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• 502
• 402
• 302
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Paiste 502, 402, 302
Since 1947, Paiste has been unrivaled in its ability to produce quality value class instruments. Our knowledge and experience in cymbal making has allowed us to design and produce quality instruments with proper sound and function at any level. With the help of automated tools, we craft our intermediate and entry level cymbals according to our traditional exacting specifications. First unveiled in 1993, our 502, 402 and 302 cymbals received major improvements in 1997.
Made from our CuSn8 bronze, new 502's are significantly improved in sound, function and optics, yet are made more affordable, allowing more drummers and percussionists access to Paiste quality in a bronze cymbal. In addition to their trusted projection, vibrant resonance and musicality, 502's gain warmth and complex harmonics due to their improved features. New 402's rely on the unique sound of NS12 alloy to create instruments with clear, bright and focused sound. New 302's are made from MS63 brass alloy and have a nice, even sound, yet can deliver power on demand. Improvements in their manufacturing add a significant level of sound and musicality to both 402 and 302 cymbals.
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Paiste has made a total commitment to providing the musician with real choices of sound colors in all our cymbal lines. We provide a complete range of models and sizes even at the intermediate and entry level, so that drummers and percussionists are not limited in any way. Note the improved appearance of our 502, 402 and 302, which adds to the pride and joy of owning a genuine Paiste cymbal
New Paiste 502
- Splash (10")
- Crisp and cutting with a full, powerful sound. A vibrant, versatile splash.
- China (18")
- Explosive and trashy, this china adds an energetic effect when accents are needed. A full, bright and surprising sound.
- Hi-Hat (13", 14")
- Well balanced overall sound with solid chick and a warm, musical open-closed sound. A good all purpose hi-hat.
- Crash (16", 18")
- A very musical, warm crash with a nice blend of high and low overtones and a medium decay rate. Good for all purpose playing.
- Crash/Ride (18")
- Played as a ride the ping is embedded in a warm cushion of sound without being overpowered. The crash is warm, powerful and projecting.
- Ride (20")
- With a medium high pitched ping sound, this ride has warm overtones combined with a musical, pronounced bell. A good all purpose ride.
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New Paiste 402
- Splash (12")
- A strong, focused and full attack sound with a medium decay rate. Works well played soft or strong.
- Hi-Hat (13", 14")
- All-round hi-hat. Well balanced stick, wash and open-closed sound. Versatile, tight sound that adapts well to many styles.
- Crash (14", 16")
- A strong, high pitched attack with medium decay. Full mid-range to high frequencies with excellent projection.
- Crash/Ride (18")
- Serving two purposes, the ping sound is heard well over the wash while the crash is very powerful and cutting.
- Ride (20")
- A strong cutting ping sound that is heard clearly on top of mid to high pitched overtones. A strong percussive bell with good overall projection.
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- Splash (12")
- A soft, quick splashy attack with a very fast decay rate.
- Hi-Hat (13", 14")
- Slightly low in pitch with an overall soft sound and feel. Well balanced mix of stick attack and a splashy open-closed sound.
- Crash (14", 16")
- Medium low in pitch with a well balanced crash attack and a short decay rate. Overall sound is soft and full.
- Crash/Ride (18")
- A "two function" crash, this cymbal can be used as a soft ride as well as a nice medium strong crash.
- Ride (20")
- A very controllable and versatile cymbal with a crisp yet delicate ping, accompanied by soft, low overtones.
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