Paiste 16″ Formula 602 Thin Crash Cymbal
£334.79
Combining lightweight responsiveness with musical sophistication, the 16″ Formula 602 Thin Crash delivers an airy, shimmering attack with a quick decay – ideal for expressive accents and refined playing. Crafted from Paiste’s renowned CuSn20 Bronze alloy and hand‑hammered in Switzerland, this cymbal offers a delicate tone with plenty of character.
Key Features:
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Size: 16″ − Compact crash diameter for fast response and articulate accents
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Weight: Thin − Lightweight profile for immediate attack and rapid, controlled decay
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Alloy: CuSn20 Bronze (Classic 602 Bronze) − Combines warm tonal character with clarity and harmonic richness
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Sound Character: Silvery, breathy, transparent − Wide frequency range with a slightly complex, dense mix and a soft, velvety feel
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Finish: Traditional − Hand‑lathed and hammered for tonal depth and visual elegance
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Hand‑crafted in Switzerland − Built with precision and craftsmanship at the heart of Paiste’s production
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Description
The P602THINCR16 is tailored for drummers who want a thin crash that opens with precision, offers musical nuance, and fits beautifully into both studio and live settings.
Sound & Feel:
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Fast and Airy − Opens instantly with crisp impact then smoothly recedes
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Transparent yet Full − Bright attack softened by warm undertones and harmonic detail
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Highly Responsive − Reacts elegantly to light touches while handling stronger hits with musical integrity
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Compact Projection − Maintains presence without dominating the mix
Built to Perform:
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Forged from CuSn20 Bronze alloy for tonal depth, consistency and durability
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Hand‑hammered and lathed to generate layered harmonics and refined articulation
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Thin‑weight construction emphasises expressiveness and sensitivity
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Swiss‑made craftsmanship ensures high‑end build quality and sonic reliability
Ideal For:
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Jazz, fusion, acoustic and expressive gig settings
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Drummers seeking a crash cymbal with quick attack, musical tone and subtle sustain
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Musicians needing a versatile crash that works in both live performance and studio recording
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Artists who value handcrafted cymbals with vintage lineage and modern sensibility
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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