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Paiste 10 inch Formula 602 Modern Essentials Splash Cymbal

Splash Cymbal, CuSn20 Bronze, with Brilliant Finish and Random Hammering Pattern
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Paiste 10 inch Formula 602 Modern Essentials Splash Cymbal
Price:$308 and 00 cents
$52.00 suggested monthly payments with 6 month financing‡ 36 month financing available* with $399.00 minimum purchase on one invoice.

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Paiste 10 inch Formula 602 Modern Essentials Splash Cymbal
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Explosive Splash

Touring and studio drummers who play across classic genres can rely on the Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials 10" splash. This extension of the classic Paiste 602 line was developed in close collaboration with Modern Drummer Hall of Famer Vinnie Colaiuta for transparency, richness, and warmth. The cymbal provides a soft yet responsive feel and delivers a shimmering, silvery, airy, and explosive splash sound with a washy stick and short sustain.

Paiste 602 Modern Essentials 10" Splash Cymbal at a Glance:
  • Modern Essentials: an explosive new take on the 602 sound
  • Made from Paiste CuSn20 bronze for rich, dark, and musical tones
  • A gigging drummer's cymbal with broad applications
Modern Essentials: an explosive new take on the 602 sound

Paiste views the Modern Essentials series as an extension to, rather than a replacement of, the classic 602 line. This 10" splash has the same transparent tone and workingman's versatility that drummers loved about the original series.

Made from Paiste CuSn20 bronze for rich, dark, and musical tones

Paiste's traditional CuSn20 bronze (80% copper/20% tin) is the same alloy used in Paiste's Masters cymbals and has been the gold standard for many cymbal makers for generations. A random hammering pattern gives this 10" splash a complex tone without sacrificing its place in a mix.

A gigging drummer's cymbal with broad applications

Colaiuta and Paiste worked hard not to make their Modern Essentials collection too niche a sound, making sure that every splash, crash, and ride worked for styles from live arena rock to studio pop to swing. If you play across classic genres, Sweetwater drummers recommend checking out the Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials 10" splash.

Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials 10" Splash Cymbal Features:
  • An extension of the classic Paiste 602 line
  • Developed in close cooperation with Modern Drummer Hall of Famer Vinnie Colaiuta
  • Retro, low-tuned sonic character suits a wide range of styles in classic genres
  • Shimmering, silvery splash with a washy stick and short sustain
  • Integrated bell character
  • Random hammering pattern creates a rich, complex sound
  • Made from Paiste's flagship CuSn20 bronze for a musical response
Put the shimmer on your kit with Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials!
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Tech Specs

  • Type: Splash
  • Size: 10"
  • Weight: Thin
  • Finish: Brilliant
  • Material: CuSn20 Bronze
  • Sound: Warm, Airy, Wide Range
  • Sustain: Fairly Short
  • Volume: Low to Medium Loud
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 1142210

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Reviews

The Gateway Drug of 602 Cymbals
In pursuit of beautiful cymbal sounds I went for this 10 inch and I feel I am in deep trouble. I started with 2002s, then upgraded to Masters Extra Thins because I do not play stadiums and a I prefer a bit quieter cymbals, but now I have tasted the 602 nectar and I think I want more. This splash sounds so BEAUTIFUL, I keep want to splash all the time. I think I need more 602s on my drum set.
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