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* '''[[Paiste Alpha|Alpha]] - [[Paiste Alpha 12" Medium Hi-Hat|12"]]  [[Paiste Alpha 13" Medium Hi-Hat|13"]]  [[Paiste Alpha 14" Medium Hi-Hat|14"]]  
 
* '''[[Paiste Alpha|Alpha]] - [[Paiste Alpha 12" Medium Hi-Hat|12"]]  [[Paiste Alpha 13" Medium Hi-Hat|13"]]  [[Paiste Alpha 14" Medium Hi-Hat|14"]]  
* '''[[Paiste Formula_602|Formula 602]] - 12" [[Paiste Formula_602 13" Medium Hi-Hat|13"]]  [[Paiste Formula_602 14" Medium Hi-Hat|14"]]  [[Paiste Formula_602 15" Medium Hi-Hat|15"]]  [[Paiste Formula_602 16" Medium Hi-Hat|16"]]  
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* '''[[Paiste Formula 602#Formula 602|Formula 602]] - 12" [[Paiste Formula_602 13" Medium Hi-Hat|13"]]  [[Paiste Formula_602 14" Medium Hi-Hat|14"]]  [[Paiste Formula_602 15" Medium Hi-Hat|15"]]  [[Paiste Formula_602 16" Medium Hi-Hat|16"]]  
 
* '''[[Paiste Innovations|Innovations]] - [[Paiste Innovations 14" Medium Hi-Hat|14"]]  
 
* '''[[Paiste Innovations|Innovations]] - [[Paiste Innovations 14" Medium Hi-Hat|14"]]  
 
* '''[[Paiste Signature|Signature]] - [[Paiste Signature 12" Medium Hi-Hat|12"]]  [[Paiste Signature 13" Medium Hi-Hat|13"]]  [[Paiste Signature 14" Medium Hi-Hat|14"]]  [[Paiste Signature 15" Medium Hi-Hat|15"]]  
 
* '''[[Paiste Signature|Signature]] - [[Paiste Signature 12" Medium Hi-Hat|12"]]  [[Paiste Signature 13" Medium Hi-Hat|13"]]  [[Paiste Signature 14" Medium Hi-Hat|14"]]  [[Paiste Signature 15" Medium Hi-Hat|15"]]  
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* An all-purpose hi-hat with a tight stick sound and a clean, warm overall sound. Good for light to moderate volume situations. (2) <br>
 
* An all-purpose hi-hat with a tight stick sound and a clean, warm overall sound. Good for light to moderate volume situations. (2) <br>
 
* Medium bright, warm, clear. Fairly wide range, clean mix. Warm, full open sound. Defined, full chick sound. Versatile hi-hat for all-purpose playing.  <br> '''Weight''' medium top / medium heavy bottom  '''Volume''' medium to loud  '''Stick Sound''' tight, defined  '''Intensity''' lively  '''Sustain''' medium  '''Chick Sound''' full, warm (3)  <br><br>
 
* Medium bright, warm, clear. Fairly wide range, clean mix. Warm, full open sound. Defined, full chick sound. Versatile hi-hat for all-purpose playing.  <br> '''Weight''' medium top / medium heavy bottom  '''Volume''' medium to loud  '''Stick Sound''' tight, defined  '''Intensity''' lively  '''Sustain''' medium  '''Chick Sound''' full, warm (3)  <br><br>
==== [[Paiste Formula_602|Formula 602]] ====
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==== [[Paiste Formula 602#Formula 602|Formula 602]] ====
 
* HI-HAT. Paiste Hi-hat cymbals are well known for their good sound characteristics. Particular care is taken to match them for sound at the final control. They are therefore delivered in matched pairs. During production of Hi-hat cymbals special attention has been paid to the fact that the sound of the two cymbals should mix well. The bottom cymbal is rather thick which gives the Hi-hat a bright sound. The top cymbal approximately corresponds to a MEDIUM, and responds easily to stick work. This combination gives you all the specific features that you expect from your Hi-hat. The cymbals are tuned in two different pitches. This matching gives a full clear sound. Generally, 14" Hi-hat cymbals are used, but 13" and 15" are also popular and very occasionally 12" and 16". (4) <br><br>
 
