Providing you with a dirty (yet highly focused) chick sound and a rough, fuzzy character, Paiste PSTX Swiss hi-hats seem tailor-made for electronic music and hip-hop. When they're closed, these hats sound fairly soft and responsive. When you open them; however, you get a noisy, trashy sound that's brimming with distinctive character.
Alloy: Alloy: CuSn8 bronze; MS63 brass/aluminum
Applications: Live playing and casual recording in an entire range of styles at all volume settings
Weight: Medium thin top/medium thin bottom
Volume: Low to medium loud
Stick sound: Washy
Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Medium short
Chick sound: Dirty, dry
Sound character: Warm, rough, fuzzy. Fairly narrow range, complex mix. Fairly soft and responsive feel. Noisy open sound. Impure chick sound. Focused hi-hat for applications in electronic music, Hip-Hop or as an auxiliary hi-hat.
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| List | $204.00 |
| Price | $183.60 (Save: $20.40) |
Series Description: Paiste Sound Technology stands for first-class manufactured cymbals and high quality sound design at an affordable price. PST7 adds an affordable line for drummers who like a traditional sound, look and feel. PST7's base is CuSn8 bronze which stems from the legendary 2002 series. The cymbals are lathed by our Swiss hand craftsmen to achieve their distinctive traditional look and finish. The result of Paiste's precise Swiss manufacturing is a warm and clear overall sound and by offering three weight classes, light/thin, medium and heavy, PST7 covers a wide range of different music styles.
Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 Bronze”
Size: 16-inches
Weight: thin
Volume: low to medium loud
Stick Sound: velvety, washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated
Sound character: Warm, airy with a pinch of a brilliant sizzle. Fairly wide range, clean mix. Soft, responsive feel. A light crash for mellow accents and crashes in low to moderate settings.
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| List | $184.00 |
| Price | $165.60 (Save: $18.40) |
Series Description: Paiste Sound Technology stands for first-class manufactured cymbals and high quality sound design at an affordable price. PST5 is the entry to Paiste's world of bronze cymbals and since its introduction in 2005, it continues to be a best seller. Considering recent musical trends, the PST5 was newly designed by our Swiss Sound Development Team. Visually the PST5 were consciously altered only in detail but their fundamental sonic value changed considerably. The cymbals are lighter resulting in a deeper, warmer sound while preserving its bright basic character. They have increased flexibility resulting in a more appealing feel. Overall the new PST5 is significantly more musical.
PST 5 China:
Size: 18″
Weight: medium heavy
Volume: medium to very loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: medium long
Sustain: medium long
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Medium bright, full, shattering. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Giving feel. Fiery, energetic china with a quite aggressive attack and trashy crash sound. Effective cymbal for unique sounds in numerous music styles.
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| List | $202.00 |
| Price | $181.80 (Save: $20.20) |
Series Description: The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for today's progressive popular music.
Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 Bronze”
Size: 17-inches
Weight: medium
Volume: medium soft to loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Bright, warm, full, shimmering. Wide range, clean mix. Even, very responsive feel. Very versatile all-purpose crash. The definitive classic rock crash sound.
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| List | $465.00 |
| Price | $418.50 (Save: $46.50) |
Series Description: The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for today's progressive popular music.
Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 Bronze”
Size: 20-inches
Weight: medium
Volume: medium soft to loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Bright, warm, full, shimmering. Wide range, clean mix. Even, very responsive feel. Very versatile all-purpose crash. The definitive classic rock crash sound.
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| List | $592.00 |
| Price | $532.80 (Save: $59.20) |
Series Description: PST 8 cymbals are crafted from the legendary 2002 bronze, refined through traditional hand hammering and perfected with the unique handmade Reflector finish. These hallmarks of Swiss workmanship make these cymbals pure Paiste instruments, yet they are as attractively priced as the other successful Paiste Sound Technology series.
Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 Bronze”
Size: 16-inches
Weight: medium thin
Volume: medium low to medium loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium long
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Bright, full. Medium range, fairly clean mix. Responsive feel. Lively, full crash sound for multi-purpose playing in various styles.
