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2002

Introduction: 1971
Background: Introduced in 1971 in response to Beat and amplified Rock music that required a cymbal to be able to cut through frequencies and volume levels that the Giant Beat series could not. Paiste 2002's are energetic cymbals developed for amplified music. They mic up easily, the sound is very lively, full and brilliant. They are much favored by some of the world's top rock drummers. 2002 cymbals are made from our CuSn8 bronze, an alloy Paiste first used in 1965. These instruments work well in live and studio environments that require high energy levels without sacrificing warmth, musicality or precision. 2002's are ideal for drummers and percussionists who enjoy expressing a significant portion of their sound with cymbal colors.
They can best be described as bright, warm, heavy and decidedly energetic with powerful projection characteristics. The original 2002 sound evolved during the 60's and 70's, when numerous Paiste players used them to create the era's rich Rock, Jazz, Fusion and Country heritage. Today's 2002 retains the core elements of the original classics, which remain essentially unchanged since their inception in 1971. The 2002 series also includes heavier models which were added recently to satisfy contemporary needs for elevated power and volume.(1)
Innovation: Created by fusing the power of the Giant Beat with the musicality of the Jazz line Formula 602, the first cymbal series for electronically amplified musical was born - 2002. Using Paiste's CuSn8 alloy, also known as "2002 Bronze" or "B8", it is a Professional Level cymbal. Hand Hammered and Hand Lathed, and created by employing proprietary manufacturing methods, it is one of the most versatile cymbal series on the market for over 50 years.
Alloy: CuSn8 (Also known as "2002 Bronze")
Quality: Professional
Offered as: 2002
Production: Manual craftsmanship, hand hammering, hand lathing.
Applications: All volume settings, live and studio. From medium soft to very loud settings, its brilliant warmth and precise tone have made it a favorite of drummers worldwide.
Users: Working musicians, enthusiasts, all players who need energy and drive and want their cymbals to cut through the music in all settings. Notable past and present 2002 players include: John Bonham, Ian Paice, Cozy Powell, Phil Rudd, Alex Van Halen, Rick Allen, Tommy Lee, Stewart Copeland, Jeff Porcaro, Chester Thompson, Terry Bozzio, Bill Bruford, Charlie Benante, Nicko McBrain...
Sound: Bright, warm, brilliant, musical, precise with high energy levels and powerful projection characteristics.

2002 Models In Production

Rides

Crashes

Crash - 14" 16" 17" 18" 19" 20" 22"
Extreme Crash - 18" 19" 20"
Medium - 16" 18" 20"
Power Crash - 16" 17" 18" 19" 20" 22"
Thin Crash - 16" 17" 18" 19"
Wild Crash - 18" 20"

Hi-Hats

Medium Hi-Hat - 14"
Heavy Hi-Hat - 14"
Sound Edge Hi-Hat - 13" 14" 15" 16" 17"

Chinas (& Swishes)

Splashes (& Bells)

Splash - 8" 10" 12"
Mega Bell - 10"

Other

Accent - 4" 6" 8"
Cup Chime - 5" 5½" 6" 6½" 7" 7½" 8"

2002 Discontinued Models & Sizes

Rides

Cool Ride - 20"
Crush Ride - 20"
Deep Full Ride - 20" 22"
Dry Ride - 20" 22"
Flatride - 16" 22" 24"
Heavy Ride - 18" 19" 24"
Mega Bell Ride - 18" 21" 22"
Mega Rock Bell Ride - 24"
Power Ride - 21" 24"
Power Bell Ride - 20" 22"
Ride - 13" 14" 15" 16" 17" 18" 19" 21"
Rock Bell Ride - 20" 22"
Rock Ride - 20"
Wild Crush Ride - 18" 19" 20"
Wild Ride - 20" 22"

Crashes

Crash - 13" 15" 21" 24"
Full Crash - 16" 17" 18"
Heavy Crash - 16" 17" 18" 20" 22"
Medium - 13" 14" 15" 17" 19" 21" 22" 24"
Paperthin - 16" 18" 20"
Power Crash - 12"
Rock Crash - 16" 17" 18" 19" 20"
Thin Crash - 20" 23"
Wild Crash - 17" 19"

Hi-Hats

Chinas (& Swishes)

Splashes (& Bells)

Other

Rotosound - 6¾" 8" 8¾"
Sound Disk - No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4 No.5
Tuned Disc - 1 Octave or 2 Octaves
Concert - 18" 20"
Concert Sound Edge - 18" 20"
Marching - 13" 14" 15" 16"

Paiste, never one to ignore the esoteric crowd, has long offered "standard" specialty items like Splashes and Gongs. They have also been at the forefront with their own innovations like Bells, Rotosounds, Accents, Cup Chimes, Sound Plates,and Bell Chime. One of the most visible users of these cymbals is Stewart Copeland. The Paiste Percussion Rack has been a fixture of his setup going back to the early 1980's.

Cup Chimes	No. 1	No. 2	No. 3	No. 4	No. 5	No. 6	No. 7
Original in inches	8"	7½"	6¾"	6⅜"	5⅞"	5⅜"	4⅞"
Current in inches	8"	7½"	7"	6½"	6"	5½"	5"
In Centimeters	20	19	17	16	15	14	12.5

Note: Over the years the cup chimes have been cataloged in several ways. It is assumed that this is due to the original diameter being measured in the metric system and not in inches. The cup chimes are tuned to each other. They are not "tuned percussion" as they are not tuned to specific notes like crotales, but are tuned relative to the others within the set. Therefore the diameter may be adjusted to achieve this tuning.

2002 Black (Big Beat)

Introduction: 2016
Background: 2002 Black "Big Beat" represent a modernized, yet timeless interpretation of the legendary 2002 sound. Visually, the cymbals feature a distinctly new hammering pattern for the 2002 family, a slightly darkened, semi-matted finish and simplified black logos to distinguish the Big Beat set. With the 2002 Black Big Beat models, we take the 2002 sound into a new realm, while preserving the legendary 2002 heritage.
Innovation: Created by fusing the power of the Giant Beat with the musicality of the Jazz line Formula 602, the first cymbal series for electronically amplified musical was born - 2002. Using Paiste's CuSn8 alloy, also known as "2002 Bronze", it is a Professional Level cymbal. Hand Hammered and Hand Lathed, and created by employing proprietary manufacturing methods, it is one of the most versatile cymbal series on the market for over 30 years.
Alloy: CuSn8 (Also known as "2002 Bronze")
Quality: Professional
Offered as: 2002 Black (Big Beat)
Production: Manual craftsmanship, hand hammering, hand lathing.
Applications: Soft to loud settings • Live and recording • Rock, Indie-Rock, Blues, Rock’n’Roll, Country, R&B, Soul, Gospel and modern hybrids rooted in those styles
Users:
Sound: Warm, deep, brilliant, lush, full, wide • Big Beat cymbals are rooted in the world of “2002 Bronze”, with its celebrated brilliance, clarity, precision and strength. Big Beat models add particular warmth, depth and complexity to the mix. They are perfect for broad, voluminous sound without being overly aggressive.

Rides

(These cymbals are called "Singles" in Paiste's literature)

Big Beat - 18" 19" 20" 21" 22" 24"

Hi-Hats

Big Beat Hi-Hat - 15" 16"

The 2002 "Black Label" series from 1971 to 1981

1st production run 2002's in 1971 had the "box stamp" emboss

1971 Swiss produced 2002, no serial number, notice lack of "2002" below Paiste

"Jazz/rock" stamp on 20" heavy ride

"rock" stamp on 14" hi-hats

The most successful line of Paiste cymbals reflected in sales numbers, unrivaled by any other line.
Top Rock 'n' Roll drummers of the '70's incorporated 2002s into their set ups, virtually every English rock drummer from that era used 2002's with few exceptions! These cymbals were the sound of rock throughout the 70's.
During this time the 2002 line featured black lettering and stamp (see picture on right). Paiste collectors often refer to this original series as "Black Labels", this original series didn't offer as many models, but Paiste did offer them in a variety of sizes not available today.
The first 2002 cymbals appeared as prototypes around the end of 1969 and throughout 1970 before they were officially introduced and became a full line in Paiste's program in 1971.
The very first cymbals off the production line had a "border" around the the 2002 stamp/emboss, we call this the "box stamp". We understand the box stamp emboss is the rarest of the rare when it comes to preserial 2002's. Our research has found that this emboss was difficult to apply and was quickly dropped in favor of the classic "open stamp" 2002 emboss we see throughout the 1970's into 1980 and early '81. Early 2002 cymbals prior to and after their official introduction also did not have serial numbers* (*see serial number explanation below), some early preserial models do not have the series name “2002” ink stamped below the name Paiste (see picture to the right).
There are small differences between the German and the Swiss made 2002’s: there's evidence the German 2002's were slightly heavier and possibly a little darker sounding.
(1974 European catalog sizes listed below) 2002's were not readily available in the U.S. until Rogers took over Paiste distribution in 1974, their selection was limited until Paiste took over U.S. distribution in 1981.

