Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials

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PRICES
New Formula 602
Modern Essential
models: 17", £360; 19",
£420; 22", £540; 24",
£576
ALLOY USED
CuSn20 (B20)
traditional bronze
WEIGHT
Medium
FINISH
Classic muted rich
bronze
COUNTRY OF
MANUFACTURE
Hand made in
Switzerland
DIAMETERS
AVAILABLE
Hi-hats: 14", 15"; rides:
20", 22", 24"; crashes:
16", 17", 18", 19", 20",
22"; splashes: 8" and 10"
SUITABLE FOR
Recording and live
performance of wide
ranging styles – rock,
fusion, jazz, pop, r’n’b,
acoustic, etc
CONTACT
Korg UK Ltd.
01908 304 601
[e-mail]
www.korg.co.uk
Essential spec
BIG RIDES
The 24" ride is in addition to the
already-available 22" ride and is in keeping
with the trend towards larger cymbals
ODD CRASHES
17" and 19" crashes are fast to
respond and have a fairly short,
controlled decay making them
ideal for recording
ESSENTIALS FINISH
The fi nish is understated with
extra-fi ne lathing, subtle
hammering and Paiste’s classic
unfl ashy black lettering
ride, they are at the top of the size spectrum
and refl ect an expanding market for big
cymbals. Despite its large diameter the 22"
reacts nimbly, like the smaller crashes, and
has a superbly rich, bountiful force. With its
smaller bell (13cm) than the 24" (15cm) it
deserves its crash description, although you
can profi tably ride it too. The 24" is medium
weight like the rest and is initially pretty soft,
dark and mellow. Tap it and you get a long
sustain with pleasing overtones, the sort
that never descend into grating discord.
Crash it though and it screams out, loud and
vivid – bright yet still warm. Also bright is the
bell, which is somewhat detached, perky and
sharp, contrasting with the sumptuous ride.
Good stick defi nition is a given, and despite
the powerful crash this is not a washy ride, it
retains its distinct, solid bearing at all
volume levels.
VERDICT: Vinnie Colaiuta’s additions
to his Modern Essentials revamp of the
classic Formula 602 line are well worth
consideration by any drummer.
BUILD QUALITY
PLAYABILITY
VALUE FOR MONEY
RATING
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