The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for today’s progressive popular music.

The Thin Crashes have a soft, giving and very responsive feel. A sturdy thin crash with a rich, cutting character.

Weight: thin
Volume: soft to loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for todays progressive popular music.

Paiste 2002 Power Crash Features:

• Weight – heavy
• Volume – medium to very loud
• Stick Sound – fairly washy
• Intensity – lively
• Sustain – long
• Bell Character – integrated

Sound Character – Aggressive, shattering, powerful. Fairly narrow range, dense, tight mix. Heavy feel, powerful attack, with brilliant, silvery highs and midrange heavy body. Strong, extremely cutting crash for heavy playing.

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for todays progressive popular music.

Paiste 2002 Power Crash Features:

• Weight – heavy
• Volume – medium to very loud
• Stick Sound – fairly washy
• Intensity – lively
• Sustain – long
• Bell Character – integrated

Sound Character – Aggressive, shattering, powerful. Fairly narrow range, dense, tight mix. Heavy feel, powerful attack, with brilliant, silvery highs and midrange heavy body. Strong, extremely cutting crash for heavy playing.

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for todays progressive popular music.

Paiste 2002 Power Crash Features:

• Weight – heavy
• Volume – medium to very loud
• Stick Sound – fairly washy
• Intensity – lively
• Sustain – long
• Bell Character – integrated

Sound Character – Aggressive, shattering, powerful. Fairly narrow range, dense, tight mix. Heavy feel, powerful attack, with brilliant, silvery highs and midrange heavy body. Strong, extremely cutting crash for heavy playing.

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for todays progressive popular music.

Paiste 2002 Power Crash Features:

• Weight – heavy
• Volume – medium to very loud
• Stick Sound – fairly washy
• Intensity – lively
• Sustain – long
• Bell Character – integrated

Sound Character – Aggressive, shattering, powerful. Fairly narrow range, dense, tight mix. Heavy feel, powerful attack, with brilliant, silvery highs and midrange heavy body. Strong, extremely cutting crash for heavy playing.

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for todays progressive popular music.

Paiste 2002 Power Crash Features:

• Weight – heavy
• Volume – medium to very loud
• Stick Sound – fairly washy
• Intensity – lively
• Sustain – long
• Bell Character – integrated

Sound Character – Aggressive, shattering, powerful. Fairly narrow range, dense, tight mix. Heavy feel, powerful attack, with brilliant, silvery highs and midrange heavy body. Strong, extremely cutting crash for heavy playing.

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for todays progressive popular music.

Paiste 2002 Power Crash Features:

• Weight – heavy
• Volume – medium to very loud
• Stick Sound – fairly washy
• Intensity – lively
• Sustain – long
• Bell Character – integrated

Sound Character – Aggressive, shattering, powerful. Fairly narrow range, dense, tight mix. Heavy feel, powerful attack, with brilliant, silvery highs and midrange heavy body. Strong, extremely cutting crash for heavy playing.

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for todays progressive popular music.

Paiste 2002 Medium Crash Features:

• Weight – medium heavy
• Volume – medium to loud
• Stick Sound – fairly washy
• Intensity – lively
• Sustain – medium long
• Bell Character – integrated

Sound Character – Bright, rich, warm, full. Wide range, clean mix. Even, responsive feel. Multi-purpose cymbals with excellent full bodied crash and ride functionality.

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for todays progressive popular music.

Paiste 2002 Medium Crash Features:

• Weight – medium heavy
• Volume – medium to loud
• Stick Sound – fairly washy
• Intensity – lively
• Sustain – medium long
• Bell Character – integrated

Sound Character – Bright, rich, warm, full. Wide range, clean mix. Even, responsive feel. Multi-purpose cymbals with excellent full bodied crash and ride functionality.

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for todays progressive popular music.

Paiste 2002 Medium Crash Features:

• Weight – medium heavy
• Volume – medium to loud
• Stick Sound – fairly washy
• Intensity – lively
• Sustain – medium long
• Bell Character – integrated

Sound Character – Bright, rich, warm, full. Wide range, clean mix. Even, responsive feel. Multi-purpose cymbals with excellent full bodied crash and ride functionality.

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for today’s progressive popular music.

Very versatile all-purpose crash. The definitive classic rock crash sound.

Weight: medium
Volume: medium soft to loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for today’s progressive popular music.