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| List | $222.00 |
| Price | $199.80 (Save: $22.20) |
Series Description: Forged from a proprietary bronze developed specifically for cymbals, handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, conceived and executed according to uncompromising sound concepts, Signature Cymbals are instruments of unsurpassed quality for the discerning drummer's quest for personal creativity and musical excellence.
Alloy: Proprietary Signature Bronze
Size: 10-inches
Weight: thin
Volume: soft to medium
Stick Sound: washy, crisp
Intensity: lively
Sustain: short
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Full, wet with a brittle, trashy side. Fairly wide range, complex mix. Soft and very responsive, giving feel with a short, exploding sparkly splash character. Very well suited for dynamic effect accents in many musical styles. Also, well suited for hand playing in percussive set-ups.
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| List | $384.00 |
| Price | $345.60 (Save: $38.40) |
Series Description: Paiste Sound Technology stands for first-class manufactured cymbals and high quality sound design at an affordable price. PST5 is the entry to Paiste's world of bronze cymbals and since its introduction in 2005, it continues to be a best seller. Considering recent musical trends, the PST5 was newly designed by our Swiss Sound Development Team. Visually the PST5 were consciously altered only in detail but their fundamental sonic value changed considerably. The cymbals are lighter resulting in a deeper, warmer sound while preserving its bright basic character. They have increased flexibility resulting in a more appealing feel. Overall the new PST5 is significantly more musical.
Alloy: BuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 bronze”
Applications: All volume settings; live playing; entire range of music styles
Size: 16-inches
Weight: medium
Volume: medium to loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium long
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Bright, full, focused. Medium wide range, clean mix. Even, responsive feel. Well balanced, musical crash for multiple applications.
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| List | $162.00 |
| Price | $145.80 (Save: $16.20) |
Series Description: The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for today's progressive popular music.
Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 Bronze”
Size: 20-inches
Weight: medium heavy
Volume: medium to loud
Stick Sound: balanced
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: clear, integrated
Sound Character: Warm, full, lively, brilliant. Wide range, clean mix. Even, balanced feel. Clear defined ping over full, clear wash. Versatile general purpose ride. Extremely classic rock ride sound.
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| List | $592.00 |
| Price | $532.80 (Save: $59.20) |
Features include:
• Medium bright, fairly trashy, explosive
• Fairly narrow range, fairly complex mix
• Soft feel
• Very responsive with quick decay
• A fast crash cymbal conceived to accompany the dry, woody sound of cajons
• Well suited for hand playing and brushes, rods, mallets or light drum sticks work
• Extra thin weight
• Low to medium loud volume
• Washy stick sound
• Medium intensity
• Medium short sustain
• Integrated bell character
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| List | $204.00 |
| Price | $183.60 (Save: $20.40) |
Series Description: PSTX is a complete collection of extremely affordable effect cymbals. The core of the PSTX is made up of the Swiss models, cymbals that achieve a noisy, dirty, trashy sound quality by the use of specific layouts and varied sizes for the holes. Their silky surface distinguishes the cymbals visually. The aluminum Pure Bells stand out due to their distinct character and concept.
Sizes: 14″ 16″ 18″
Weight: thin
Volume: medium low to medium loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium short
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Exotic, warm, trashy. Medium range, complex mix. Fast, responsive feel, fairly quick decay. An explosive crash cymbal with a strong, low wash for unique effects in many styles of music.
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| List | $254.00 |
| Price | $228.60 (Save: $25.40) |
Series Description: Paiste Sound Technology stands for first-class manufactured cymbals and high quality sound design at an affordable price. PST7 adds an affordable line for drummers who like a traditional sound, look and feel. PST7's base is CuSn8 bronze which stems from the legendary 2002 series. The cymbals are lathed by our Swiss hand craftsmen to achieve their distinctive traditional look and finish. The result of Paiste's precise Swiss manufacturing is a warm and clear overall sound and by offering three weight classes, light/thin, medium and heavy, PST7 covers a wide range of different music styles.
Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 Bronze”
Size: 18-inches
Weight: thin
Volume: low to medium loud
Stick Sound: velvety, washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated
Sound character: Warm, airy with a pinch of a brilliant sizzle. Fairly wide range, clean mix. Soft, responsive feel. A light crash for mellow accents and crashes in low to moderate settings.
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| List | $232.00 |
| Price | $208.80 (Save: $23.20) |
Series Description: Paiste Sound Technology stands for first-class manufactured cymbals and high quality sound design at an affordable price. PST7 adds an affordable line for drummers who like a traditional sound, look and feel. PST7's base is CuSn8 bronze which stems from the legendary 2002 series. The cymbals are lathed by our Swiss hand craftsmen to achieve their distinctive traditional look and finish. The result of Paiste's precise Swiss manufacturing is a warm and clear overall sound and by offering three weight classes, light/thin, medium and heavy, PST7 covers a wide range of different music styles.
Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 Bronze”
Size: 18-inches
Weight: medium
Volume: medium low to loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium long
Bell Character: integrated
Sound character: Bright, warm, brilliant. Wide range, clean mix. Giving, responsive feel. Extremely versatile all-round crash for a wide range of settings.
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| List | $232.00 |
| Price | $208.80 (Save: $23.20) |
Series Description: Paiste Sound Technology stands for first-class manufactured cymbals and high quality sound design at an affordable price. PST7 adds an affordable line for drummers who like a traditional sound, look and feel. PST7's base is CuSn8 bronze which stems from the legendary 2002 series. The cymbals are lathed by our Swiss hand craftsmen to achieve their distinctive traditional look and finish. The result of Paiste's precise Swiss manufacturing is a warm and clear overall sound and by offering three weight classes, light/thin, medium and heavy, PST7 covers a wide range of different music styles.
Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 Bronze”
Size: 14-inches
Weight: light top/medium heavy bottom
Volume: low to medium loud
Stick Sound: fine, somewhat washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Chick Sound: soft, controlled
Sound character: Fairly bright, mellow, warm. Medium wide range, clean mix. Soft, responsive feel. Fresh, warm open sound. Soft, clear chick sound. Sensitive, controllable hi-hat for acoustic music styles.
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| List | $296.00 |
| Price | $266.40 (Save: $29.60) |
Series Description: The 900 Series is crafted from 2002 Bronze, with its legendary warmth, brilliance and strength. In sophisticated hybrid manufacturing the cymbals are refined by Swiss craftsmanship with hand hammering and lathing. A special finish slightly darkens the cymbals and amplifies the lathing grooves and hammer marks for a spectacular appearance that fuses roughness and elegance. The 900 Series sets the new standard for advanced sound at a reasonable investment.
Size: 17-inches
Weight: medium
Volume: medium low to loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Medium bright, full-bodied with warm undertones. Wide range, clean mix. Balanced, responsive feel. Full, round crash sound with punch for universal applications.
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| List | $282.00 |
| Price | $253.80 (Save: $28.20) |
Series Description: The 900 Series is crafted from 2002 Bronze, with its legendary warmth, brilliance and strength. In sophisticated hybrid manufacturing the cymbals are refined by Swiss craftsmanship with hand hammering and lathing. A special finish slightly darkens the cymbals and amplifies the lathing grooves and hammer marks for a spectacular appearance that fuses roughness and elegance. The 900 Series sets the new standard for advanced sound at a reasonable investment.
Size: 20-inches
Weight: heavy
Volume: medium to loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: long
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Medium bright, full-bodied, solid. Wide range, clean mix. Giving feel. Powerful crash with meaty attack. Well suited for assertive yet musical accents in loud music styles.
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| List | $370.00 |
| Price | $333.00 (Save: $37.00) |
Series Description: The 900 Series is crafted from 2002 Bronze, with its legendary warmth, brilliance and strength. In sophisticated hybrid manufacturing the cymbals are refined by Swiss craftsmanship with hand hammering and lathing. A special finish slightly darkens the cymbals and amplifies the lathing grooves and hammer marks for a spectacular appearance that fuses roughness and elegance. The 900 Series sets the new standard for advanced sound at a reasonable investment.
