Description
A handmade cymbal with a versatile sound is a great addition to any drum rig. The Paiste Formula 602 Classic range are flexible, precise and have a consistent tone that works in most any genre from jazz to hard rock.
You need a quality hi-hat regardless of your chosen genre, the Classic Medium Hi-Hat is chunky without being overpowering and has a great warm tone when open and a sharp click when closed. It’s very responsive and makes a great piece as the foundation for your cymbal collection.
Here’s what Paiste have to say
Forged from the legendary «602 Bronze» (CuSn20), offering a complete new wide and dynamic sound dimension, handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, conceived and executed according to Vinnie’s uncompromising sound concepts for a wide all-round application. Formula 602 Classic Medium cymbals combine the essence of the Formula 602 Classic Sounds models – transparency and stick definition – with the richness, warmth, darkness and a bit of complexity of the Signature Traditionals series besides providing slightly more pizzazz than its Classic Sounds siblings.
Specifications
- Alloy: CuSn20, also known as «Traditional Bronze» or «602 Bronze»
- Weight: medium top / medium heavy bottom
- Volume: low to loud
- Stick Sound: soft, meaty
- Intensity: lively
- Sustain: medium
- Chick Sound: full, tight
Applications: Low to medium loud settings •especially well-suited for recording, live • extremely versatile cymbals for a wide range of music styles such as Pop, Rock, Jazz, Fusion, Blues, R&B, Country, Folk, acoustic music
Sound: Rich, warm, lush, deep. Wide range, complex mix. Giving and responsive feel. Broad, warm open sound. Compact, lush chick sound. Extremely versatile hi-hat, perfectly suited for dynamic, articulated playing in a wide range of styles.