1975 additions:

1st. appearance in 1976 catalog:

Bell - 8"
Splash - 11"
Flatride - 18" 20"
Heavy Ride - 20"
Heavy Hi-Hat - 14" 15"
Sound Edge Hi-Hat - 13"

1978 additions/changes:

Heavy Hi Hats and 20" Heavy Rides made in the Swiss factory are now given an additional "Rock" / "Jazz Rock" stamp respectively.
This additional stamping lasts into the early part of the Red Label phase. The German factory does not seem to use these additional stamps.
Sound Edge gets "Hi Hat" added to prior "SE Top" and "SE Bottom" labeling.
Hi Hats were stamped as Top and Bottom until 1979 when they became stamped as "Medium Hi Hats".

1st. appearance in 1979 catalog:

1979 or early 1980 additions:

Heavy Ride - 22"
Concert Sound Edge - 18" - 20"

Serial numbers*

From several people researching this particular subject for several years: All hard evidence points to the Swiss production 2002 serial numbering starting in the spring of 1972 (there are no early 70's Swiss made 2002's with 1xxxxx serial numbers!).
See more detail in the "Serial number" section
German-made 2002's started having serial numbers applied from late '74 to early '75 onwards, but they used a different system than the Swiss system: The first digit does not equal the year, they are numbered consecutively.
If you are looking at a German Black Label Paiste from the 1970s, the second digit is a good general indicator of the year.
I.E. a German 2002 with a 17xxxx serial is from 1977 or 1978 (NOT 1971!). In this case, a lower third digit most likely early 1977 while a higher third digit puts you closer to 1978.

As a general rule for all Paiste lines made in Switzerland:
6 digits no lettering: '72 to early '81, the first digit indicating year (0xxxxx) is 1980

6 digits with plain "PAISTE 2002" stamp: '81 to '86, the first digit indicating year (3xxxxx) is 1983

6 digits with pAisTe (logo): stamp: '86 to '90', the first digit indicating year (9xxxxx) is 1989

8 digits from '95 to 2011 the first two digits indicating year.

The 2002 series from 1981 to 1986 - "Red Labels"

Used by themselves, or augmenting other lines, especially RUDE, 2002s became an important component of music in the 1980's. From Pop to Rock, New Wave to Heavy Metal, 2002s were becoming almost ubiquitous.
Paiste made a few changes to the 2002 line and starting in 1981 labels would be silk screened red, gone were the days of rubber stamps!
Paiste expanded the series to include models like the Heavy Crash to better fit the then-current trends in music.
Also, a new model in an already impressive list of innovations, the Novo China Type, was introduced at NAMM in June 1983.
The "Novo", as it is often referred to, was originally called inverted China". It had a round bell unlike the regular 2002 China Type, but more importantly, it featured a profile that allowed it to be mounted upside down.
To this day, Paiste is the only company to offer such a China.(*)
By 1986 the following models and sizes had been added to the series: Splashes in 8", 10" and 12" sizes, a 10" Bell, 16" China Type, the Novo China Type, Heavy Crash, and the Power Ride.
Also, given the new emphasis on stage appeal, certain models were available in Paiste's Reflector finish for an additional $10 charge.

(It should be noted that Sabian did offer a similar cymbal in their now discontinued Radia series, that was made in cooperation with former Paiste endorser Terry Bozzio.)

1986 Phasing Out / Re-Introduction & The 1990's

2002 from 1987

1986 saw a big production shift to reduce costs: many new series were introduced to replace all the lower lines from the 1970's.
Among these new series was the 3000 line which was designed to replace the 2002, Robert Paiste's intent was the 3000 was an evolution of 2002 to "match" the current music trends at the time. However, the 3000s weren't as successful as hoped and fans of the 2002 objected to Paiste's decision to "discontinue" the series.
The outcry from drummers and dealers was substantial, many were still asking for and still ordering 2002's. The 2002 line was actually still available and never officially canceled, it was even listed on US/European dealers paperwork and available for order. What Paiste did was to scale back the production of 2002's to a limited amount of stock, this allowed their factory labor to focus on the new lines. The 2002's were still available and could be ordered in from Swiss factory; they just weren’t marketing them in ads, the 3000/2000 etc. were the new thing. By late 1987, Paiste put out an updated flyer to dealers mentioning the line was still active. In 1988 it even made an appearance in Modern Drummer, listed in some drummers' setups.
Even though the 2002s weren't fully phased out (limited production), they were officially re-introduced in 1988/89. Although never printed on the cymbals, this new era of 2002 became known as the "Everclassic" 2002 series. Many ads in drumming publications from this time make reference to this name.
Paiste now counted Six (6) professional series of cymbals: Signature (then called simply Paiste), 3000, 2002, 2000, Sound Creation, and Formula 602.
As the Signature series became wildly popular, the 1990's were a slow growth period for the 2002, as the decade rolled on, more series were phased out. The 3000 series that was once regarded by the company as the next flagship line, was quietly discontinued in 1994.
The RUDE family of cymbals that were in the 3000 series were then added to the 2002s. RUDEs would remain there until 1999 when they would become their own line (again), as they were when Paiste first introduced them in the early 1980's.
The company, who once embraced esoteric music within the series, discontinued certain sizes. Gone were small Rides and huge crashes and China Types.
This decade would see few new models added to the 2002 series, like the Power Crash (1994), Power Bell Ride (1996), Extra Heavy Hi-Hat (ca. 1994/95), and the Power Splash (ca. 1995).

2002 Special Edition Cymbals

In January 2002, Paiste announced the availability of selected 2002 series models in a "Special Edition" issue. The cymbals were faithful reproductions of vintage 2002's. No changes to current manufacturing methods were required as the hand crafting of 2002 cymbals has not changed in the past 30 years. They featured the original hand stamped logos as used in the early 1970's.

These "Special Edition" models were made available to commemorate the series' 30 year anniversary, and in response to requests for a special celebration of the cymbals in the year synonymous with its name. 2002 Special Edition models were accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. They were only be manufactured during the year 2002.

Certificate worded as follows:

"Paiste 2002 is one of the most successful and legendary musical instrument brands ever. Created for the needs of a totally new generation of musicians, 2002 cymbals have been part of a sound that changed the world of music. During the 1960's Beat and Rock music took the world by storm. A prevalent feature of the new music was the extensive use of electronic amplification. To answer this sound challenge, Paiste began creating cymbals from 8% Bronze, and so the Giant Beat series was born. As the new music styles matured and evolved, the requirements of cymbal sound became more complex. The answer was a fusion of forceful Giant Beat and sophisticated Formula 602 sound qualities. The resulting cymbals were introduced in 1971 and christened '2002', a number at once reminiscent of the '602' and expressing a completely revolutionary concept by choosing a year far ahead in the future. Since this year has actually arrived, and the cymbals are still made successfully, it seemed appropriate to celebrate the more than 30 years of history of one of the most influential musical instruments ever created. Thus, this certificate accompanies a 'Special Edition' 2002 cymbal, as recorded below by its model name and serial number. 'Special Edition' 2002 cymbals are identical to the cymbals manufactured in the early 1970's, a condition easily achieved since 2002 cymbals have been made exactly that way ever since. The one concession to history is the application of brand and model designations using the traditional black, hand stamp method. We hope you enjoy this magnificent musical instrument, which, due to the limited manufacture only in 2002 is sure to become a cherished collector's item."
These cymbals had an 8 digit serial number, unlike the 1970's 2002s which only had 6.

Special Edition Certificate
Model Stamp & Serial Number
Series Stamp
Underside Stamps - Notice "Swiss-Made"

The New Millennium

Responding to the nostalgia craze of the mid-2000s, some larger models were re-introduced. Besides these, many new models came out this decade, some carried over from the discontinued Dimensions series.
Among these were the "Rock" series, Crunch Hats, and the Dry Ride . Among the entirely new 2002 models include the Cool Ride. At medium-thin, this is probably the lightest ride ever in the series. Paperthin, Full Crash, and Thin Crash, all offered in other series before, were now made available as a 2002 for the first time.
Also added the "Wild" series that featured the Reflector finish, and hammering unlike a 2002. It is an interesting note that for perhaps the first time, 2002 has featured intricate hammering on select models very much unlike the traditional style. The Rock Bell Ride at the right is a good example of this hammering.

In 2005, Paiste added some new models to the 2002 series to adjust it to the present and future, by adding some models of the Dimensions series in it. In the year 2007, the line is further expanded into the loud genres by adding larger cymbals and the more aggressive “Wild” models.
Cooperating with Alex Van Halen, Paiste introduced the 2002 24" Big Ride in 2010. The cymbal features Giant Beat design parameters and character, while utilizing a 2002 finish.

