Paiste Stambul65

Copy of the 404 page to get started on Stambul 65

Introduction: 1978
Discontinued: 1986
Background:

• Paiste 404 have a good sound, they project and give a true cymbal feel. Made with Paiste know-how, they represent quality at a small investment. Perfect for the demanding student seeking sound value. (1)
  
• Paiste's budget B8 line, below the mid-range 505s and professional 2002s, but still made from the distinctive CuSN8 bronze... No longer in production, the 404s crop up from time-to-time on eBay - they are reasonably well though-of by today's drummers, most of whom believe the 404s to be far superior to currently produced budget modeals from any manufacturer...
  

Innovation: Affordable cymbals similar to the 505's.
Alloy: CuSn8 (Also known as "2002 Bronze")
Quality: Entry Level to Semi Professional
Production: Similar to the 2002's & 505's
Applications: All applications, to include live and studio
Users: Beginner to intermediate drummers looking for something better than an off-the-shelf pack of brass rubbish that's still with their budget... Anyone looking for gig-able cymbals at bargain prices...
Sound: Not complex, but not displeasing to the ear...

Rides

• Ride - 20" 22"
  

Crashes

• Crash - 16" 18"
  
• Medium - 16" 18" 20" 22"
  

Hi-Hats

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

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Information from:

1. Paiste "Six Cymbal Lines" Ad 1981
   
2. Modern Drummer Equipment Annual, 1986
   
   

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