Size: 14-inches
Weight: medium top/medium heavy bottom
Volume: medium to loud
Stick Sound: crisp
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium long
Chick Sound: bright, sharp
Sound Character: Bright, crisp, sharp. Wide range, clean mix. Very responsive feel. Crisp stick sound, energetic open sound. Bright, defined chick. Cutting hi-hats for precise playing in wide-ranging styles.
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| List | $396.00 |
| Price | $356.40 (Save: $39.60) |
Series Description: The 900 Series is crafted from 2002 Bronze, with its legendary warmth, brilliance and strength. In sophisticated hybrid manufacturing the cymbals are refined by Swiss craftsmanship with hand hammering and lathing. A special finish slightly darkens the cymbals and amplifies the lathing grooves and hammer marks for a spectacular appearance that fuses roughness and elegance. The 900 Series sets the new standard for advanced sound at a reasonable investment.
Size: 15-inches
Weight: heavy top/heavy bottom
Volume: medium to very loud
Stick Sound: strong
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium long
Chick Sound: full, defined
Sound Character: Brilliant, fat, powerful. Wide range, clean mix. Fairly heavy feel. Strong stick sound. Energetic, bright open sound. Defined, solid chick. Versatile hi-hats for energetic playing.
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| List | $456.00 |
| Price | $410.40 (Save: $45.60) |
Series Description: Forged from a proprietary bronze developed specifically for cymbals, handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, conceived and executed according to uncompromising sound concepts, Signature Cymbals are instruments of unsurpassed quality for the discerning drummer's quest for personal creativity and musical excellence.
Alloy: Proprietary Signature Bronze
Size: 18-inches
Weight: medium thin
Volume: soft to medium
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: short
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Medium Bright, silvery, warm, full, transparent. Fairly narrow range, clean mix. Extremely responsive, fades fast with beautiful, dark shimmer. Suited for fast playing.
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| List | $690.00 |
| Price | $621.00 (Save: $69.00) |
Series Description: Forged from a proprietary bronze developed specifically for cymbals, handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, conceived and executed according to uncompromising sound concepts, Signature Cymbals are instruments of unsurpassed quality for the discerning drummer's quest for personal creativity and musical excellence.
Alloy: Proprietary Signature Bronze
Size: 18-inches
Weight: medium
Volume: soft to medium loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Bright, full, warm, brilliant sparkling. Wide range, balanced, clean mix. Even response with warm, shimmering sustain. A very versatile, general purpose crash cymbal.
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| List | $690.00 |
| Price | $621.00 (Save: $69.00) |
Series Description: Ushering in a higher standard of sound and durability, the 101 series stay true to the renown Paiste quality whilst offering an affordable option for the aspiring drummer looking for high performance and quality sound at an attainable price. Nothing is sacrificed in the pursuit of performance, the tonal properties of these cymbals are bright and pronounced, they punch well above their weight and perform within any musical context be it soft and subtle or heavy and bold. Supplied as individual units or pre-configured box sets, a wide selection is available to ensure you have the best tools at your disposal as you begin your musical journey.
Alloy: MS63 Brass
Applications: All volume settings, live playing, entire range of music styles
Sound: Overall – musical, harmonic, powerful
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| List | $370.00 |
| Price | $333.00 (Save: $37.00) |
Series Description: Paiste Sound Technology stands for first-class manufactured cymbals and high quality sound design at an affordable price. PST5 is the entry to Paiste's world of bronze cymbals and since its introduction in 2005, it continues to be a best seller. Considering recent musical trends, the PST5 was newly designed by our Swiss Sound Development Team. Visually the PST5 were consciously altered only in detail but their fundamental sonic value changed considerably. The cymbals are lighter resulting in a deeper, warmer sound while preserving its bright basic character. They have increased flexibility resulting in a more appealing feel. Overall the new PST5 is significantly more musical.
