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: loud
Sound Character: Very bright, slightly trashy, full, exotic. Wide range, complex mix. Fast, responsive, explosive crash, loud, clear defined bell. Very unique, versatile china for flexible application.
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| List | $622.00 |
| Price | $559.80 (Save: $62.20) |
Size: 18-inches
Weight: medium
Volume: medium to loud
Stick Sound: fairly pingy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Medium bright, full, exotic, fairly trashy. Wide range, complex mix. Responsive, full sounding crash, complex, trashy ride. The definitive classic rock china sound.
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| List | $536.00 |
| Price | $482.40 (Save: $53.60) |
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.
Applications: Most volume settings; live and recording; wide range of music styles including pop, rock, hard rock, heavy metal, funk, R&B, classic, avant-garde, big band, country, blues, and Gospel
Sound: Musical, transparent, beautiful, rich, colorful, full, clear, expressive sound; the range of models features everything from particularly delicate, well balanced and sensitive to expressive, potent and powerful and projective qualities.
Size: 8-inches
Weight: medium thin
Volume: soft to medium
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium short
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Bright, full, warm, clear, silvery. Narrow range, balanced mix. Fast, explosive response. Great for stronger splash playing.
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| List | $334.00 |
| Price | $300.60 (Save: $33.40) |
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.
Sizes: 16, 17, 18, 19-inches
Volume: Medium
• Weight: Light
Sound character: Medium bright, full, silvery, breathy. Wide range, slightly complex, dense mix. Soft, giving, very responsive feel. A sturdy thin crash with a rich, cutting character. Perfect for patterned playing and filling sound spaces in minimal instrumentation.
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| List | $489.00 |
| Price | $440.10 (Save: $48.90) |
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 | $489.00 |
| Price | $440.10 (Save: $48.90) |
Series Description: 2002 Black Big Beat represent a modernized, yet timeless interpretation of the legendary 2002 sound. Visually, the cymbals feature a distinctly new hammering pattern for the 2002 family, a slightly darkened, semi-matted finish and simplified black logos to distinguish the Big Beat set. With the 2002 Black Big Beat models, we take the 2002 sound into a new realm, while preserving the legendary 2002 heritage.
Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 Bronze”
Size: 15-inches
Weight: medium thin top / medium bottom
Volume: medium low to loud
Stick Sound: broad, fat
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Chick Sound: pronounced
Sound Character: Full, warm, deep, wide. Medium wide range, complex mix. Responsive, giving feel. Broad stick over full, fat, wet open sound. Rich, pronounced, deep chick. Big, driving, versatile hi-hats for wide ranging settings.
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| List | $796.00 |
| Price | $716.40 (Save: $79.60) |
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: 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 | $406.00 |
| Price | $365.40 (Save: $40.60) |
Bright, warm, full, powerful. Medium wide range, clean mix. Heavy feel. Cutting, explosive attack. Strong, full, clear crash sound with even fade. An extremely powerful, sturdy cymbal for high volume playing.
Features include:
• Weight: heavy
• Volume: loud to very loud
• Stick Sound: fairly washy
• Intensity: lively
• Sustain: long
• Bell Character: integrated
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| List | $536.00 |
| Price | $482.40 (Save: $53.60) |
Includes: 14-inch Medium Hats, 16-inch Medium Crash, and 20-inch Medium Ride.
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.
Since: 2014
Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 Bronze”
Applications: All volume settings • Live playing • Entire range of music styles
Sound: Bright, clean, focused, cutting and energetic with full functional and very musical characteristics
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| List | $739.00 |
| Price | $665.10 (Save: $73.90) |
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: 14-inches
Weight: medium top/medium heavy bottom
Volume: medium soft to loud
Stick Sound: pronounced
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Chick Sound: sharp, pronounced
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 | $363.00 |
| Price | $326.70 (Save: $36.30) |
Series Description: 2002 Black Big Beat represent a modernized, yet timeless interpretation of the legendary 2002 sound. Visually, the cymbals feature a distinctly new hammering pattern for the 2002 family, a slightly darkened, semi-matted finish and simplified black logos to distinguish the Big Beat set. With the 2002 Black Big Beat models, we take the 2002 sound into a new realm, while preserving the legendary 2002 heritage.
Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 Bronze”
Size: 20-inches
Weight: medium thin
Volume: medium low to loud
Stick Sound: defined
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated
Sound character: Warm, deep, brilliant, lush. Medium wide range, complex mix. Responsive, giving feel. Warm luscious crashes with swift fade. Airy, defined ping over wide multi-layered wash. Broad, musical, integrated bells. Multifunctional design to work well as both crashes and rides in medium low to loud settings.
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| List | $622.00 |
| Price | $559.80 (Save: $62.20) |
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″
Weight: thin&Volume: low to medium loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: short
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Exotic, warm, fluttering slightly tinny. Medium range, complex mix. Flabby feel. Very responsive, and quick fading. Extraordinary, explosive sound where precise accents are needed in many styles of music. Also well-suited for hand playing.
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| List | $158.00 |
| Price | $142.20 (Save: $15.80) |
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: 18-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 | $329.00 |
| Price | $296.10 (Save: $32.90) |
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.
Applications: Most volume settings; live and recording; wide range of music styles including pop, rock, hard rock, heavy metal, funk, R&B, classic, avant-garde, big band, country, blues, and Gospel
Sound: Musical, transparent, beautiful, rich, colorful, full, clear, expressive sound; the range of models features everything from particularly delicate, well balanced and sensitive to expressive, potent and powerful and projective qualities.
Size: 19-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 | $789.00 |
| Price | $710.10 (Save: $78.90) |
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.
Applications: Most volume settings; live and recording; wide range of music styles including pop, rock, hard rock, heavy metal, funk, R&B, classic, avant-garde, big band, country, blues, and Gospel
Sound: Musical, transparent, beautiful, rich, colorful, full, clear, expressive sound; the range of models features everything from particularly delicate, well balanced and sensitive to expressive, potent and powerful and projective qualities.
Size: 6-inches
Weight: medium thin
Volume: soft to medium
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium short
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Bright, full, warm, clear, silvery. Narrow range, balanced mix. Fast, explosive response. Great for stronger splash playing.
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| List | $297.00 |
| Price | $267.30 (Save: $29.70) |
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.
Applications: Most volume settings; live and recording; wide range of music styles including pop, rock, hard rock, heavy metal, funk, R&B, classic, avant-garde, big band, country, blues, and Gospel
Sound: Musical, transparent, beautiful, rich, colorful, full, clear, expressive sound; the range of models features everything from particularly delicate, well balanced and sensitive to expressive, potent and powerful and projective qualities.
Size: 12-inches
Weight: medium thin
Volume: soft to medium
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium short
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Bright, full, warm, clear, silvery. Narrow range, balanced mix. Fast, explosive response. Great for stronger splash playing.
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| List | $402.00 |
| Price | $361.80 (Save: $40.20) |
PST 3 Series Description: The fusion of Swiss cymbal sound know-how with German hi-tech expertise. PST cymbals represent a breakthrough combination of quality and value, and convince with superior sound and appearance.
Since: 2005
Alloy: MS63 Brass
Applications: All volume settings, live playing, entire range of music styles
Hi-Hat Size: 14″
Weight: medium top/medium heavy bottom
Volume: soft to loud
Stick Sound: dry, pronounced, slightly silvery
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Sustain: medium
Chick Sound: soft, tight
Sound Character: Medium bright, clean, full. Fairly narrow range, somewhat complex mix. Even, balanced feel. Bright, full, controlled open sound. Mellow, defined chick sound with a slight hiss. All-purpose hi-hat with a good controllable overall feel.
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| List | $180.00 |
| Price | $162.00 (Save: $18.00) |
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: 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 | $178.00 |
| Price | $160.20 (Save: $17.80) |
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 | $227.00 |
| Price | $204.30 (Save: $22.70) |
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.
Sizes: 16, 17, 18, 19-inches
Volume: Medium
• Weight: Light
Sound character: Medium bright, full, silvery, breathy. Wide range, slightly complex, dense mix. Soft, giving, very responsive feel. A sturdy thin crash with a rich, cutting character. Perfect for patterned playing and filling sound spaces in minimal instrumentation.
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| List | $579.00 |
| Price | $521.10 (Save: $57.90) |
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 | $622.00 |
| Price | $559.80 (Save: $62.20) |
