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Paiste 16" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Crash Cymbal
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Paiste 16″ Formula 602 Modern Essentials Crash Cymbal

£319.00

This is the Paiste 16″ Formula 602 Modern Essentials Crash Cymbal from Paiste, available in the Cymbals category here on Just Drums. Read More below for more images and how to order for UK delivery at a great price.

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Description

When you’re ready to upgrade your Crash cymbal to something with great tone and clarity the Formula 602 Modern Essential is just that. It fits neatly into most musical styles and has a light, resonant tone.

Sound Character

Silvery, breathy, transparent. Fairly wide range, slightly complex and dense mix. Soft shimmering and velvety feel. A light crash cymbal with a definite retro character suited for many styles in that music genre.

Here’s what Paiste say about the Formula 602

One of the world’s most referred and legendary cymbal line in history. Renown and loved for its fine, pure, soft, delicate musical tone, that requirea precise playing. Reintroduction of the most popular models, faithfully re-created in terms of sound and look in 2011. Forged from the legendary «602 Bronze» (CuSn20), handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, Formula 602 Classic Sounds cymbals produce a true, pure sound of unique clarity and consistency.

Specifications

  • Size: 16″
  • Weight: thin
  • Volume: medium low to medium loud
  • Stick Sound: washy
  • Intensity: fairly lively
  • Sustain: medium
  • Bell Character: integrated

 

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Brand

Paiste

Paiste cymbals deliver clarity, precision, and musical balance, helping drummers achieve consistent tone and projection across a wide range of styles. Known for their smooth, controlled sound and reliable response, Paiste cymbals provide clear stick definition, balanced wash, and predictable dynamics in both live and studio settings. They allow drummers to shape articulation and expression with confidence, ensuring cymbals sit cleanly in a mix while adding character and energy to the overall kit.

Category

Crash Cymbals

Crash cymbals are used for accents, transitions and larger musical statements, with tone shaped by diameter, weight, profile, alloy, hammering, lathing and finish. Smaller or thinner crashes may open quickly and decay sooner, while larger or heavier models can provide more projection and sustain. Some crash-rides offer a broader role with a usable ride area. Compare the cymbal’s intended style, volume, stick response and blend with the existing kit, and check whether the listing is for one cymbal or part of a pack.

Cymbals

Cymbals add accents, timekeeping, colour and dynamics to a drum setup. This category includes hi-hats, rides, crashes, splashes, Chinas and packs, each with different sizes, weights, profiles, alloys, hammering and finishes. Compare stick definition, wash, sustain, response, volume and how the cymbal will blend with the kit and musical style. A cymbal’s sound also depends on mounting and playing technique. Check the exact type and diameter, and remember that cymbal stands, bags and felts may need to be purchased separately.

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Crash

Crash identifies a cymbal used for accents and transitions. Compare diameter, weight, projection, sustain, response and whether the model also works as a crash-ride.

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