Alloy: BuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 bronze”
Applications: All volume settings; live playing; entire range of music styles
Size: 18-inches
Weight: medium
Volume: medium to loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium long
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Bright, full, focused. Medium wide range, clean mix. Even, responsive feel. Well balanced, musical crash for multiple applications.
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| List | $202.00 |
| Price | $181.80 (Save: $20.20) |
Series Description: Paiste Sound Technology stands for first-class manufactured cymbals and high quality sound design at an affordable price. PST5 is the entry to Paiste's world of bronze cymbals and since its introduction in 2005, it continues to be a best seller. Considering recent musical trends, the PST5 was newly designed by our Swiss Sound Development Team. Visually the PST5 were consciously altered only in detail but their fundamental sonic value changed considerably. The cymbals are lighter resulting in a deeper, warmer sound while preserving its bright basic character. They have increased flexibility resulting in a more appealing feel. Overall the new PST5 is significantly more musical.
Alloy: BuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 bronze”
Applications: All volume settings; live playing; entire range of music styles
Size: 10-inches
Weight: thin
Volume: low to loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: short
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Bright, quick, warm. Narrow range, clean mix. Light, responsive feel. Explosive, fast fading splash. For light accents in numerous musical styles.
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| List | $78.00 |
| Price | $70.20 (Save: $7.80) |
Series Description: Paiste Sound Technology stands for first-class manufactured cymbals and high quality sound design at an affordable price. PST5 is the entry to Paiste's world of bronze cymbals and since its introduction in 2005, it continues to be a best seller. Considering recent musical trends, the PST5 was newly designed by our Swiss Sound Development Team. Visually the PST5 were consciously altered only in detail but their fundamental sonic value changed considerably. The cymbals are lighter resulting in a deeper, warmer sound while preserving its bright basic character. They have increased flexibility resulting in a more appealing feel. Overall the new PST5 is significantly more musical.
PST 5 Rock Crash:
Size: 18″
Weight: heavy
Volume: medium to very loud
Stick Sound: shimmering
Intensity: lively
Sustain: long
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Bright, full, energetic. Narrow range, clean mix. Giving feel. Powerful crash cymbal with cutting attack. Very well suited for massive accents in rock, hard rock and other loud music styles.
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| List | $202.00 |
| Price | $181.80 (Save: $20.20) |
Series Description: The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for today's progressive popular music.
Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 Bronze”
Size: 22-inches
Weight: medium heavy
Volume: medium to loud
Stick Sound: balanced
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: clear, integrated
Sound Character: Warm, full, lively, brilliant. Wide range, clean mix. Even, balanced feel. Clear defined ping over full, clear wash. Versatile general purpose ride. Extremely classic rock ride sound.
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| List | $704.00 |
| Price | $633.60 (Save: $70.40) |
Series Description: The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for today's progressive popular music.
Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 Bronze”
Size: 10-inches
Weight: medium
Volume: soft to medium
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: short
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Warm, full, bright. Fairly narrow range, clean mix. Responsive, explosive, full sounding splash. The definitive, classic rock splash sound.
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| List | $265.00 |
| Price | $238.50 (Save: $26.50) |
Series Description: The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for today's progressive popular music.
Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 Bronze”
Size: 12-inches
Weight: medium
Volume: soft to medium
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: short
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Warm, full, bright. Fairly narrow range, clean mix. Responsive, explosive, full sounding splash. The definitive, classic rock splash sound.
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| List | $292.00 |
| Price | $262.80 (Save: $29.20) |
Series Description: The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for today's progressive popular music.
Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 Bronze”
Sizes: 13, 14, 15, 17-inches
Weight: medium
Volume: medium
Sound Character: Medium bright, full, warm, brilliant. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Fast, responsive feel. Full, bright, energetic open sound. Sharp, full chick sound. The original, once patented, wavy bottom hi-hat design. The 17″ version adds extraordinary boost, low end and crisp projection.
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| List | $630.00 |
| Price | $567.00 (Save: $63.00) |
