, fairly bright, solid. Medium range, clean mix. Controlled and even feel. Very nice and sparkling stick sound supported by a breathy layer of wash. Perfectly balanced. A dynamic all around cymbal for many musical styles played at moderate level.