A BIG THANKS to Magazyn Perkusista, Poland (
www.magazynperkusista.pl) & Bartek "Szopix" Czerniachowski.
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2002 Black Big Beat - Big Sound From Legendary DNA
Paiste announces the launch of the 2002 Black Big Beat, coinciding with the 45th anniversary of the legendary 2002 series.
Big Beat cymbals are available in 18", 19", 20", 21", 22" and 24" singles, and 15" and 16" pairs. The set represents a modernized, yet timeless interpretation of the celebrated 2002 sound.
Visually, the cymbals feature a distinctly new hammering pattern for the 2002 family, a slightly darkened, semi-matted finish and simplified black logos to distinguish the Big Beat set.
In terms of sound, the cymbals are rooted in the world of 2002 Alloy, with its celebrated brilliance, clarity, precision and strength. Big Beat models add particular warmth, depth and complexity to the mix. They are perfect for broad, voluminous sound without being overly aggressive.
The individual cymbals are designed to be multifunctional and work well across the range as both crashes and rides. Despite their sizes, the cymbals feature excellent manageability and well controllable decay. Warm luscious crashes, an airy, defined ping over a wide multi-layered wash, and broad, musical bells are the hallmarks of the Big Beat singles. The Hi-Hat pairs feature a broad stick over a fat, wet open sound and a rich pronounced chick.
With the 2002 Black Big Beat models, Paiste takes the 2002 sound into a new realm, while preserving the legendary 2002 heritage. Live or studio, these cymbals are decidedly multi-musical, well suited for a wide range of applications.
2002s are entirely made by hand in Switzerland using traditional methods that have remained unchanged in over half a century.
Available Models:
Singles
1068518 2002 Black 18" Big Beat
1068519 2002 Black 19" Big Beat
1068520 2002 Black 20" Big Beat
1068521 2002 Black 21" Big Beat
1068522 2002 Black 22" Big Beat
1068524 2002 Black 24" Big Beat
Hi-Hats
1064015 2002 Black 15" Big Beat Hi-Hat
1064016 2002 Black 16" Big Beat Hi-Hat