Paiste Hi-Hat

Series - Sizes

• Formula 602 - 12" 13" 14" 15"
  
• Formula 602 Joe Morello Set - 14"
  
• Formula 602 Modern Essentials - 14" 15"
  
• Giant Beat - 14" 15" 16"
  
• PST 3 - 13" 14"
  
• PST 7 - 14"
  
• RUDE - 13" 14" 15"
  
• Signature Precision - 14"
  
• Dixie - 13" 14" 15" 16"
  
• Stambul - 13" 14" 15" 16"
  
• Stambul65 - 13" 14" 15"
  
• Twenty - 12" 13" 14" 15"
  
• 2002 - 13" 14" 15"
  
• 1000 RUDE - 14" 15"
  
• 900 Series - 14"
  
• Color Sound 900 - 14"
  
• 802 - 13" 14"
  
• 802 Plus - 13" 14"
  
• 505 - 13" 14" 15" 16"
  
• 502 - 13" 14"
  
• 404 - 14"
  
• 402 - 13" 14"
  
• 400 - 14" 15"
  
• 400 Colorsound - 14" 15"
  
• 302 - 13" 14"
  
• 200 - 14"
  
• 101 Brass - 13" 14"
  
  

Description

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". (6)
  
  

Formula 602 Modern Essentials

• Rich, warm, lush, deep. Wide range, complex mix. Giving and responsive feel. Broad, warm open sound. Compact, lush chick sound. Extremely versatile hi-hat, perfectly suited for dynamic, articulated playing in a wide range of styles.
  Weight medium top / medium heavy bottom Volume low to loud Stick Sound soft, meaty Intensity lively Sustain medium Chick Sound full, tight (8)
  
• “They are just chunky enough, but not overpowering. They are a little more chocolaty than the classic 602s”, describes Vinnie Colaiuta. (8)
  
  

Giant Beat

• Mellow, warm, yet brilliant with a hissing shimmer. Medium range and fairly clean mix. Warm, light and woody open sound, paired with a well defined, soft chick-sound. A very classic hi-hat for multi-purpose application in different musical genres. Weight medium thin top / medium heavy bottom Volume soft to medium loud Stick Sound defined Intensity medium lively Sustain medium Chick Sound soft, tight (7)
  
  

PST 3

• Medium bright, clean, full. Fairly narrow range, somewhat complex mix. Even, balanced feel. Bright, full, controlled open sound. Mellow, defined chick sound with a slight hiss. All-purpose hi-hat with a good controllable overall feel.
  Weight medium Volume medium (11)
  
  

PST 7

• Bright, warm, clear. Wide range, clean mix. Balanced feel. Warm, full open sound. Defined, clear chick sound. Dynamic hi-hat, well suited for many different situations.
  Weight medium Volume medium (11)
  
  

RUDE

• Very strong closed Hi-Hat sound, especially when played hard with heavy sticks. (1)
  
• RUDE Hi-Hats deliver crisp and precise timekeeping in situations where other Hi-Hats are lost in the sound of the band. The closed sound is particularly cutting and the open sound is full-bodied and aggressive. (2)
  
• Raw, dry and funky with pronounced stick and trashy open-closed sound. Cuts well in loud situations while having a versatile use, depending on the player's touch. (3)
  
• Medium bright, raw, full, energetic. Wide range, complex mix. Heavy, full feel. Raw, full, loud open sound. tight, full, cutting chick sound. Versatile, all-round hi-hat for loud playing. Weight medium top / heavy bottom Volume loud to very loud Stick Sound pronounced Intensity lively Sustain medium Chick Sound tight, full (5)
  
  

Signature Precision

• Bright, warm, brilliant. Wide range, clean mix. Balanced feel. Lush, strong open sound with a defined, clear chick sound. Extremely versatile hi-hat for a wide range of musical styles and applications.
  Weight medium top/heavy bottom Volume medium low to loud Stick Sound dry, fairly defined, warm Intensity lively Sustain medium Chick Sound full and defined (8)
  
  