Information from:

Paiste.com
1979 Paiste Catalog
1998 Paiste.com

Modern Drummer Equipment Annual, 1986
Modern Drummer Equipment Annual, 1987-1988
Modern Drummer Equipment Annual, 1988-1989
Modern Drummer Equipment Annual, 1990
Modern Drummer Buyer's Guide, 1993
Modern Drummer Equipment Annual, 1995/96
Modern Drummer Equipment Annual, 1997/98
Modern Drummer, June 1983, pg. 122 "Paiste Introduces Inverted China"
Modern Drummer, September 2002, pg. 4 2002 Limited Edition Cymbals ad
Paiste "Six Cymbal Lines" Ad 1981

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+== 2002 ==
-</p>
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-<ul><li> Introduced in 1971 in response to Beat and Rock music that required a cymbal to be able to cut through frequencies and volume levels that the [[Paiste Giant_Beat|Giant Beat]] series could not.
+[[File:2002 logo.jpg|right|550px|]]
-</li><li> Paiste 2002 are energetic cymbals developed for electric music. They mike up easily. The sound is very lively, full and brilliant. They are much favored by some of the world's top rock drummers. (1)
+[[File:2002.png|thumb|right|400px]]
-</li></ul>
+'''Introduction:''' [[Paiste 1971 Expansion|1971]]<br>
-<p><b>Innovation:</b> Created by fusing the power of the [[Paiste Giant Beat|Giant Beat]] with the musicality of the Jazz line [[Paiste Formula 602|Formula 602]], the first cymbal series for electronically amplified musical was born - <b>2002</b>. Using Paiste's CuSn8 alloy, also known as "2002 Bronze", it is a Professional Level cymbal. Hand Hammered and Hand Lathed, and created by employing proprietary manufacturing methods, it is one of the most versatile cymbal series on the market for over 30 years.
+'''Background:'''
-</p><p><b>Alloy:</b> CuSn8 (Also known as <b>2002 Bronze</b>)
+Introduced in 1971 in response to Beat and amplified Rock music that required a cymbal to be able to cut through frequencies and volume levels that the [[Paiste Giant_Beat|Giant Beat]] series could not. Paiste 2002's are energetic cymbals developed for amplified music. They mic up easily, the sound is very lively, full and brilliant. They are much favored by some of the world's top rock drummers.
-</p><p><b>Quality:</b> Professional
+cymbals are made from our CuSn8 bronze, an alloy Paiste first used in 1965. These instruments work well in live and studio environments that require high energy levels without sacrificing warmth, musicality or precision. 2002's are ideal for drummers and percussionists who enjoy expressing a significant portion of their sound with cymbal colors.<br> They can best be described as bright, warm, heavy and decidedly energetic with powerful projection characteristics. The original 2002 sound evolved during the 60's and 70's, when numerous Paiste players used them to create the era's rich Rock, Jazz, Fusion and Country heritage. Today's 2002 retains the core elements of the original classics, which remain essentially unchanged since their inception in 1971. The 2002 series also includes heavier models which were added recently to satisfy contemporary needs for elevated power and volume.(1)<br>
-</p><p><b>Production:</b> Manual craftsmanship, hand hammering, hand lathing.
+'''Innovation:''' Created by fusing the power of the [[Paiste Giant Beat|Giant Beat]] with the musicality of the Jazz line [[Paiste Formula 602|Formula 602]], the first cymbal series for electronically amplified musical was born - <b>2002</b>. Using Paiste's CuSn8 alloy, also known as "2002 Bronze" or "B8", it is a Professional Level cymbal. Hand Hammered and Hand Lathed, and created by employing proprietary manufacturing methods, it is one of the most versatile cymbal series on the market for over 50 years.<br>
-</p><p><b>Applications:</b> All volume settings, live and studio. From medium soft to very loud settings, its brilliant warmth and precise tone have made it a favorite of drummers worldwide.
+'''Alloy:''' [[Identify_Your_Paistes#B8_.282002.29_Alloy|CuSn8]] (Also known as <b>"2002 Bronze"</b>)<br>
-</p><p><b>Users:</b> Working musicians, enthusiasts, all players who need energy and drive and want their cymbals to cut through the music in all settings. Notable past and present 2002 players include: [[Paiste John Bonham|John Bonham]], [[Paiste Ian Paice|Ian Paice]], [[Paiste Cozy Powell|Cozy Powell]], [[Paiste Phil Rudd|Phil Rudd]], [[Paiste Alex Van Halen|Alex Van Halen]], [[Paiste Rick Allen|Rick Allen]], [[Paiste Tommy Lee|Tommy Lee]], [[Paiste Stewart Copeland|Stewart Copeland]], [[Paiste Jeff Porcaro|Jeff Porcaro]], [[Paiste Chester Thompson|Chester Thompson]], [[Paiste Terry Bozzio|Terry Bozzio]], [[Paiste Bill Bruford|Bill Bruford]], [[Paiste Charlie Benante|Charlie Benante]], [[Paiste Nicko McBrain|Nicko McBrain]]...
+'''Quality:''' Professional<br>
+'''Offered as:''' [[Paiste 2002#2002|2002]]<br>
+'''Production:''' Manual craftsmanship, hand hammering, hand lathing.<br>
+'''Applications:''' All volume settings, live and studio. From medium soft to very loud settings, its brilliant warmth and precise tone have made it a favorite of drummers worldwide. <br>
+'''Users:''' Working musicians, enthusiasts, all players who need energy and drive and want their cymbals to cut through the music in all settings. Notable past and present 2002 players include: [[Paiste John Bonham|John Bonham]], [[Paiste Ian Paice|Ian Paice]], [[Paiste Cozy Powell|Cozy Powell]], [[Paiste Phil Rudd|Phil Rudd]], [[Paiste Alex Van Halen|Alex Van Halen]], [[Paiste Rick Allen|Rick Allen]], [[Paiste Tommy Lee|Tommy Lee]], [[Paiste Stewart Copeland|Stewart Copeland]], [[Paiste Jeff Porcaro|Jeff Porcaro]], [[Paiste Chester Thompson|Chester Thompson]], [[Paiste Terry Bozzio|Terry Bozzio]], [[Paiste Bill Bruford|Bill Bruford]], [[Paiste Charlie Benante|Charlie Benante]], [[Paiste Nicko McBrain|Nicko McBrain]]...<br>
+'''Sound:''' Bright, warm, brilliant, musical, precise with high energy levels and powerful projection characteristics.<br>
+=== 2002 Models In Production ===
+==== Rides ====
+* '''[[Paiste Big Ride|Big Ride]] - [[Paiste 2002 24" Big Ride|24"]]<br>
+* '''[[Paiste Flatride|Flatride]] - [[Paiste 2002 18" Flatride|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 20" Flatride|20"]]<br>
+* '''[[Paiste Giga Bell Ride|Giga Bell Ride]] - [[Paiste 2002 18" Giga Bell Ride|18"]]<br>
+* '''[[Paiste Heavy Ride|Heavy Ride]] - [[Paiste 2002 20" Heavy Ride|20"]] [[Paiste 2002 22" Heavy Ride|22"]]<br>
+* '''[[Paiste Power Ride|Power Ride]] - [[Paiste 2002 20" Power Ride|20"]] [[Paiste 2002 22" Power Ride|22"]]<br>
+* '''[[Paiste Ride|Ride]] - [[Paiste 2002 20" Ride|20"]] [[Paiste 2002 22" Ride|22"]] [[Paiste 2002 24" Ride|24"]]<br>
+* '''[[Paiste Swish|Swish Ride]] - [[Paiste 2002 Swish ride|24"]]<br>
+==== Crashes ====
+* '''[[Paiste Crash|Crash]] - [[Paiste 2002 14" Crash|14"]] [[Paiste 2002 16" Crash|16"]] [[Paiste 2002 17" Crash|17"]] [[Paiste 2002 18" Crash|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 19" Crash|19"]] [[Paiste 2002 20" Crash|20"]] [[Paiste 2002 22" Crash|22"]]<br>
+* '''[[Paiste Extreme Crash|Extreme Crash]] - [[Paiste 2002 18" Extreme Crash|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 19" Extreme Crash|19"]] [[Paiste 2002 20" Extreme Crash|20"]]<br>
+* '''[[Paiste Medium|Medium]] - [[Paiste 2002 16" Medium|16"]] [[Paiste 2002 18" Medium|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 20" Medium|20"]]<br>
+* '''[[Paiste Power Crash|Power Crash]] - [[Paiste 2002 16" Power Crash|16"]] [[Paiste 2002 17" Power Crash|17"]] [[Paiste 2002 18" Power Crash|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 19" Power Crash|19"]] [[Paiste 2002 20" Power Crash|20"]] [[Paiste 2002 22" Power Crash|22"]]<br>
+* '''[[Paiste Thin Crash|Thin Crash]] - [[Paiste 2002 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Paiste 2002 17" Thin Crash|17"]] [[Paiste 2002 18" Thin Crash|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 19" Thin Crash|19"]]<br>
+* '''[[Paiste Wild Crash|Wild Crash]] - [[Paiste 2002 18" Wild Crash|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 20" Wild Crash|20"]]<br>
+==== Hi-Hats ====
+* '''[[Paiste Medium Hi-Hat|Medium Hi-Hat]] - [[Paiste 2002 14" Medium Hi-Hat|14"]]<br>
+* '''[[Paiste Heavy Hi-Hat|Heavy Hi-Hat]] - [[Paiste 2002 14" Heavy Hi-Hat|14"]]<br>
