Paiste 16″ Formula 602 Modern Essentials Crash Cymbal
£334.79
Designed for expressive versatility and tonal depth, the Paiste 16″ Formula 602 Modern Essentials Crash delivers a warm, full-bodied tone with rapid response and shimmering overtones. Crafted from Paisteโs legendary B20 bronze alloy and hand-hammered in Switzerland, this crash cymbal offers musical richness, clarityand articulation – perfect for both studio and live settings. The 16″ size gives you tight control and fast attack while maintaining enough projection for dynamic musical expression.
Key Features:
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Size: 16″ – Compact crash size for fast attack and articulate accents
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Weight: Medium – Balanced design offering dynamic flexibility and controlled sustain
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Alloy: B20 Bronze (Classic 602 Bronze) – Delivers warm, rich tone with harmonic complexity
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Sound Character: Full, warm, brilliantand shimmering – Quick response with open low end and sparkling highs
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Finish: Traditional – Hand-hammered and lathed surface enhances tonal depth and visual elegance
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Handcrafted in Switzerland – Made with Paisteโs world-renowned craftsmanship and precision
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Description
This 16″ crash is a highly musical choice across styles, delivering warmth and clarity in intimate settings while still holding its own when the volume rises. Its size gives you responsiveness and control, with enough body to be expressive and impactful.
Sound & Feel:
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Fast and Responsive – Opens quickly with a defined crash yet remains controlled for precise phrasing
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Warm and Shimmering – Harmonically rich with a smooth decay and shimmering overtones
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Versatile and Musical – Suitable for subtle accents as well as stronger dynamic hits
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Compact Projection – Balanced enough for studio use yet present for live playing
Built to Perform:
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Made from B20 Bronze alloy for tonal warmth, durabilityand consistency
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Hand-hammered and lathed to achieve complex, nuanced harmonics and refined articulation
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Medium-weight design gives the right balance between subtlety and presence
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Swiss-made craftsmanship ensures premium build quality and professional sound
Ideal For:
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Jazz, fusion, popand acoustic-oriented drummers
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Players looking for a crash cymbal with quick response and a warm, musical tone
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Musicians needing a reliable cymbal for both studio work and live application
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Artists who value handcrafted instruments with tonal sophistication and modern performance
At Drum Central we want you to be able to shop with confidence and are happy to offer a 2 year warranty and 30 day money back guarantee on all of our new products. (All products sold are considered new unless clearly stated. This includes ex display models.)
If within 30 days of receiving your purchase you decide it is not right for you providing it is returned in “as new” condition within its unopened original packing we will refund or exchange your item as desired. In cases where packaging has been opened we may be unable to offer a refund but in some cases will offer a refund that reflects the reduced resale value of the item.
We do our best to make sure every aspect of your Drum Central order goes smoothly but in the event that an item arrives either damaged or incorrect then notify us within 14 days and we will arrange a free collection so as to get the item swapped or replaced.
If your purchase develops a fault within the 2 year warranty period you can return it to us and we will repair or replace it. A fault is defined as a defect that you would not normally expect to occur through normal wear and tear and that has not been caused by improper use.
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