Paiste 15" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Hi-Hat

The Paiste 15" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Hi-Hats have a low to medium loud setting that are especially well-suited for recording, live. They are extremely versatile cymbals for a wide range of music styles.

Forged from the legendary 602 Bronze (CuSn20), offering a complete new wide and dynamic sound dimension, developed in close collaboration with Vinnie Colaiuta, 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 Modern Essentials 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.

Features:

• Size: 15"
• Weight: Medium
• Volume: Medium
• Sound color: Medium
• Frequency range: Wide
• Frequency mix: Rough/Complex/Rich
• Stick Sound: Balanced
• Response Intensity: Lively
• Sustain: Medium
• Chick Sound: Pronounced
• Feel: Medium
• Alloy: CuSn20, also known as Traditional Bronze or 602 Bronze
• Sound Character: 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. "They are just chunky enough, but not overpowering. They are a little more chocolaty than the classic 602s", describes Vinnie Colaiuta.