+* '''[[Paiste Sound Edge Hi-Hat|Sound Edge Hi-Hat]] - [[Paiste 2002 13" Sound Edge Hi-Hat|13"]] [[Paiste 2002 14" Sound Edge Hi-Hat|14"]] [[Paiste 2002 15" Sound Edge Hi-Hat|15"]] [[Paiste 2002 16" Sound Edge Hi-Hat|16"]] [[Paiste 2002 17" Sound Edge Hi-Hat|17"]]<br>
+==== Chinas (& Swishes) ====
+* '''[[Paiste China|China]] - [[Paiste 2002 16" China|16"]] [[Paiste 2002 18" China|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 20" China|20"]] <br>
+* '''[[Paiste Novo China|Novo China]] - [[Paiste 2002 18" Novo China|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 20" Novo China|20"]]<br>
+* '''[[Paiste Wild China|Wild China]] - [[Paiste 2002 19" Wild China|19"]]<br>
+==== Splashes (& Bells) ====
+* '''[[Paiste Splash|Splash]] - [[Paiste 2002 8" Splash|8"]] [[Paiste 2002 10" Splash|10"]] [[Paiste 2002 12" Splash|12"]]<br>
+* '''[[Paiste Mega Bell|Mega Bell]] - [[Paiste 2002 10" Mega Bell|10"]]<br>
+==== Other ====
+* '''[[Paiste Accent|Accent]] - [[Paiste 2002 4" Accent|4"]]  [[Paiste 2002 6" Accent|6"]]  [[Paiste 2002 8" Accent|8"]]<br>
+* '''[[Paiste Cup Chime|Cup Chime]] - [[Paiste 2002 5" Cup Chime|5"]] [[Paiste 2002 5½" Cup Chime|5½"]] [[Paiste 2002 6" Cup Chime|6"]] [[Paiste 2002 6½" Cup Chime|6½"]] [[Paiste 2002 7" Cup Chime|7"]] [[Paiste 2002 7½" Cup Chime|7½"]] [[Paiste 2002 8" Cup Chime|8"]]<br>
+=== 2002 Discontinued Models & Sizes ===
+==== Rides ====
+* '''[[Paiste Cool Ride|Cool Ride]] - [[Paiste 2002 20" Cool Ride|20"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Crush Ride|Crush Ride]] - [[Paiste 2002 20" Crush Ride|20"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Deep Full Ride|Deep Full Ride]] - [[Paiste 2002 20" Deep Full Ride|20"]] [[Paiste 2002 22" Deep Full Ride|22"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Dry Ride|Dry Ride]] - [[Paiste 2002 20" Dry Ride|20"]] [[2002 22" Dry Ride|22"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Flatride|Flatride]] - [[Paiste 2002 16" Flatride|16"]] [[Paiste 2002 22" Flatride|22"]] [[Paiste 2002 24" Flatride|24"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Heavy Ride|Heavy Ride]] -  [[Paiste 2002 18" Heavy Ride|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 19" Heavy Ride|19"]] [[Paiste 2002 24" Heavy Ride|24"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Mega Bell Ride|Mega Bell Ride]] - [[Paiste 2002 18" Mega Bell Ride|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 21" Mega Bell Ride|21"]] [[Paiste 2002 22" Mega Bell Ride|22"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Mega Rock Bell Ride|Mega Rock Bell Ride]] - [[Paiste 2002 24" Mega Rock Bell Ride|24"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Power Ride|Power Ride]] - [[Paiste 2002 21" Power Ride|21"]] [[Paiste 2002 24" Power Ride|24"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Power Bell Ride|Power Bell Ride]] - [[Paiste 2002 20" Power Bell Ride|20"]] [[Paiste 2002 22" Power Bell Ride|22"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Ride|Ride]] - [[Paiste 2002 13" Ride|13"]] [[Paiste 2002 14" Ride|14"]] [[Paiste 2002 15" Ride|15"]] [[Paiste 2002 16" Ride|16"]] [[Paiste 2002 17" Ride|17"]] [[Paiste 2002 18" Ride|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 19" Ride|19"]] [[Paiste 2002 21" Ride|21"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Rock Bell Ride|Rock Bell Ride]] - [[Paiste 2002 20" Rock Bell Ride|20"]] [[Paiste 2002 22" Rock Bell Ride|22"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Rock Ride|Rock Ride]] - [[Paiste 2002 20" Rock Ride|20"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Wild Crush Ride|Wild Crush Ride]] - [[Paiste 2002 18" Wild Crush Ride|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 19" Wild Crush Ride|19"]] [[Paiste 2002 20" Wild Crush Ride|20"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Wild Ride|Wild Ride]] - [[Paiste 2002 20" Wild Ride|20"]] [[Paiste 2002 22" Wild Ride|22"]]
+==== Crashes ====
+* '''[[Paiste Crash|Crash]] - [[Paiste 2002 13" Crash|13"]] [[Paiste 2002 15" Crash|15"]] [[Paiste 2002 21" Crash|21"]] [[Paiste 2002 24" Crash|24"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Full Crash|Full Crash]] - [[Paiste 2002 16" Full Crash|16"]] [[Paiste 2002 17" Full Crash|17"]] [[Paiste 2002 18" Full Crash|18"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Heavy Crash|Heavy Crash]] - [[Paiste 2002 16" Heavy Crash|16"]] [[Paiste 2002 17" Heavy Crash|17"]] [[Paiste 2002 18" Heavy Crash|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 20" Heavy Crash|20"]] [[Paiste 2002 22" Heavy Crash|22"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Medium|Medium]] - [[Paiste 2002 13" Medium|13"]] [[Paiste 2002 14" Medium|14"]] [[Paiste 2002 15" Medium|15"]] [[Paiste 2002 17" Medium|17"]] [[Paiste 2002 19" Medium|19"]] [[Paiste 2002 21" Medium|21"]] [[Paiste 2002 22" Medium|22"]] [[Paiste 2002 24" Medium|24"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Paperthin|Paperthin]] - [[Paiste 2002 16" Paperthin|16"]] [[Paiste 2002 18" Paperthin|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 20" Paperthin|20"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Power Crash|Power Crash]] - [[Paiste 2002 12" Power Crash|12"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Rock Crash|Rock Crash]] - [[Paiste 2002 16" Rock Crash|16"]] [[Paiste 2002 17" Rock Crash|17"]] [[Paiste 2002 18" Rock Crash|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 19" Rock Crash|19"]] [[Paiste 2002 20" Rock Crash|20"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Thin Crash|Thin Crash]] - [[Paiste 2002 20" Thin Crash|20"]] [[Paiste 2002 23" Thin Crash|23"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Wild Crash|Wild Crash]] - [[Paiste 2002 17" Wild Crash|17"]] [[Paiste 2002 19" Wild Crash|19"]]
+==== Hi-Hats ====
+* '''[[Paiste Crunch Hats|Crunch Hats]] - [[Paiste 2002 14" Crunch Hats|14"]] [[Paiste 2002 15" Crunch Hats|15"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Extra Heavy Hi-Hat|Extra Heavy Hi-Hat]] - [[Paiste 2002 13" Extra Heavy Hi-Hat|13"]] [[Paiste 2002 14" Extra Heavy Hi-Hat|14"]] [[Paiste 2002 15" Extra Heavy Hi-Hat|15"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Heavy Hi-Hat|Heavy Hi-Hat]] - [[Paiste 2002 13" Heavy Hi-Hat|13"]] [[Paiste 2002 15" Heavy Hi-Hat|15"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Hi-Hat|Hi-Hat]] - [[Paiste 2002 13" Hi-Hat|13"]] [[Paiste 2002 14" Hi-Hat|14"]] [[Paiste 2002 15" Hi-Hat|15"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Medium Hi-Hat|Medium Hi-Hat]] - [[Paiste 2002 13" Medium Hi-Hat|13"]] [[Paiste 2002 15" Medium Hi-Hat|15"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Rock Hats|Rock Hats]] - [[Paiste 2002 14" Rock Hats|14"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Thin/Heavy Hi-Hat|Thin/Heavy Hi-Hat]] - [[Paiste 2002 13" Thin/Heavy Hi-Hat|13"]] [[Paiste 2002 14" Thin/Heavy Hi-Hat|14"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Wild Hats|Wild Hats]] - [[Paiste 2002 14" Wild Hats|14"]] [[Paiste 2002 15" Wild Hats|15"]]
+==== Chinas (& Swishes) ====
+* '''[[Paiste China|China]] - [[Paiste 2002 8" China|8"]] [[Paiste 2002 14" China|14"]] [[Paiste 2002 22" China|22"]] [[Paiste 2002 24" China|24"]]
+*'''[[Paiste Mini China|Mini China]] - [[Paiste 2002 10" Mini China|10"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Novo China|Novo China]] - [[Paiste 2002 14" Novo China|14"]] [[Paiste 2002 22" Novo China|22"]] [[Paiste 2002 24" Novo China|24"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Rock China|Rock China]] - [[Paiste 2002 18" Rock China|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 22" Rock China|22"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Thin China|Thin China]] - [[Paiste 2002 14" Thin China|14"]] [[Paiste 2002 16" Thin China|16"]] [[Paiste 2002 18" Thin China|18"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Wild China|Wild China]] - [[Paiste 2002 15" Wild China|15"]] [[Paiste 2002 17" Wild China|17"]] [[Paiste 2002 21" Wild China|21"]]
+==== Splashes (& Bells) ====
