2002 Series Extreme Crashes Classic, smooth, and glassy tones…cranked up to eleven.   Paiste’s 2002 series was introduced in 1971 as a solution for heavy-hitting drummers on the burgeoning hard rock scene who demanded sturdier instruments with more powerful tones. That same year, one of Paiste’s premier artists, Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham, could be seen pummeling a set of fresh 2002s while touring the world in support of his band’s smash-hit fourth album. Given Bonham’s longstanding tenure as one of the most influential drummers of the past fifty years, it should come as no surprise that, for many players, the definitive cymbal sound for rock ’n’ roll begins and ends with the 2002 series. The volume war has continued to escalate, so once again Paiste had to answer calls for even more durable yet musical models. Enter the 2002 Extreme crash, which is available in 18″, 19″, and 20″ sizes. […]

October 2019 Issue