Paiste 2002 14" Rock Hats

Group: Hi-Hats
Type: Rock Hats
Size: 14 Inch
Series: 2002

Weight:	Top: 1014g	/	Bottom: 1413g
	Top: 1021g	/	Bottom: 1403g (2007 Serial Numbers)
	Top: 1050g	/	Bottom: 1400g (2005 Serial Numbers)

Median Weight: Top: 1021g (n=3) / Bottom: 1403g (n=3)
Years of production: 2005 - ? (Not to be confused with the 2002 Heavy Hi-Hat that had a "ROCK" label for a few years.)
Sound file: 2002 14" Rock Hats
2002 14" Rock Hats
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Review: These 2002 Rock cymbals have acquired mythical status. Featuring several perfectly-round hammer marks of a small peen, (The hammering is not deep on these hats, but marks often touch as they move closer to the bell.) These have a big, full sound, strong and punchy, with a bright pitch. They respond decently well to the stick, a little sluggish though, as to be expected for this weigh class. Playing them open increased the volume and wash. Using the foot pedal produced a "chick" that was only slightly less defined than using the stick.

One last thing, for awhile Paiste added "ROCK" to their Heavy Hi-Hat model. They are in no way related to this model. (Those heavy hats were lighter, and didn't feature this model's distinctive hammering.)

Review written by Bluejacketsfan

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