Paiste 2000
2000
Introduction: 1986
Discontinued: 1995
Background:
Innovation: This line was thought as semi-professional line settled below the 3000 and 2002 Lines. It was created as the successor of the discontinued 505 line with a wider range of models and variation of finish treatments.
The 2000 Line was divided offered in "regular" finish, Sound Reflections and Colorsound.
Alloy: CuSn8 (Also known as "2002 Bronze")
Quality: Semi Professional
Offered as: 2000 Regular Finish - 2000 Colorsound - 2000 Sound Reflections
Applications: 2000 series cymbals can be used in many applications, from live to studio.
Users: Paul Wertico
Sound:
Rides
Crashes
Hi-Hats
Chinas
- China Type - 14" 16" 18" 20"
- Mellow China - 16" 18" 20"
Splashes and Bells
2000 Sound Reflections
Introduction: 1988
Discontinued: 1995
Background:
Innovation:
Alloy: CuSn8 (Also known as "2002 Bronze")
Quality: Semi Professional
Offered as: 2000 Regular Finish - 2000 Colorsound - 2000 Sound Reflections
Applications:
Users:Rayford Griffin, Paul Wertico
Sound:
Rides
Crashes
Hi-Hats
Chinas
- China Type - 14" 16" 18" 20"
- Mellow China - 16" 18" 20"
Splashes and Bells
2000 Colorsound
Introduction: 1986
Discontinued: 1994
Background: The Colorsound coating was previously used on the Colorsound 5 series, available in Red, Black, Teal, and other colours were available by custom order.
Innovation: The Colorsound coating looks great on stage, while giving each cymbal a slightly dry sound.
Alloy: CuSn8 (Also known as "2002 Bronze")
Quality: Semi Professional
Offered as: 2000 Regular Finish - 2000 Colorsound - 2000 Sound Reflections
Applications: Usually used live, but can also be used in studio.
Users: Terry Bozzio, Stewart Copeland, Scott Rockenfield
Sound: Slightly dry, crisp, clean, integrated
Rides
Crashes
Hi-Hats
Chinas
- China Type - 18" 20"
- Power China - 20"
Splashes and Bells
Information from
- 1986 Paiste Leaflet
- 198? Paiste Leaflet
- 1988 Paiste Ad
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