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Paiste is one of the world's most celebrated cymbal manufacturers, with a heritage stretching back to 1906 and a reputation for producing cymbals of exceptional consistency, clarity and musical character. Founded in Estonia and now based in Switzerland, Paiste is renowned for their scientific approach to cymbal making — using proprietary alloys and rigorous quality control to produce cymbals that sound the same from one to the next, a consistency that has made them a favourite of professional drummers who need to rely on their cymbals night after night.

At Into Music we stock a comprehensive Paiste range spanning their most celebrated cymbal series, from the professional Signature and Masters lines to the iconic 2002 and Formula 602, plus their magnificent Symphonic Gongs.

Paiste Signature Series

The Signature series is Paiste's flagship professional cymbal line, made from their proprietary CuSn8 bronze alloy and offering an exceptionally wide, full sound with brilliant clarity and projection. The range covers Full Crashes (14"–20"), Fast Crashes (14"–20"), Splashes (6"–12"), Medium Hi-Hats, Sound Edge Hi-Hats, Thin China (16"/18"), Full Ride, Blue Bell Ride and Mellow Ride.

Paiste Masters Series

The Masters Dark Crisp Ride represents Paiste's most refined and musically complex work — hand-selected, individually crafted cymbals with a dark, dry, complex character that is particularly prized in jazz and studio contexts.

Paiste 2002 Series

The iconic 2002 series has been in continuous production since 1971 and remains one of the most recognisable cymbal sounds in rock and pop music. Available in Medium Ride, Crash, China and the rare Black Label variant.

Paiste Formula 602 & Other Series

The Formula 602 is Paiste's most revered vintage series, originally introduced in 1959 and beloved for its warm, complex, musical tone. Also available: PST 8 Rock Hi-Hats, 402 Ride, Dimensions Dry Ride and Accent Cymbals.

Paiste Symphonic Gongs

Paiste's Symphonic Gongs are among the finest orchestral gongs in the world, available in sizes from 20" through to 38" — ten sizes in total, covering everything from chamber music to full orchestral use.

Not sure which Paiste cymbal is right for your sound? Visit us in our Horncastle showroom or call us on 01507 526517 for expert advice, or order online with UK next day delivery available.

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About Paiste Cymbals

Paiste was founded in 1906 in Tallinn, Estonia by Michkel Paiste, and has since become one of the three great cymbal-making dynasties alongside Zildjian and Meinl. The company relocated to Switzerland in the mid-20th century, where it remains headquartered today, and has built its reputation on a scientific, systematic approach to cymbal making that prioritises consistency and quality control above all else.

Where Turkish cymbal makers like Zildjian and Istanbul Agop celebrate the individuality of each hand-hammered cymbal, Paiste's philosophy is different — they use proprietary alloys and controlled manufacturing processes to produce cymbals that sound the same from one to the next. This consistency is enormously valuable to professional drummers who need to replace a cymbal mid-tour and have it sound identical to the one it replaces, or who record with a specific cymbal and need to reproduce that sound live.

The 2002 series, introduced in 1971, is perhaps Paiste's most iconic achievement — a bright, cutting, highly projecting cymbal sound that became the defining sound of rock drumming in the 1970s and 1980s. Drummers including John Bonham, Stewart Copeland and Phil Collins all played Paiste cymbals, and the 2002's distinctive sound can be heard on some of the most celebrated recordings in rock history.

The Formula 602, originally introduced in 1959, represents Paiste's most revered vintage series — a warmer, more complex sound that is particularly beloved in jazz and studio contexts. The Signature series is Paiste's current professional flagship, offering the widest, fullest sound in the range with exceptional clarity and projection.

At Into Music Store, we stock a comprehensive Paiste range and can help you find the right cymbal for your sound. Visit our drum store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, or shop online with free UK shipping on orders over £175.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Paiste Signature is the current professional flagship series, made from Paiste's proprietary CuSn8 bronze alloy with a wide, full, brilliantly clear sound and exceptional projection. The 2002, introduced in 1971, is Paiste's iconic rock cymbal series — bright, cutting and highly projecting, with the distinctive sound heard on countless classic recordings. The Formula 602, originally introduced in 1959, is Paiste's most revered vintage series, with a warmer, more complex, musical tone particularly beloved in jazz and studio contexts.
Paiste Symphonic Gongs are professional orchestral gongs used in classical music, film scoring and large-scale percussion performance. They are available in sizes from 20" to 38" and are regarded as among the finest orchestral gongs in the world, offering exceptional tonal complexity, projection and sustain. They are used by orchestras, percussion ensembles and sound artists worldwide.
Paiste is renowned for the consistency of their cymbals — using proprietary alloys and controlled manufacturing processes to produce cymbals that sound the same from one to the next. This consistency is enormously valuable to professional drummers who need to replace a cymbal on tour or reproduce a recorded sound live. Paiste cymbals have been played by John Bonham, Stewart Copeland, Phil Collins and many other legendary drummers.
Yes — you can visit Into Music Store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire to play and try Paiste cymbals in person and get expert advice from our team. We're one of the UK's dedicated cymbal stockists with a full physical showroom and a comprehensive Paiste range. We also offer free UK shipping on orders over £175 and next day delivery options.