Paiste Formula 602 Seven Sound Set 4

Group: Rides
Type: Flatride Medium or Flatride Thin (available in both versions)
Size: 18 Inch
Series: Formula 602
Weight: 1388g (Pre-Serial), 1400g (Pre-Serial), 1422g, 1450g, 1482g (1974 Serial Number), 1520g, 1544g (1973 Serial Number), 1614g, 1635g, 1650g (Pre-Serial), 1700g (1978 Serial Number), 1750g, 1765g (Lighter weights are for "Thin" model, heavier weights are for "Medium" model)
Years of production: 1964 - 1978(?) (Cymbals from 1978 exist, but none past that year.)
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Review: Weighing in at a THIN 1422 grams, this Rare Paiste plays like a Classic Black Label THIN FLAT Ride. The edges are EASILY BENDABLE. The stick definition is strong--compliments of the absence of a bell. The overall vibe is VERY SMOOTH, responsive and definitely MELLOW (just like the recording) .....Being a Paiste 602 Flat Ride, the ensuing wash is shimmering, subtle and controlled, and the edges wobbles.
And this beauty would sing with rivets, well before it ever sobs.
You can use this Rare Paiste 602 THIN Flat 18" for whatever your heart's content. Use it anytime you need a shimmering, MELLOW 602 Ride with terrific definition and a controlled wash. Perfect for jazz, funk, fusion, world music, all around Roy Haynes-ing or as an alternate ride for mellow pop and rock.
Review written by Hazelshould
Artist/song where it can be heard: Paul Bley, Don Ellis, Tony Oxley