Paiste Heavy Hi-Hat

Series - Sizes

• Colorsound 5 - 14"
  
• Formula 602 - 13" 14" 15"
  
• Innovations - 14"
  
• Signature - 12" 13" 14" 15"
  
• Signature Reflector - 14"
  
• Signature Precision - 14"
  
• Sound Formula - 13" 14"
  
• Sound Formula Reflector - 14"
  
• Visions - 14" 16"
  
• 3000 - 13" 14" 15"
  
• 3000 Reflector - 14" 15"
  
• 2002 - 12" 13" 14" 15"
  
• 2000 - 14" 15"
  
• 2000 Colorsound - 14" 15"
  
• 2000 Sound Reflections - 14" 15"
  
• 1000 - 13" 14" 15"
  
• 505 - 13" 14" 15"
  
• 404 - 14" 15"
  
  

Description

Formula 602

• Bright, powerful, crisp. Fairly narrow range, clean mix. Heavy feel. Bright, cutting open sound, clear, defined closed sound. Crisp chick sound. Bright hi-hat with a wide range for articulate playing in medium loud settings to cutting power in very loud situations.
  Weight medium heavy top / heavy bottom Volume medium to very loud Stick Sound pronounced, clear Intensity fairly lively Sustain medium Chick Sound crisp, cutting (5)
  
• Thicker than other FORMULA 602 Hi-Hats with a heavier bottom cymbal. High in pitch and moderately loud. Thick closed Hi-Hat sound for solid stick playing. Definite, responsive, high and very effective for medium loud playing. (1)
  
  

Innovations

• Fairly dark, sizzling, full. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Even responsive feel. Strong, bright, silvery open sound. Strong, full, heavy chick sound. Extremely versatile and energetic hi-hat.
  Weight medium heavy top / heavy bottom Volume medium soft to very loud Stick Sound defined Intensity lively Sustain medium Chick Sound full, defined (3)
  
  

Signature

• Heavier than the Medium, and a brighter, stronger sound. Tight stick sound, with great projection. Well suited for heavy, loud situations. (2)
  
• Very bright, full, brilliant. Full frequency range, balanced, clean mix. Responsive feel. Bright, full open sound. Fat, cutting chick sound. Good for heavier playing.
  Weight medium heavy top / extra heavy bottom Volume medium to very loud Stick Sound pronounced Intensity lively Sustain medium Chick Sound full, cutting (3)
  
  

Signature Precision

• Very bright, clear, forceful, brilliant. Wide range, clean mix. Fairly heavy feel. Powerful, bright open sound, full, penetrating chick sound. Controllable, pungent hi-hat for precise playing in loud to very loud situations.
  Weight medium heavy top/heavy bottom Volume medium to very loud Stick Sound clear, dry Intensity lively Sustain medium Chick Sound bright, full (4)
  
  

Sound Formula

• Like the Medium Heavy, these have the tight, silvery, warm sound but with more power. An excellent recording and live hi-hat, adaptable to many musical styles. (2)
  
  

Visions

• A strong and powerful overall sound with both warmth and sharpness. A tight stick sound and good washy quality when played half open. (2)
  
  

2002

• Medium thick cymbals with a high, full and definite sound. Closed Hi-Hat sound is thick for solid stick playing. Designed expressly for today’s heavy players who need durable, powerful cymbals. (1)
  
• Heavier than the Medium, with a brighter, stronger sound. Higher in pitch, with a tighter stick sound and great projection. For heavy volume situations. (2)
  
• Brilliant, warm, full, high pitched. Wide range, clean mix. Fairly heavy feel. Bright, strong, full open sound. Versatile hi-hat for energetic playing. A rock classic.
  Weight medium heavy top / heavy bottom Volume medium to very loud Stick Sound pronounced Intensity lively Sustain medium Chick Sound crisp, full (3)
  
  

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Information from:

1. 1979 PAISTE Catalog
2. 1998 PAISTE.com
3. 2001 PAISTE Catalog
4. 2019 PAISTE.com
5. 2020 PAISTE.com