Paiste Formula 602 Seven Sound Set 4

Group: Rides
Type: Flatride Medium or Flatride Thin (available in both versions)
Size: 18 Inch
Series: Formula 602
Weight: 1388g (Pre-Serial), 1400g (Pre-Serial), 1422g, 1450g, 1482g (1974 Serial Number), 1520g, 1544g (1973 Serial Number), 1614g, 1635g, 1650g (Pre-Serial), 1700g (1978 Serial Number), 1750g, 1765g (Lighter weights are for "Thin" model, heavier weights are for "Medium" model)
Years of production: 1964 - 1978(?) (Cymbals from 1978 exist, but none past that year.)
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Review: Weighing in at a THIN 1422 grams, this Rare Paiste plays like a Classic Black Label THIN FLAT Ride. The edges are EASILY BENDABLE. The stick definition is strong--compliments of the absence of a bell. The overall vibe is VERY SMOOTH, responsive and definitely MELLOW (just like the recording) .....Being a Paiste 602 Flat Ride, the ensuing wash is shimmering, subtle and controlled, and the edges wobbles.

And this beauty would sing with rivets, well before it ever sobs.
v You can use this Rare Paiste 602 THIN Flat 18" for whatever your heart's content. Use it anytime you need a shimmering, MELLOW 602 Ride with terrific definition and a controlled wash. Perfect for jazz, funk, fusion, world music, all around Roy Haynes-ing or as an alternate ride for mellow pop and rock.
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Hazelshould Artist/song where it can be heard: Barry Altschul