Description
Key Details
- Series: Paiste 2002
- Alloy: High-quality CuSn8 Bronze (“2002 Bronze”)
- Diameter: 12 inches
- Sound Character: Warm, full, and bright
- Volume Range: Soft to medium
- Stick Sound: Washy and responsive
- Intensity: Lively and explosive
- Sustain: Short, allowing for quick decay and tight accents
- Bell Character: Integrated for a cohesive tone
- Weight: Medium weight for balanced projection
- Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 0.03 inches
- Product Weight: 0.97 lbs
Use Cases
The Paiste 2002 Splash is ideal for drummers who need a high-energy accent cymbal that doesn’t linger too long in the mix. It is particularly effective in Rock, Pop, and Progressive genres where quick, explosive bursts are required to highlight specific rhythmic transitions or melodic peaks.
Because of its “washy” stick sound and short sustain, it serves as a perfect tool for adding texture to fills or providing a sharp, bright contrast to deeper crash cymbals and ride patterns.
Installation
This cymbal is designed for standard percussion mounting. To install, place the cymbal onto a standard splash mount or a crash cymbal stand. Ensure the felt and plastic sleeve are properly positioned to protect the bronze alloy from direct metal-on-metal contact, which prevents keyholing and preserves the integrity of the 2002 Bronze.
Tighten the wing nut firmly enough to secure the cymbal while still allowing it to vibrate freely for maximum resonance and sustain.
Compatibility
- Hardware: Compatible with all standard cymbal stands, splash mounts, and percussion racks.
- Musical Style: Optimized for Rock, Pop, and modern progressive music.
- Setup: Fits seamlessly into any drum kit configuration as an auxiliary accent cymbal.
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