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Timeless Cymbal Sound for a New Generation of Drummers





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Big, bold, and distinct, the Paiste Formula 602 series revolutionized the sound of cymbals when they were introduced to the world more than 70 years ago. Made from a special 602 bronze alloy, Paiste Formula 602 cymbals have an extended dynamic range with a full and pleasing musical tone at any volume, and enough power to climb above the loudest guitar and bass amps. This 24-inch Medium Ride cymbal perfectly represents the Formula 602 sound ? detailed and crisp at lower volumes and brash, bright, and powerful when laid into. Onstage and in the studio, drummers at Sweetwater agree that Paiste Formula 602 cymbals have a timeless sound that can’t be beaten.





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In the late 1950s, popular music entered the era of electronic amplification. Electric guitars, basses, keyboards, and PA systems started chewing up a significant share of the available sonic real estate, and, for perhaps the first time, began to challenge the drum kit’s dominance as the loudest piece of an ensemble. Somewhat serendipitously, Paiste was chasing a generations-old desire to incorporate bell bronze into their cymbals, leading them to collaborate with a Swiss foundry and produce a new bronze alloy: Formula 602. Entering the market in 1959, Formula 602 cymbals were the perfect complement to electrified music: powerful, projective, yet possessing a pure and controlled musical tone. As electrified music hit the mainstream, with rockabilly, rock ’n’ roll, and electric blues and jazz overtaking the airwaves, Paiste Formula 602 cymbals became the preferred choice for contemporary drummers of the time. Now, recognizing that more and more modern drummers are looking to the past for inspiration, Paiste has relaunched their Formula 602 line, adding heavier-weight versions of classic models as well as additional sizes to suit a wider range of playing situations, ushering in a timeless sound to a new generation of drummers.





Paiste 24-inch Formula 602 Medium Ride Cymbal Features:


Classic bell-bronze alloy formulation


Celebrated and timeless cymbal sound


Extended dynamic range: detailed and crisp at low volumes; brash and bright at high volumes


Excels across numerous genres, including rock ’n’ roll, blues, jazz, and vintage-inspired indie