Hi everyone
I’m currently using Paiste 2002 ‘vintage Black Label’ Medium crashes, sizes 20” & 22”.
I’ve been thinking of buying two new crashes. The same sizes (20, 22) but especially less heavy ones and are also less loud. I’ve tried the regular 2002 red label crashes in the shop but they are just too heavy for my taste, and for some reason they sound nothing like the black labels.
The Paiste Formula 602 series directly came to my mind.
I already have 3 cymbals of the 602 series that are part of my kit (8” splash (modern E.), 15” SE Hihat (classic) and 22” china (Modern E.)) and I’m very very pleased with them.
After listening to the Paiste sound files on their website and searching youtube for videos (most Memphis Drumshop videos), I filtered down to these 4 cymbals:
20” Paiste Formula 602 ‘Modern Essentials’ crash
22” Paiste Formula 602 ‘Modern Essentials’ crash
20” Paiste Formula 602 ‘Classic’ thin crash
22” Paiste Formula 602 ‘Classic’ thin crash
They all sound great, but I have a more positive feeling about the classic line. They sound more ‘clean and safe’ to my ear. But then again when I go back the Modern Esessentials I think: “Wow, nice character!”
What do you guys think when you see this list of cymbals? I really don’t know what to choose.
Problem: I live in Belgium and there aren’t any shops that have these cymbals in stock. I will have to buy online without listening in the real world… So I want to make the right choice.
Music style: classic rock, blues
Drum kit: Ludwig Legacy (3-ply maple/poplar/maple) 14”, 16”, 18”, 26”