PAISTE 2002 Classic Power Crash Cymbal, 18"

Series Description: 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.


Since: 1971
Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as "2002 Bronze"

Applications: Medium soft to very loud settings Live and recording Classic Rock, Blues, Punk, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal & most Modern Metal styles, Crossover, Country Rock, Ska, Rockabilly, Funk, R&B, Soul, Gospel and modern hybrids rooted in those styles

Sound: Brilliant, clear, warm, strong, musical and very precise with high energy levels and powerfully reliable projection


Characteristics
Sizes: 18"
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.