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Revision as of 16:01, 14 June 2022
Super
Contents
Introduction: 1964
Discontinued: 1978 (last catalog listing)
Background: First known Paiste SUPER advert was in the PTM magazine - Jan-June 1965 - likely printed in 1964 (see below), we are pretty positive the Super line was released in 1964, discontinued in 1978. The Paiste SUPER (not to be confused with the precursor to the Formula 602, the B20 Super Formula 602) was a long-running, low-priced cymbal that slotted in below the Dixie in the Paiste lineup for most, if not all of its history.
It is speculated that the SUPER was first made in Germany starting in 1964, after the Paiste Standard line was discontinued, then the Swiss factory also made NS12 Supers for a short period of time (1967-1972?) before both factories made the B8 version starting sometime after 1971.
Production of the B8 Super ceased by 1974 in the Swiss factory - the cymbal was still available from the German factory (in very limited sizes - 14", 18" and 20") until 1978 when it was replaced by the 101.
The Supers made in Switzerland in 1972 and 1973 were given serial numbers (at least some of the time). The "black label" era Super cymbals ('72-'78) will have a black ink Paiste logo stamped near the bell (unless it has faded or been cleaned off) and the black "type" stamp ink.
The late period Supers (post 1975) from Germany had black type stamp ink and serial numbers, we noticed that the German factory reverted back to using NS12 for Supers in '76/'77 (confirmed with serial #'s), most likely in preparation for it's replacement; the NS12 101.
Innovation:
Alloy: Nickel Silver - CuSn8/B8 bronze (possibly after 1971)
Quality: Entry level, budget, beginner student
Applications: The budget Super was a "universal" cymbal suitable for crashing and riding.
Sound: 22" Super Full set of NS12 Supers
Medium
Hi-Hats
"The sizes above appear on the July, 1970 Paiste price sheet. It is entirely possible, most likely probably, that the Super lineup was different in the earlier days of NS12 production.
The sizes above were also reflective of the earlier stages of B8 production. By 1976, the Super line had been reduced to 14", 18" and 20" cymbals."
1965 PTM advert for Supers
1970 Paiste price sheet: 1st. listing of Supers that has been found.
1978 catalog, last listing of Supers
NS12 Super 20"
very early B8 Super 20" medium (red ink)
B8 Super Swiss '73 serial
pre '72 Super Medium
16" B8 Super meduim
14" Hi-Hats will full 70's ink labeling
14" N.O.S. German super with serial# ('78), produced with NS12 again
Information from: Todd Little, Dan Garza
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