+* '''[[Paiste Bell|Bell]] - [[Paiste 2002 8" Bell|8"]] [[Paiste 2002 10" Bell|10"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Bell Chime|Bell Chime]] - [[Paiste 2002 6" Bell Chime|6"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Flanger Splash|Flanger Splash]] - [[Paiste 2002 12" Flanger Splash|12"]] [[Paiste 2002 14" Flanger Splash|14"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Power Splash|Power Splash]] - [[Paiste 2002 10" Power Splash|10"]] [[Paiste 2002 12" Power Splash|12"]] [[Paiste 2002 14" Power Splash|14"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Rock Splash|Rock Splash]] - [[Paiste 2002 10" Rock Splash|10"]] [[Paiste 2002 11" Rock Splash|11"]] [[Paiste 2002 12" Rock Splash|12"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Splash|Splash]] - [[Paiste 2002 6" Splash|6"]] [[Paiste 2002 11" Splash|11"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Wild Splash|Wild Splash]] - [[Paiste 2002 10" Wild Splash|10"]]
+==== Other ====
+* '''[[Paiste Rotosound|Rotosound]] - [[Paiste 2002 6¾" Rotosound|6¾"]]  [[Paiste 2002 8" Rotosound|8"]]  [[Paiste 2002 8¾" Rotosound|8¾"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Sound Disk|Sound Disk]] - [[Paiste 2002 No.1 Sound Disk|No.1]] [[Paiste 2002 No.2 Sound Disk|No.2]] [[Paiste 2002 No.3 Sound Disk|No.3]] [[Paiste 2002 No.4 Sound Disk|No.4]] [[Paiste 2002 No.5 Sound Disk|No.5]]
+* '''[[Paiste Tuned Disc|Tuned Disc]] - 1 Octave or 2 Octaves
+* '''[[Paiste Concert|Concert]] - [[Paiste 2002 18" Concert|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 20" Concert|20"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Concert Sound Edge|Concert Sound Edge]] - [[Paiste 2002 18" Concert Sound Edge|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 20" Concert Sound Edge|20"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Marching|Marching]] - [[Paiste 2002 13" Marching|13"]] [[Paiste 2002 14" Marching|14"]] [[Paiste 2002 15" Marching|15"]] [[Paiste 2002 16" Marching|16"]]
+Paiste, never one to ignore the esoteric crowd, has long offered "standard" specialty items like Splashes and Gongs. They have also been at the forefront with their own innovations like Bells, Rotosounds, Accents, Cup Chimes, Sound Plates,and Bell Chime. One of the most visible users of these cymbals is [[Paiste Stewart Copeland|Stewart Copeland]]. The Paiste Percussion Rack has been a fixture of his setup going back to the early 1980's. <br>
+{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;
+|-
+! scope=row | [[Paiste Cup Chime|Cup Chimes]]
+! No. 1
+! No. 2
+! No. 3
+! No. 4
+! No. 5
+! No. 6
+! No. 7
+|-
+! scope=row | Original in inches
+| '''[[Paiste 2002 8" Cup Chime|8"]]
+| '''[[Paiste 2002 7½" Cup Chime|7½"]]
+| '''[[Paiste 2002 6¾" Cup Chime|6¾"]]
+| '''[[Paiste 2002 6⅜" Cup Chime|6⅜"]]
+| '''[[Paiste 2002 5⅞" Cup Chime|5⅞"]]
+| '''[[Paiste 2002 5⅜" Cup Chime|5⅜"]]
+| '''[[Paiste 2002 4⅞" Cup Chime|4⅞"]]
+|-
+! scope=row | Current in inches
+| '''[[Paiste 2002 8" Cup Chime|8"]]
+| '''[[Paiste 2002 7½" Cup Chime|7½"]]
+| '''[[Paiste 2002 7" Cup Chime|7"]]
+| '''[[Paiste 2002 6½" Cup Chime|6½"]]
+| '''[[Paiste 2002 6" Cup Chime|6"]]
+| '''[[Paiste 2002 5½" Cup Chime|5½"]]
+| '''[[Paiste 2002 5" Cup Chime|5"]]
+|-
+! scope=row | In Centimeters
+| 20
+| 19
+| 17
+| 16
+| 15
+| 14
+| 12.5
+|}
+Note: Over the years the cup chimes have been cataloged in several ways. It is assumed that this is due to the original diameter being measured in the metric system and not in inches. The cup chimes are tuned to each other. They are not "tuned percussion" as they are not tuned to specific notes like crotales, but are tuned relative to the others within the set. Therefore the diameter may be adjusted to achieve this tuning.
-</p><p><b>Sound:</b> Bright, warm, brilliant, musical, precise with high energy levels and powerful projection characteristics.
+== 2002 Black (Big Beat) ==
-</p>
+[[File:2002 big beat.png|thumb|right|550px|]]
+'''Introduction:''' 2016<br>
+'''Background:'''   2002 Black "Big Beat" represent a modernized, yet timeless interpretation of the legendary 2002 sound. Visually, the cymbals feature a distinctly new hammering pattern for the 2002 family, a slightly darkened, semi-matted finish and simplified black logos to distinguish the Big Beat set. With the 2002 Black Big Beat models, we take the 2002 sound into a new realm, while preserving the legendary 2002 heritage.<br>
+'''Innovation:''' Created by fusing the power of the [[Paiste Giant Beat|Giant Beat]] with the musicality of the Jazz line [[Paiste Formula 602|Formula 602]], the first cymbal series for electronically amplified musical was born - <b>2002</b>. Using Paiste's CuSn8 alloy, also known as "2002 Bronze", it is a Professional Level cymbal. Hand Hammered and Hand Lathed, and created by employing proprietary manufacturing methods, it is one of the most versatile cymbal series on the market for over 30 years.<br>
+'''Alloy:''' [[Identify_Your_Paistes#B8_.282002.29_Alloy|CuSn8]] (Also known as <b>"2002 Bronze"</b>)<br>
+'''Quality:''' Professional<br>
+'''Offered as:''' [[Paiste 2002#2002 Black|2002 Black (Big Beat)]]<br>
+'''Production:''' Manual craftsmanship, hand hammering, hand lathing.<br>
+'''Applications:''' Soft to loud settings • Live and recording • Rock, Indie-Rock, Blues, Rock’n’Roll, Country, R&B, Soul, Gospel and modern hybrids rooted in those styles <br>
+'''Users:''' <br>
+'''Sound:''' Warm, deep, brilliant, lush, full, wide • Big Beat cymbals are rooted in the world of “2002 Bronze”, with its celebrated brilliance, clarity, precision and strength. Big Beat models add particular warmth, depth and complexity to the mix. They are perfect for broad, voluminous sound without being overly aggressive.<br>
+==== Rides ====
+(These cymbals are called "Singles" in Paiste's literature)
+* '''[[Paiste Big Beat|Big Beat]] - [[Paiste 2002 Black 18" Big Beat|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 Black 19" Big Beat|19"]] [[Paiste 2002 Black 20" Big Beat|20"]] [[Paiste 2002 Black 21" Big Beat|21"]] [[Paiste 2002 Black 22" Big Beat|22"]] [[Paiste 2002 Black 24" Big Beat|24"]]
-<table id="toc" class="toc" summary="Contents"><tr><td><div id="toctitle"><h2>Contents</h2></div>
+==== Hi-Hats ====
-<ul>
+* '''[[Paiste Big Beat Hi-Hat|Big Beat Hi-Hat]] - [[Paiste 2002 Black 15" Big Beat Hi-Hat|15"]] [[Paiste 2002 Black 16" Big Beat Hi-Hat|16"]]
-<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2002_Models_In_Production"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">2002 Models In Production</span></a></li>
-<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2002_DISCONTINUED_Models_.26_Sizes"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">2002 DISCONTINUED Models &amp; Sizes</span></a></li>
+== The 2002 "Black Label" series from 1971 to 1981 ==
-<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#The_2002_series_from_1971_to_1980_-_.22Black_Labels.22"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">The 2002 series from 1971 to 1980 - "Black Labels"</span></a></li>
+[[File:2002 box stamp.jpg|thumb|right|250px|1st production run 2002's in 1971 had the "box stamp" emboss]]
-<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#The_series_from_1980_to_1986_-_.22Red_Labels.22"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">The series from 1980 to 1986 - "Red Labels"</span></a></li>
+[[File:Preserial 2002 2.jpg|thumb|right|250px|1971 Swiss produced 2002, no serial number, notice lack of "2002" below Paiste]]
-<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Phasing_Out_.2F_Re-Introduction_.26_The_1990.27s"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Phasing Out / Re-Introduction &amp; The 1990's</span></a></li>
+[[File:20 2002 hvy ride.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"Jazz/rock" stamp on 20" heavy ride]]
-<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2002_Special_Edition_Cymbals"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">2002 Special Edition Cymbals</span></a></li>
+[[File:14 2002 hvy bttm.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"rock" stamp on 14" hi-hats]]
-<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#The_New_Millennium"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">The New Millennium</span></a></li>
+The most successful line of Paiste cymbals reflected in sales numbers, unrivaled by any other line.<br>
-</ul>
+Top Rock 'n' Roll drummers of the '70's incorporated 2002s into their set ups, virtually every English rock drummer from that era used 2002's with few exceptions! These cymbals '''were''' the sound of rock throughout the 70's.<br>
