Item: PAISTE 2002 PSYCHOCTOPUS 18'' GIGA BELL RIDE
Weight: 2260 grams
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.
Ride Cymbal Sound Character: Very bright, glassy, slightly dry, cutting, metallic. Fairly narrow range, clean mix. Somewhat heavy, but controllable feel. Clear, glassy ping over bell-like wash. Extremely cutting, loud bell with dark undertone. Extraordinary ride, suited particularly for defined playing on the bell in various musical styles. Developed in co-operation with Brazilian Metal drummer Aquiles Priester.
This cymbal has been played in a video demonstration and does have some minor stick marks. THE PAISTE TWO YEAR WARRANTY WILL APPLY.
