Hi folks - first, let me say that I have often browsed this forum, and this is (obviously) my first post.
I've owned a few vintage pieces in the past, including a Slingerland adolescent kit (my first set, handed down by my uncle) that I restored. I've also had some vintage Zildjians that were part of my uncle's hand me downs.
I do feel obligated to mention that another forum has just banned me for a thread about this cymbal, stating I was fishing for a free appraisal. I understand their policy, and apologize to any members who might be also be reading this thread. While I am interested in eventually determining a value for the piece in question, I am really seeking information about the actual model. I am having a hard time finding any data searching around, and don't know if it's because the cymbal is rare or simply too boring to discuss.
Yesterday, I found the cymbal seen below in a trap case my uncle had recently dropped off here. He forgot he owned it, or where it was being stored. It is a Paiste Formula 602. From what I've gleaned from other sites, it is a pre-serial number with stamped label. There is no ink label on the cymbal, save the red 19" marking on the inside of the bell. The cymbal weighs approximately 2000 grams (weighed it on two scales, analog and a cheap digital, averaged them). Tapping on it tells me that it is probably meant to be a dark crash rather than a ride.
It is 19", no nicks or cracks, and has a pretty perfectly round center hole. It has likely been sitting in this trap case - untouched - for about 20 years.
I cannot find any additional markings or stamps beyond what is pictured.
If you can offer any information, please do - I'm very curious as to what I've found here.
Here are the pics:
[img]http://www.bimmertools.com/v/vspfiles/images/602-1.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.bimmertools.com/v/vspfiles/images/602-2.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.bimmertools.com/v/vspfiles/images/602-3.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.bimmertools.com/v/vspfiles/images/602-4.jpg[/img]
Thanks so much,
Ken