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+During this time the 2002 line featured black lettering and stamp (see picture on right). Paiste collectors often refer to this original series as "Black Labels", this original series didn't offer as many models, but Paiste did offer them in a variety of sizes not available today.<br>
-<a name="2002_Models_In_Production"></a><h2> <span class="mw-headline">2002 Models In Production</span></h2>
+The first 2002 cymbals appeared as prototypes around the end of 1969 and throughout 1970 before they were officially introduced and became a full line in Paiste's program in 1971.<br>
-<div class="thumb tright"><div class="thumbinner" style="width:182px;"><a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=Image:2002_bottom_red.JPG" class="image" title="Paiste 2002 Bottom Logo (Current)"><img alt="Paiste 2002 Bottom Logo (Current)" src="/web/20120718215135im_/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/images/thumb/9/91/2002_bottom_red.JPG/180px-2002_bottom_red.JPG" width="180" height="135" border="0" class="thumbimage"/></a>  <div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify"><a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=Image:2002_bottom_red.JPG" class="internal" title="Enlarge"><img src="/web/20120718215135im_/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/skins/common/images/magnify-clip.png" width="15" height="11" alt=""/></a></div>Paiste 2002 Bottom Logo (Current)</div></div></div>
+The very first cymbals off the production line had a "border" around the the 2002 stamp/emboss, we call this the "box stamp". We understand the box stamp emboss is the rarest of the rare when it comes to preserial 2002's. Our research has found that this emboss was difficult to apply and was quickly dropped in favor of the classic "open stamp" 2002 emboss we see throughout the 1970's into 1980 and early '81.
-<ul><li> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=Big_Ride" title="Big Ride">Big Ride</a>          - <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_24%22_Big_Ride" title="2002 24&quot; Big Ride">24"</a>
+Early 2002 cymbals prior to and after their official introduction also did not have serial numbers* (*see serial number explanation below), some early preserial models do not have the series name “2002” ink stamped below the name Paiste (see picture to the right).<br>
-</li><li> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=Heavy_Ride" title="Heavy Ride">Heavy Ride</a>        - <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_20%22_Heavy_Ride" title="2002 20&quot; Heavy Ride">20"</a> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_22%22_Heavy_Ride" title="2002 22&quot; Heavy Ride">22"</a>
+There are small differences between the German and the Swiss made 2002’s: there's evidence the German 2002's were slightly heavier and possibly a little darker sounding.<br>
-</li><li> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=Power_Ride" title="Power Ride">Power Ride</a>        - <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_20%22_Power_Ride" title="2002 20&quot; Power Ride">20"</a> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_22%22_Power_Ride" title="2002 22&quot; Power Ride">22"</a>
+(1974 European catalog sizes listed below) <i>2002's were not readily available in the U.S. until Rogers took over Paiste distribution in 1974, their selection was limited until Paiste took over U.S. distribution in 1981.</i><br>
-</li><li> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=Ride" title="Ride">Ride</a>              - <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_20%22_Ride" title="2002 20&quot; Ride">20"</a>  <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_22%22_Ride" title="2002 22&quot; Ride">22"</a> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_24%22_Ride" title="2002 24&quot; Ride">24"</a>
+==== Crash ====
-</li></ul>
+* '''[[Paiste Crash|Crash]] - [[Paiste 2002 13" Crash|13"]] [[Paiste 2002 14" Crash|14"]] [[Paiste 2002 15" Crash|15"]] [[Paiste 2002 16" Crash|16"]] [[Paiste 2002 18" Crash|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 20" Crash|20"]] [[Paiste 2002 22" Crash|22"]] [[Paiste 2002 24" Crash|24"]]<br>
-<p><br/>
+==== Medium ====
-</p>
+* '''[[Paiste Medium|Medium]] - [[Paiste 2002 13" Medium|13"]] [[Paiste 2002 14" Medium|14"]] [[Paiste 2002 15" Medium|15"]] [[Paiste 2002 16" Medium|16"]] [[Paiste 2002 18" Medium|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 20" Medium|20"]] [[Paiste 2002 22" Medium|22"]] [[Paiste 2002 24" Medium|24"]]<br>
-<ul><li> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=Crash" title="Crash">Crash</a>             - <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_14%22_Crash" title="2002 14&quot; Crash">14"</a> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_15%22_Crash" title="2002 15&quot; Crash">15"</a> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_16%22_Crash" title="2002 16&quot; Crash">16"</a> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_17%22_Crash" title="2002 17&quot; Crash">17"</a> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_18%22_Crash" title="2002 18&quot; Crash">18"</a> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_19%22_Crash" title="2002 19&quot; Crash">19"</a> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_20%22_Crash" title="2002 20&quot; Crash">20"</a> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_22%22_Crash" title="2002 22&quot; Crash">22"</a> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_24%22_Crash" title="2002 24&quot; Crash">24"</a>
+==== Rides ====
-</li><li> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=Medium" title="Medium">Medium</a>            - <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_16%22_Medium" title="2002 16&quot; Medium">16"</a> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_18%22_Medium" title="2002 18&quot; Medium">18"</a> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_20%22_Medium" title="2002 20&quot; Medium">20"</a>
+* '''[[Paiste Ride|Ride]] - [[Paiste 2002 13" Ride|13"]] [[Paiste 2002 14" Ride|14"]] [[Paiste 2002 15" Ride|15"]] [[Paiste 2002 16" Ride|16"]] [[Paiste 2002 18" Ride|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 20" Ride|20"]] [[Paiste 2002 22" Ride|22"]] [[Paiste 2002 24" Ride|24"]]<br>
-</li><li> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=Power_Crash" title="Power Crash">Power Crash</a>       - <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_16%22_Power_Crash" title="2002 16&quot; Power Crash">16"</a> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_17%22_Power_Crash" title="2002 17&quot; Power Crash">17"</a> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_18%22_Power_Crash" title="2002 18&quot; Power Crash">18"</a> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_19%22_Power_Crash" title="2002 19&quot; Power Crash">19"</a> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_20%22_Power_Crash" title="2002 20&quot; Power Crash">20"</a>
+==== Hi-Hats ====
-</li><li> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=Thin_Crash" title="Thin Crash">Thin Crash</a>        - <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_16%22_Thin_Crash" title="2002 16&quot; Thin Crash">16"</a> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_17%22_Thin_Crash" title="2002 17&quot; Thin Crash">17"</a> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_18%22_Thin_Crash" title="2002 18&quot; Thin Crash">18"</a> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_19%22_Thin_Crash" title="2002 19&quot; Thin Crash">19"</a>
+* '''[[Paiste Hi-Hat|Hi-Hat]] - [[Paiste 2002 13" Hi-Hat|13"]] [[Paiste 2002 14" Hi-Hat|14"]] [[Paiste 2002 15" Hi-Hat|15"]]<br>
-</li><li> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=Wild_Crash" title="Wild Crash">Wild Crash</a>        - <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_17%22_Wild_Crash" title="2002 17&quot; Wild Crash">17"</a> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_18%22_Wild_Crash" title="2002 18&quot; Wild Crash">18"</a> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_19%22_Wild_Crash" title="2002 19&quot; Wild Crash">19"</a> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_20%22_Wild_Crash" title="2002 20&quot; Wild Crash">20"</a>
+* '''[[Paiste Sound Edge Hi-Hat|Sound Edge Hi-Hat]] -  [[Paiste 2002 14" Sound Edge Hi-Hat|14"]] [[Paiste 2002 15" Sound Edge Hi-Hat|15"]]<br>
-</li></ul>
+==== China type ====
-<p><br/>