Twenty

• Crisp, full, fiery, silvery with a dark edge. Fairly wide range, fairly clean mix. Tight and very responsive, giving feel. Full, bright, yet warm and powerful open sound. Tight, “electric” chick sound. A very dynamic hi-hat for almost all styles in studio applications and live performances. Weight medium heavy top / heavy bottom Volume medium low to loud Stick Sound crisp, meaty, pronounced Intensity lively Sustain medium Chick Sound crisp, peppery, tight (7)
  
  

900 Series

• Medium bright, warm, clear. Fairly wide range, clean mix. Balanced, responsive feel. Compact stick sound. Full-bodied open sound. Warm, defined chick. Articulate, controllable hi-hats for a wide range of musical situations.
  Weight medium Volume medium (10)
  
  

Color Sound 900

• Medium bright, warm, clear. Fairly wide range, clean mix. Balanced, responsive feel. Compact stick sound. Full-bodied open sound. Warm, defined chick. Articulate, controllable hi-hats for a wide range of musical situations. While Color Sound 900 feature essentially the same sound and function as the 900 Series, the color coating causes a slightly drier sound, shortens the sustain a bit, and results in a more focused attack.
  Weight medium Volume medium (10)
  
  

802

• A medium pitched hi-hat with a silvery, solid chick and good stick definition. Nice tonal spread and blend of overtones that fit well in any musical situation. (3)
  
• Medium bright, full, warm. Fairly wide range, fairly clean mix. Even, responsive feel. Full, energetic open sound. Defined, solid chick sound. Good hi-hat for all-purpose playing.
  Weight medium thin top / heavy bottom Volume medium soft to medium loud Stick Sound defined Intensity lively Sustain medium Chick Sound full, tight (9)
  
  

502

• Well balanced overall sound with solid chick and a warm, musical open-closed sound. A good all purpose hi-hat.(3)
  
• Warm, full, energetic. Fairly narrow range, fairly complex mix. Even, responsive feel. Full, bright, open sound. Defined, solid chick sound. Versatile hi-hat for all-round playing.
  Weight medium top / medium heavy bottom Volume soft to medium loud Stick Sound pronounced Intensity lively Sustain medium Chick Sound strong, tight (9)
  
  

402

• All-round hi-hat. Well balanced stick, wash and open-closed sound. Versatile, tight sound that adapts well to many styles. (3)
  
• Bright, full, silvery. Medium range, clean mix. Bright, full, projecting open sound. Strong, sharp chick sound. Versatile hi-hat for all-round playing.
  Weight medium top / medium heavy bottom Volume soft to medium Stick Sound full, pronounced Intensity lively Sustain medium Chick Sound strong, solid (9)
  
  

302

• Slightly low in pitch with an overall soft sound and feel. Well balanced mix of stick attack and a splashy open-closed sound. (3)
  
• Medium bright, clean, focused. Narrow range, fairly clean mix. Even, balanced feel. Bright, full, controlled open sound. Mellow, defined chick sound. Controllable hi-hat for all-round playing.
  Weight medium top / medium heavy bottom Volume soft to medium loud Stick Sound dry, pronounced Intensity lively Sustain medium Chick Sound soft, tight (9)
  
  

200

• Medium pitched with strong projection. Fine definition when played closed (perfect for 16th note patterns). Great sizzle sound when played slightly open.(4)
  
  

101 Brass

• Medium bright, clean, focused. Narrow range, fairly clean mix. Even, balanced feel. Bright, full, controlled open sound. Mellow, defined chick sound. Controllable hi-hat for all-round playing.
  Weight medium Volume medium (11)
  
  

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Information from:

1. 1980 PAISTE RUDE Leaflet
2. early 80's PAISTE RUDE Leaflet
3. 1998 PAISTE.com
4. Mid-1980's 200 Leaflet
5. 2001 PAISTE catalog
6. 1969 PAISTE catalog
7. 2009 PAISTE.com
8. 2019 PAISTE.com
9. 2002 PAISTE.com
10. 2021 PAISTE.com
11. 2024 PAISTE.com