Very versatile all-purpose crash. The definitive classic rock crash sound.

Weight: medium
Volume: medium soft to loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for today’s progressive popular music.

Very versatile all-purpose crash. The definitive classic rock crash sound.

Weight: medium
Volume: medium soft to loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for today’s progressive popular music.

Very versatile all-purpose crash. The definitive classic rock crash sound.

Weight: medium
Volume: medium soft to loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated

2002 Black Big Beat represent a modernized, yet timeless interpretation of the legendary 2002 sound. Visually, the cymbals feature a distinctly new hammering pattern for the 2002 family. A slightly darkened, semi-matted finish and simplified black logos distinguishes the Big Beats from the original 2002 cymbals. With the 2002 Black Big Beat models, Paiste take the 2002 sound into a new realm, while preserving the legendary 2002 heritage.

Big Beat cymbals are rooted in the world of “2002 Bronze”, with its celebrated brilliance, clarity, precision and strength. Big Beat models add particular warmth, depth and complexity to the mix and are perfect for a broad, voluminous sound without being overly aggressive.

Sizes: 19"

Weight: medium thin

Volume: medium low to loud

Stick Sound: defined

Intensity: lively

Sustain: medium

Bell Character: integrated

2002 Black Big Beat represent a modernized, yet timeless interpretation of the legendary 2002 sound. Visually, the cymbals feature a distinctly new hammering pattern for the 2002 family. A slightly darkened, semi-matted finish and simplified black logos distinguishes the Big Beats from the original 2002 cymbals. With the 2002 Black Big Beat models, Paiste take the 2002 sound into a new realm, while preserving the legendary 2002 heritage.

Big Beat cymbals are rooted in the world of “2002 Bronze”, with its celebrated brilliance, clarity, precision and strength. Big Beat models add particular warmth, depth and complexity to the mix and are perfect for a broad, voluminous sound without being overly aggressive.

Sizes: 20"

Weight: medium thin

Volume: medium low to loud

Stick Sound: defined

Intensity: lively

Sustain: medium

Bell Character: integrated

2002 Black Big Beat represent a modernized, yet timeless interpretation of the legendary 2002 sound. Visually, the cymbals feature a distinctly new hammering pattern for the 2002 family. A slightly darkened, semi-matted finish and simplified black logos distinguishes the Big Beats from the original 2002 cymbals. With the 2002 Black Big Beat models, Paiste take the 2002 sound into a new realm, while preserving the legendary 2002 heritage.

Big Beat cymbals are rooted in the world of “2002 Bronze”, with its celebrated brilliance, clarity, precision and strength. Big Beat models add particular warmth, depth and complexity to the mix and are perfect for a broad, voluminous sound without being overly aggressive.

Sizes: 21"

Weight: medium thin

Volume: medium low to loud

Stick Sound: defined

Intensity: lively

Sustain: medium

Bell Character: integrated

2002 Black Big Beat represent a modernized, yet timeless interpretation of the legendary 2002 sound. Visually, the cymbals feature a distinctly new hammering pattern for the 2002 family. A slightly darkened, semi-matted finish and simplified black logos distinguishes the Big Beats from the original 2002 cymbals. With the 2002 Black Big Beat models, Paiste take the 2002 sound into a new realm, while preserving the legendary 2002 heritage.

Big Beat cymbals are rooted in the world of “2002 Bronze”, with its celebrated brilliance, clarity, precision and strength. Big Beat models add particular warmth, depth and complexity to the mix and are perfect for a broad, voluminous sound without being overly aggressive.

Sizes: 22"

Weight: medium thin

Volume: medium low to loud

Stick Sound: defined

Intensity: lively

Sustain: medium

Bell Character: integrated

2002 Black Big Beat represent a modernized, yet timeless interpretation of the legendary 2002 sound. Visually, the cymbals feature a distinctly new hammering pattern for the 2002 family. A slightly darkened, semi-matted finish and simplified black logos distinguishes the Big Beats from the original 2002 cymbals. With the 2002 Black Big Beat models, Paiste take the 2002 sound into a new realm, while preserving the legendary 2002 heritage.

Big Beat cymbals are rooted in the world of “2002 Bronze”, with its celebrated brilliance, clarity, precision and strength. Big Beat models add particular warmth, depth and complexity to the mix and are perfect for a broad, voluminous sound without being overly aggressive.