* HI-HAT. Paiste Hi-hat cymbals are well known for their good sound characteristics. Particular care is taken to match them for sound at the final control. They are therefore delivered in matched pairs. During production of Hi-hat cymbals special attention has been paid to the fact that the sound of the two cymbals should mix well. The bottom cymbal is rather thick which gives the Hi-hat a bright sound. The top cymbal approximately corresponds to a MEDIUM, and responds easily to stick work. This combination gives you all the specific features that you expect from your Hi-hat. The cymbals are tuned in two different pitches. This matching gives a full clear sound. Generally, 14" Hi-hat cymbals are used, but 13" and 15" are also popular and very occasionally 12" and 16". (4) <br><br>
 
==== [[Paiste Innovations|Innovations]] ====
 
==== [[Paiste Innovations|Innovations]] ====

Revision as of 19:00, 2 June 2019

Series - Sizes

Description

Alpha

  • An all-purpose hi-hat with a tight stick sound and a clean, warm overall sound. Good for light to moderate volume situations. (2)
  • Medium bright, warm, clear. Fairly wide range, clean mix. Warm, full open sound. Defined, full chick sound. Versatile hi-hat for all-purpose playing.
    Weight medium top / medium heavy bottom Volume medium to loud Stick Sound tight, defined Intensity lively Sustain medium Chick Sound full, warm (3)

Formula 602

  • HI-HAT. Paiste Hi-hat cymbals are well known for their good sound characteristics. Particular care is taken to match them for sound at the final control. They are therefore delivered in matched pairs. During production of Hi-hat cymbals special attention has been paid to the fact that the sound of the two cymbals should mix well. The bottom cymbal is rather thick which gives the Hi-hat a bright sound. The top cymbal approximately corresponds to a MEDIUM, and responds easily to stick work. This combination gives you all the specific features that you expect from your Hi-hat. The cymbals are tuned in two different pitches. This matching gives a full clear sound. Generally, 14" Hi-hat cymbals are used, but 13" and 15" are also popular and very occasionally 12" and 16". (4)

Innovations

  • Fairly dark, full, sparkling. Wide range, complex mix. Even, responsive feel. Dark, full, strong open sound. Full, meaty, pronounced chick sound. Versatile hi-hat for multiple purpose application.
    Weight medium top / medium heavy bottom Volume soft to loud Stick Sound defined Intensity lively Sustain medium Chick Sound sharp, defined (3)

Signature

  • A well rounded, all purpose hi-hat. Has a soft, dry quality along with good chick sound. Well suited for light to moderate volume situations. (2)
  • Medium bright, full, warm. Medium wide range, balanced, clean mix. Even feel. Clear, full open sound. Clean, balanced chick sound. A very good all-purpose hi-hat.
    Weight medium top / medium heavy bottom Volume medium soft to loud Stick Sound balanced, full Intensity medium lively Sustain medium Chick Sound soft, tight (3)

2002

  • Light medium cymbals with a heavier bottom and higher in pitch than the top. Chick sound of medium-thin pitch, warm and mellow feeling. Lively response to stick work. Mellow cymbals for moderate playing. (1)
  • An all purpose hi-hat that has a warm, soft quality, with a solid chick and defined stick sound. Good for light to moderate volume playing. (2)
  • Warm, full, brilliant. Fairly wide range, balanced mix. Soft, responsive feel. Warm, full open sound. Defined, solid chick sound. Versatile all-round hi-hat with definitive classic sound.
    Weight medium top / medium bottom Volume medium to loud Stick Sound defined Intensity lively Sustain medium Chick Sound full, distinct (3)

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Information from:

  1. 1979 PAISTE catalog
  2. 1998 PAISTE.com
  3. 2001 PAISTE catalog
  4. 1969 PAISTE catalog