+* '''[[Paiste China|China]] - [[Paiste 2002 18" China|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 20" China|20"]] [[Paiste 2002 22" China|22"]] [[Paiste 2002 24" China|24"]]<br>
-</p>
+==== Other ====
-<ul><li> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=Heavy_Hi-Hat" title="Heavy Hi-Hat">Heavy Hi-Hat</a>      - <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_14%22_Heavy_Hi-Hat" title="2002 14&quot; Heavy Hi-Hat">14"</a>
+* '''[[Paiste Concert|Concert]] - [[Paiste 2002 18" Concert|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 20" Concert|20"]]
-</li><li> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=Medium_Hi-Hat" title="Medium Hi-Hat">Medium Hi-Hat</a>     - <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_14%22_Medium_Hi-Hat" title="2002 14&quot; Medium Hi-Hat">14"</a> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_15%22_Medium_Hi-Hat" title="2002 15&quot; Medium Hi-Hat">15"</a>
+* '''[[Paiste Marching|Marching]] - [[Paiste 2002 13" Marching|13"]] [[Paiste 2002 14" Marching|14"]] [[Paiste 2002 15" Marching|15"]] [[Paiste 2002 16" Marching|16"]]
-</li><li> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=Sound_Edge_Hi-Hat" title="Sound Edge Hi-Hat">Sound Edge Hi-Hat</a> - <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_13%22_Sound_Edge_Hi-Hat" title="2002 13&quot; Sound Edge Hi-Hat">13"</a> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_14%22_Sound_Edge_Hi-Hat" title="2002 14&quot; Sound Edge Hi-Hat">14"</a>  <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_15%22_Sound_Edge_Hi-Hat" title="2002 15&quot; Sound Edge Hi-Hat">15"</a>
-</li><li> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=Wild_Hats" title="Wild Hats">Wild Hats</a>         - <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_14%22_Wild_Hats" title="2002 14&quot; Wild Hats">14"</a>
+===1975 additions:===
-</li></ul>
+st. appearance in 1976 catalog:
-<p><br/>
+* '''[[Paiste Bell|Bell]] - [[Paiste 2002 8" Bell|8"]]
-</p>
+* '''[[Paiste Splash|Splash]] - [[Paiste 2002 11" Splash|11"]]
-<ul><li> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=China" title="China">China</a>             - <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_16%22_China" title="2002 16&quot; China">16"</a> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_18%22_China" title="2002 18&quot; China">18"</a>  <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_20%22_China" title="2002 20&quot; China">20"</a>
+* '''[[Paiste Flatride|Flatride]] - [[Paiste 2002 18" Flatride|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 20" Flatride|20"]]
-</li><li> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=Novo_China" title="Novo China">Novo China</a>        - <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_18%22_Novo_China" title="2002 18&quot; Novo China">18"</a> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_20%22_Novo_China" title="2002 20&quot; Novo China">20"</a>
+* '''[[Paiste Heavy Ride|Heavy Ride]] -  [[Paiste 2002 20" Heavy Ride|20"]]
-</li><li> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=Wild_China" title="Wild China">Wild China</a>        - <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_15%22_Wild_China" title="2002 15&quot; Wild China">15"</a> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_17%22_Wild_China" title="2002 17&quot; Wild China">17"</a> <a href="/web/20120718215135/http://www.paiste-only.com/paistewiki/index.php?title=2002_19%22_Wild_China" title="2002 19&quot; Wild China">19"</a>
+* '''[[Paiste Heavy Hi-Hat|Heavy Hi-Hat]] - [[Paiste 2002 14" Heavy Hi-Hat|14"]] [[Paiste 2002 15" Heavy Hi-Hat|15"]]
-</li></ul>
+* '''[[Paiste Sound Edge Hi-Hat|Sound Edge Hi-Hat]] - [[Paiste 2002 13" Sound Edge Hi-Hat|13"]]
-<p><br/>
-</p>
+===1978 additions/changes:===
+Heavy Hi Hats and 20" Heavy Rides made in the Swiss factory are now given an additional "Rock" / "Jazz Rock" stamp respectively. <br>
+This additional stamping lasts into the early part of the Red Label phase. The German factory does not seem to use these additional stamps.<br>
+Sound Edge gets "Hi Hat" added to prior "SE Top" and "SE Bottom" labeling.<br>
+Hi Hats were stamped as Top and Bottom until 1979 when they became stamped as "Medium Hi Hats".<br>
+st. appearance in 1979 catalog:
+* '''[[Paiste Medium Hi-Hat|Medium Hi-Hat]] - [[Paiste 2002 13" Medium Hi-Hat|13"]] [[Paiste 2002 14" Medium Hi-Hat|14"]][[Paiste 2002 15" Medium Hi-Hat|15"]]<br>
+* '''[[Paiste Crash|Crash]] -   [[Paiste 2002 17" Crash|17"]] [[Paiste 2002 19" Crash|19"]] [[Paiste 2002 21" Crash|21"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Medium|Medium]] - [[Paiste 2002 17" Medium|17"]] [[Paiste 2002 19" Medium|19"]] [[Paiste 2002 21" Medium|21"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Ride|Ride]] - [[Paiste 2002 17" Ride|17"]] [[Paiste 2002 19" Ride|19"]] [[Paiste 2002 21" Ride|21"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Flatride|Flatride]] - [[Paiste 2002 16" Flatride|16"]] [[Paiste 2002 22" Flatride|22"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Heavy Hi-Hat|Heavy Hi-Hat]] - [[Paiste 2002 13" Heavy Hi-Hat|13"]]
+=== 1979 or early 1980 additions: ===
+* '''[[Paiste Heavy Ride|Heavy Ride]] -  [[Paiste 2002 22" Heavy Ride|22"]]
+* '''[[Paiste Concert Sound Edge|Concert Sound Edge]] - [[Paiste 2002 18" Concert Sound Edge|18"]] - [[Paiste 2002 20" Concert Sound Edge|20"]]
+=== Serial numbers* ===
+From several people researching this particular subject for several years: All hard evidence points to the Swiss production 2002 serial numbering starting in the spring of 1972 (there are no early 70's Swiss made 2002's with 1xxxxx serial numbers!).<br>
+[https://www.cymbal.wiki/wiki/Paiste_Serial_Numbers <b> See more detail in the "Serial number" section</b>]<br>
+German-made 2002's started having serial numbers applied from late '74 to early '75 onwards, but they used a different system than the Swiss system: The first digit does not equal the year, <b>they are numbered consecutively</b>.<br>
+If you are looking at a German Black Label Paiste from the 1970s, the second digit is a good general indicator of the year.<br>
+I.E. a German 2002 with a 17xxxx serial is from 1977 or 1978 (NOT 1971!). In this case, a lower third digit most likely early 1977 while a higher third digit puts you closer to 1978.<br>
+As a general rule for all Paiste lines made in Switzerland:<br>
+digits no lettering: '72 to early '81,  the first digit indicating year (0xxxxx) is 1980<br>
+digits with plain "PAISTE 2002" stamp: '81 to '86, the first digit indicating year (3xxxxx) is 1983<br>
+digits with pAisTe (logo): stamp: '86 to '90', the first digit indicating year (9xxxxx) is 1989<br>
+digits from '95 to 2011 the first two digits indicating year.<br>
+== The 2002 series from 1981 to 1986 - "Red Labels" ==
+[[File:450px-Paiste 2002 20 China 1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]
+Used by themselves, or augmenting other lines, especially RUDE, 2002s became an important component of music in the 1980's. From Pop to Rock, New Wave to Heavy Metal, 2002s were becoming almost ubiquitous.<br>
+Paiste made a few changes to the 2002 line and starting in 1981 labels would be silk screened red, gone were the days of rubber stamps!<br>
+Paiste expanded the series to include models like the Heavy Crash to better fit the then-current trends in music.<br>
+Also, a new model in an already impressive list of innovations, the Novo China Type, was introduced at NAMM in June 1983.<br>
+The "Novo", as it is often referred to, was originally called inverted China". It had a round bell unlike the regular 2002 China Type, but more importantly, it featured a profile that allowed it to be mounted upside down.<br>
+To this day, Paiste is the only company to offer such a China.(*)<br>
+By 1986 the following models and sizes had been added to the series: Splashes in 8", 10" and 12" sizes, a 10" Bell, 16" China Type, the Novo China Type, Heavy Crash, and the Power Ride.<br>
+Also, given the new emphasis on stage appeal, certain models were available in Paiste's Reflector finish for an additional $10 charge.<br>
+*(It should be noted that Sabian did offer a similar cymbal in their now discontinued Radia series, that was made in cooperation with former Paiste endorser Terry Bozzio.)<br><br>
+== 1986 Phasing Out / Re-Introduction & The 1990's ==
