Paiste Formula 602 Classic Thin Flatride Cymbals

Paiste Formula 602 Classic Thin Flatride Cymbals

The Paiste Formula 602 Classic Thin Flatrides are very warm, very soft, deep, and velvety. They have a narrow range, with a fairly clean mix. Very soft, buttery feel. Fine, silvery ping over deep, pure wash. Well suited for delicate, articulate playing in lower volume settings.

• CuSn20 alloy, also known as Traditional Bronze
• Applicable in low to loud settings, especially well-suited for live and recording.  Jazz, Fusion, Blues, moderate Pop and Rock, Country, Folk, acoustic music

The Formula 602 is one of the world’s most referred and legendary cymbal lines in history. Renowned and loved for its fine, pure, soft, delicate musical tone, that requires precise playing. Reintroduction of the most popular models, faithfully re-created in terms of sound and look in 2011. Forged from the legendary "602 Bronze" (CuSn20), handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, Formula 602 Classic Sounds cymbals produce a true, pure sound of unique clarity and consistency.

SPECIFICATIONS

Basics

• Available Sizes: 18-Inch, 20-Inch, 22-Inch
• Weight: Light
• Volume: Soft

Character

• Sound color: Bright
• Frequency range: Narrow
• Frequency mix: Clean

Function

• Stick Sound: Balanced
• Response Intensity: Dry
• Sustain: Medium
• Feel: Soft

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