The ultimate bright, warm, mellow bell sound.
The Paiste 2002 Bell Chime Cymbal sounds bright, full, warm, and brilliant. Narrow range, clean mix.
Heavy, very immediate feel. Dominant fundamental note surrounded by prominent, very musical, under- and overtones, which modulate
at varying amplitudes. Exceptionally long, seemingly never ending sustain.
Introduction: 1971
Background: During the 1960's developing Beat and Rock music required cymbal sound to match the new frequencies and volume
levels and in 1967 the Giant Beat series was created - The 2002 was developed 1971 fusing the power of the Giant Beat with
the differentiation of the Jazz series Formula 602 - In 2005, Paiste once again makes the 2002 a core series for the future,
as the best and most innovative Dimensions models are incorporated into the newly expanded 2002, adding current trend cymbal
sound to this venerable line
Innovation: First cymbal series fully developed for electronically amplified music
Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as "2002 Bronze"
Quality: Professional
Production: Manual Craftsmanship - Hand Hammering, Hand Lathing
Applications: Medium to very loud settings - Live and Recording - Country, R&B, Rock, Jazz-Rock, Progressive, Metal, Grunge,
and modern hybrids rooted in those styles
Use Paiste's Musical Application Guide to find the best cymbal for your music!
Users: Working Musicians, Enthusiasts - All players who need energy and drive and want their cymbals to cut through the music
in all settings
Sound: Bright, warm, brilliant, musical, precise with high energy levels and powerful projection characteristics
Looks: A wide variety of surface textures with even, balanced hammering and lathing patterns - Prominent, 2nd generation 2002
red silk screening
Recognition: Used by countless top players world-wide over three decades to create a significant portion of our modern music
heritage
Paiste 2002 Bell Chime Features:
- Size: 6"
- Weight: very heavy
- Volume: soft to very loud
- Stick Sound: very dry, pingy
- Intensity: lively
- Sustain: very, very long
- Bell Character: dry, anvil-like
Make your set sparkle with a Bell Chime from Paiste! Call us or click now to order.