+[[File:1987 2002 Serial 2.jpg|thumb|right|250px|2002 from 1987]]
+saw a big production shift to reduce costs: many new series were introduced to replace all the lower lines from the 1970's.<br>
+Among these new series was the 3000 line which was designed to replace the 2002, Robert Paiste's intent was the 3000 was an evolution of 2002 to "match" the current music trends at the time. However, the 3000s weren't as successful as hoped and fans of the 2002 objected to Paiste's decision to "discontinue" the series.<br>
+The outcry from drummers and dealers was substantial, many were still asking for and still ordering 2002's. The 2002 line was actually still available and never officially canceled, it was even listed on US/European dealers paperwork and available for order. What Paiste did was to scale back the production of 2002's to a limited amount of stock, this allowed their factory labor to focus on the new lines.
+The 2002's were still available and could be ordered in from Swiss factory; they just weren’t marketing them in ads, the 3000/2000 etc. were the new thing.
+By late 1987, Paiste put out an updated flyer to dealers mentioning the line was still active. In 1988 it even made an appearance in Modern Drummer, listed in some drummers' setups.<br>
+Even though the 2002s weren't fully phased out (limited production), they were officially re-introduced in 1988/89. Although never printed on the cymbals, this new era of 2002 became known as the "Everclassic" 2002 series. Many ads in drumming publications from this time make reference to this name.<br>
+Paiste now counted Six (6) professional series of cymbals: Signature (then called simply Paiste), 3000, 2002, 2000, Sound Creation, and Formula 602.<br>
+As the Signature series became wildly popular, the 1990's were a slow growth period for the 2002, as the decade rolled on, more series were phased out. The 3000 series that was once regarded by the company as the next flagship line, was quietly discontinued in 1994.<br>
+The RUDE family of cymbals that were in the 3000 series were then added to the 2002s. RUDEs would remain there until 1999 when they would become their own line (again), as they were when Paiste first introduced them in the early 1980's.<br>
+The company, who once embraced esoteric music within the series, discontinued certain sizes. Gone were small Rides and huge crashes and China Types.<br>
+This decade would see few new models added to the 2002 series, like the Power Crash (1994), Power Bell Ride (1996), Extra Heavy Hi-Hat (ca. 1994/95), and the Power Splash (ca. 1995). <br>
+== 2002 Special Edition Cymbals ==
+[[File:2002 nov mod drummer.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]
+In January 2002, Paiste announced the availability of selected 2002 series models in a "Special Edition" issue. The cymbals were faithful reproductions of vintage 2002's. No changes to current manufacturing methods were required as the hand crafting of 2002 cymbals has not changed in the past 30 years. They featured the original hand stamped logos as used in the early 1970's.
+These "Special Edition" models were made available to commemorate the series' 30 year anniversary, and in response to requests for a special celebration of the cymbals in the year synonymous with its name. 2002 Special Edition models were accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. They were only be manufactured during the year 2002.
+Certificate worded as follows:
+"Paiste 2002 is one of the most successful and legendary musical instrument brands ever. Created for the needs of a totally new generation of musicians, 2002 cymbals have been part of a sound that changed the world of music. During the 1960's Beat and Rock music took the world by storm. A prevalent feature of the new music was the extensive use of electronic amplification. To answer this sound challenge, Paiste began creating cymbals from 8% Bronze, and so the Giant Beat series was born. As the new music styles matured and evolved, the requirements of cymbal sound became more complex. The answer was a fusion of forceful Giant Beat and sophisticated Formula 602 sound qualities. The resulting cymbals were introduced in 1971 and christened '2002', a number at once reminiscent of the '602' and expressing a completely revolutionary concept by choosing a year far ahead in the future. Since this year has actually arrived, and the cymbals are still made successfully, it seemed appropriate to celebrate the more than 30 years of history of one of the most influential musical instruments ever created. Thus, this certificate accompanies a 'Special Edition' 2002 cymbal, as recorded below by its model name and serial number. 'Special Edition' 2002 cymbals are identical to the cymbals manufactured in the early 1970's, a condition easily achieved since 2002 cymbals have been made exactly that way ever since. The one concession to history is the application of brand and model designations using the traditional black, hand stamp method. We hope you enjoy this magnificent musical instrument, which, due to the limited manufacture only in 2002 is sure to become a cherished collector's item."<br>
+These cymbals had an 8 digit serial number, unlike the 1970's 2002s which only had 6.<br>
+<gallery>
+File:2002 Special Edition Certificate.jpg|Special Edition Certificate
+File:2002 Special Edition 22 China Type 1.jpg|Model Stamp & Serial Number
+File:2002 Special Edition 22 China Type 2.jpg|Series Stamp
+File:2002 Special Edition 22 China Type 4.jpg|Underside Stamps - Notice "Swiss-Made"
+</gallery>
+== The New Millennium ==
+Responding to the nostalgia craze of the mid-2000s, some larger models were re-introduced. Besides these, many new models came out this decade, some carried over from the discontinued Dimensions series.<br>
+Among these were the "Rock" series, Crunch Hats, and the Dry Ride . Among the entirely new 2002 models include the Cool Ride. At medium-thin, this is probably the lightest ride ever in the series. Paperthin, Full Crash, and Thin Crash, all offered in other series before, were now made available as a 2002 for the first time.<br>
+Also added the "Wild" series that featured the Reflector finish, and hammering unlike a 2002. It is an interesting note that for perhaps the first time, 2002 has featured intricate hammering on select models very much unlike the traditional style. The Rock Bell Ride at the right is a good example of this hammering.<br>
+In 2005, Paiste added some new models to the 2002 series to adjust it to the present and future, by adding some models of the Dimensions series in it. In the year 2007, the line is further expanded into the loud genres by adding larger cymbals and the more aggressive “Wild” models.<br>
+Cooperating with Alex Van Halen, Paiste introduced the 2002 24" Big Ride in 2010. The cymbal features Giant Beat design parameters and character, while utilizing a 2002 finish.<br><br>
+---------------------------------------------
+Information from:<br>
+# Paiste.com
+# 1979 Paiste Catalog
+# 1998 Paiste.com<br>
+Modern Drummer Equipment Annual, 1986<br>
+Modern Drummer Equipment Annual, 1987-1988<br>
+Modern Drummer Equipment Annual, 1988-1989<br>
+Modern Drummer Equipment Annual, 1990<br>
+Modern Drummer Buyer's Guide, 1993<br>
+Modern Drummer Equipment Annual, 1995/96<br>
+Modern Drummer Equipment Annual, 1997/98<br>
+Modern Drummer, June 1983, pg. 122 "Paiste Introduces Inverted China"<br>
+Modern Drummer, September 2002, pg. 4 2002 Limited Edition Cymbals ad <br>
+Paiste "Six Cymbal Lines" Ad 1981 <br><br>
+Return to the '''[[Paiste Cymbal Type|Cymbal Type Portal]]<br>
+Return to the '''[[Paiste Series|Paiste Series Portal]]<br><br>

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2002

Contents

2002 Models In Production

Rides

Crashes

Hi-Hats

Chinas (& Swishes)

Splashes (& Bells)

Other

2002 Discontinued Models & Sizes

Rides

Crashes

Hi-Hats

Chinas (& Swishes)

Splashes (& Bells)

Other

2002 Black (Big Beat)

Rides

Hi-Hats

The 2002 "Black Label" series from 1971 to 1981

Crash

Medium

Rides

Hi-Hats

China type

Other

1975 additions:

1978 additions/changes:

1979 or early 1980 additions:

Serial numbers*

The 2002 series from 1981 to 1986 - "Red Labels"

1986 Phasing Out / Re-Introduction & The 1990's

2002 Special Edition Cymbals

The New Millennium

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