Paiste 18" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Crash

Paiste 18″ Formula 602 Modern Essentials Crash Cymbal

£417.99

Merging classic cymbal tradition with modern versatility, the Paiste 18″ Formula 602 Modern Essentials Crash Cymbal delivers a vibrant, musical crash with quick attack and a warm, shimmering sustain. Crafted from the iconic B20 bronze alloy and hand-hammered in Switzerland, this crash is designed to respond with clarity and depth across a wide dynamic range. The 18″ size makes it ideal as a primary or secondary crash, offering enough cut for live performance while retaining the subtlety needed for studio work.

Key Features:

  • Size: 18″ – Versatile crash size with balanced projection and fast response

  • Weight: Medium – Delivers controlled articulation and expressive dynamics

  • Alloy: B20 Bronze (Classic 602 Bronze) – Renowned for its rich warmth and harmonic complexity

  • Sound Character: Warm, fulland sparkling – Fast attack with smooth, musical decay

  • Finish: Traditional – Hand-lathed and hammered for sonic depth and visual elegance

  • Handcrafted in Switzerland – Precision-made with Paisteโ€™s expert craftsmanship

Availability: Available to order
Estimated Delivery Date 01/12/2025
 SKU: P602ME18CR

Description

The P602ME18CR is a go-to crash for drummers who value both musicality and reliability. It delivers a smooth blend of warmth, brightnessand dynamic control, making it equally suited for jazz, fusion, pop, or any genre requiring a refined, expressive crash cymbal.

Sound & Feel:

  • Quick and Expressive – Fast response with a clean, immediate crash

  • Warm and Lively – Balanced tone with rich overtones and shimmering highs

  • Dynamic and Responsive – Reacts beautifully to soft and aggressive playing alike

  • Medium Sustain – Enough presence without overwhelming the mix

Built to Perform:

  • Forged from B20 Bronze alloy for consistent tone and long-lasting durability

  • Hand-hammered and lathed to produce layered harmonics and tonal richness

  • Medium weight design offers both power and finesse

  • Swiss-made quality ensures precision, consistencyand professional reliability

Ideal For:

  • Jazz, fusion, popand all-purpose drumming styles

  • Players looking for a primary or secondary crash with warmth and clarity

  • Musicians needing a crash that performs well in both live and studio environments

  • Artists who appreciate handcrafted instruments with modern tonal balance

Any items held at our warehouse and ordered before 12pm will be dispatched same-day. For any special order items, we will be in touch directly with tracking information. Delivery is free for most of the U.K. on all orders over ยฃ250 and others start from just ยฃ3.59. We offer 'Express Shipping' on all items meaning that, for most parts of the U.K., your order will be with you next working day. In some areas, such as the Highlands and Islands, delivery will be two days (this will be reflected in your estimated delivery date at checkout). Most items are shipped with DPD meaning you will be given a one hour delivery window on the day of delivery. Smaller items are sent First Class with Royal Mail. If you are in a hurry or need a more specific delivery date and time delivery upgrades such as Next Day before 10am, Next Day before 12pm and Saturday or Sunday delivery can be selected at checkout. Our DPD deliveries are carbon neutral and, where possible, we reuse packing to cut down on waste.

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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