Paiste 2002

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

Rides

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

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"
• 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" 17"

Chinas (& Swishes)

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

Splashes (& Bells)

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

2002 Discontinued Models & Sizes (Also includes Customs)

Rides

• 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 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"

Crashes

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

Hi-Hats

• Crunch Hats - 14" 15"
• Extra Heavy Hi-Hat - 13" 14" 15"
• Heavy Hi-Hat - 13" 15"
• Hi-Hat - 13" 14" 15"
• Medium Hi-Hat - 13" 15"
• Rock Hats - 14"
• Thin/Heavy Hi-Hat - 13" 14"
• Wild Hats - 14" 15"

Chinas (& Swishes)

• China - 8" 14" 22" 24"
• Novo China - 14" 22"
• Rock China - 18" 22"
• Thin China - 14" 16" 18"
• Wild China - 15" 17" 21"

Splashes (& Bells)

• Bell - 8" 10"
• Bell Chime - 6"
• Flanger Splash - 12" 14"
• Power Splash - 10" 12" 14"
• Rock Splash - 10" 11" 12"

Other

• Concert - 18" 20"
• Marching (pair) - 14" 15"

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 Black

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
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 series from 1971 to 1980 - "Black Labels"

Top Rock 'n' Roll drummers of the '70's incorporated 2002s into their set ups. During this time the 2002 line featured black lettering and stamp. Paiste collectors often refer to this original series as "Black Labels". This original series didn't offer many different models, but Paiste did offer them in a variety of sizes not available today.

The series from 1980 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 1980 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.)

Phasing Out / Re-Introduction & The 1990's

1986 saw the introduction of some new series. Among these new series was the 3000 line, which was designed to replace the 2002s. However, the 3000s weren't as successful as hoped,and fans of the 2002 objected to Paiste's decision to discontinue the series. Even though the 2002s weren't fully phased out, only limited production, they were 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 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, 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.

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 in to 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.

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Information from the Paiste.com site[2]
1979 Paiste Catalog [3]
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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