Paiste 2002

Introduction: 1971

Background:

• 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 Giant Beat series could not.
• 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)

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

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

• Big Ride - 24"
• Heavy Ride - 20" 22"
• Power Ride - 20" 22"
• Ride - 20" 22" 24"

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

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

• China - 16" 18" 20"
• Novo China - 18" 20"
• Wild China - 19"

• Splash - 8" 10" 12"
• Mega Bell - 10"
• Cup Chime - 5" 5.5" 6" 6.5" 7" 7.5" 8"

Specialty Cymbals & Percussion: 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.

2002 Discontinued Models & Sizes (Also includes Customs)

• Cool Ride - 20"
• Crush Ride - 20"
• Deep Full Ride - 20" 22"
• Dry Ride - 20"
• Flatride - 16" 18" 20" 22"
• Heavy Ride - 18" 19" 24"
• Mega Rock Bell Ride - 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"

• Crash - 13" 21" 24"
• Extra Thin - 13" 14" 15" 16" 17"
• Full Crash - 16" 17" 18"
• Heavy Crash - 16" 18" 20" 22"
• Medium - 13"