Sizes: 24"

Weight: medium thin

Volume: medium low to loud

Stick Sound: defined

Intensity: lively

Sustain: medium

Bell Character: integrated

The Paiste 2002 Black Big Beat set represents a modernized, yet timeless interpretation of the celebrated 2002 sound.

Visually, the cymbals feature a distinctly new hammering pattern for the 2002 family, a slightly darkened, semi-matted finish and simplified black logos to distinguish the Big Beat set.

In terms of sound, the cymbals are rooted in the world of 2002 Alloy, with its celebrated brilliance, clarity, precision and strength. Big Beat models add particular warmth, depth and complexity to the mix. They are perfect for broad, voluminous sound without being overly aggressive.

The individual cymbals are designed to be multifunctional and work well across the range as both crashes and rides. Despite their sizes, the cymbals feature excellent manageability and well controllable decay. Warm luscious crashes, an airy, defined ping over a wide multi-layered wash, and broad, musical bells are the hallmarks of the Big Beat singles. The Hi-Hat pairs feature a broad stick over a fat, wet open sound and a rich pronounced chick.

With the 2002 Black Big Beat models, Paiste takes the 2002 sound into a new realm, while preserving the legendary 2002 heritage. Live or studio, these cymbals are decidedly multi-musical, well suited for a wide range of applications.

2002s are entirely made by hand in Switzerland using traditional methods that have remained unchanged in over half a century.

 

The Paiste 2002 Black Big Beat set represents a modernized, yet timeless interpretation of the celebrated 2002 sound.

Visually, the cymbals feature a distinctly new hammering pattern for the 2002 family, a slightly darkened, semi-matted finish and simplified black logos to distinguish the Big Beat set.

In terms of sound, the cymbals are rooted in the world of 2002 Alloy, with its celebrated brilliance, clarity, precision and strength. Big Beat models add particular warmth, depth and complexity to the mix. They are perfect for broad, voluminous sound without being overly aggressive.

The individual cymbals are designed to be multifunctional and work well across the range as both crashes and rides. Despite their sizes, the cymbals feature excellent manageability and well controllable decay. Warm luscious crashes, an airy, defined ping over a wide multi-layered wash, and broad, musical bells are the hallmarks of the Big Beat singles. The Hi-Hat pairs feature a broad stick over a fat, wet open sound and a rich pronounced chick.

With the 2002 Black Big Beat models, Paiste takes the 2002 sound into a new realm, while preserving the legendary 2002 heritage. Live or studio, these cymbals are decidedly multi-musical, well suited for a wide range of applications.

2002s are entirely made by hand in Switzerland using traditional methods that have remained unchanged in over half a century.

 

Sound Character: Dark body, full frequency spectrum, brilliant highs.
Very wide range, complex, pleasing musical mix.
Immediate, sensitive response, strong attack, controllable spread, even, layered fade.
This crash combines silky, soft qualities with energy and projection for an incredibly versatile application range.
Also extremely well suited as suspended cymbals and for mallet rolls.

Sound Character: Dark body, full frequency spectrum, brilliant highs.
Very wide range, complex, pleasing musical mix.
Immediate, sensitive response, strong attack, controllable spread, even, layered fade.
This crash combines silky, soft qualities with energy and projection for an incredibly versatile application range.
Also extremely well suited as suspended cymbals and for mallet rolls.

Sound Character: Dark body, full frequency spectrum, brilliant highs.
Very wide range, complex, pleasing musical mix.
Immediate, sensitive response, strong attack, controllable spread, even, layered fade.
This crash combines silky, soft qualities with energy and projection for an incredibly versatile application range.
Also extremely well suited as suspended cymbals and for mallet rolls.

Sound Character: Dark body, full frequency spectrum, brilliant highs.
Very wide range, complex, pleasing musical mix.
Immediate, sensitive response, strong attack, controllable spread, even, layered fade.
This crash combines silky, soft qualities with energy and projection for an incredibly versatile application range.
Also extremely well suited as suspended cymbals and for mallet rolls.

Sound Character: Dark body, full frequency spectrum, brilliant highs.
Very wide range, complex, pleasing musical mix.
Immediate, sensitive response, strong attack, controllable spread, even, layered fade.
This crash combines silky, soft qualities with energy and projection for an incredibly versatile application range.
Also extremely well suited as suspended cymbals and for mallet rolls.