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PapaKnowsStuff
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2024
The Paiste 2002 Classic Thin Crash 18-inch cymbal is nothing short of amazing. The tone is bright, crisp, and full of character, with just the right amount of shimmer and sustain. Whether I’m playing soft accents or crashing hard, it delivers every time with a professional, dynamic sound.The craftsmanship is impeccable, as expected from Paiste. It’s lightweight yet durable, making it perfect for both live performances and studio recordings. It cuts through the mix beautifully without being overpowering, and it works seamlessly with other cymbals in the 2002 series.If you're looking to add a versatile and expressive crash cymbal to your setup, this is a fantastic choice. Worth every penny! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
paul defazio
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2016
45 years behind the kit, these are the most musically reliable sounding cymbals I've played. The personality of the 17, 18, 19 and 20'' crashes, especially thins, are the epitome of what crash cymbals should sound like..True tone and pitch with no weird overtones that are in need of a loud group to disguise. Great watery wash, breath is dragon or snake, depending on the size and how you play it.. beautiful sustain, can't say enough..From recording to live, from soft to loud, these cymbals deliver a classic and classy sound, free of unusual multi-tones. And they play nicely with K Dark thins..
nowhereman
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2011
I gave this cymbal 5 stars because it has absolutely no flaws and can only be cracked or broken by playing it/striking it way too hard or incorrectly. Having been an A custom devotee for over a decade, I was suprised to hear how well it/the 2002s blended w/ the A customs. Brighter and more Silvery sounding than the As, the 2002s have about the same amount of sustain and cut but not overpowering in any way. The thin crash 2002s are thinner and lighter than the A customs and have a slightly higher pitched tone size for size. The 2002 thin crash are the opposite of a china style cymbal, very classy sounding, almost silvery if that makes any sense. If you like the sound/cut/sustain and response of the A customs you will Love the thin 2002s! Best Sizes? 17,18,19", I bought both the 18" and the 19" which led me to check out the rides then ended up buying the 24" 2002 ride which sounds Alot better than the BiG AL ride. Be Warned...You may want to ditch your A customs once you've played the 2002 Paiste cymbals. Now I can hardly wait for the new 602s to make it to America...Here comes another set of cymbals...But Like Drums, you can never have enough, especially when they blend so well with As, Ks and HHs....The best thing about the Paiste 2002 cymbals? They only sound better as they get older and they have multiple weights available, from thin and standard 2002s, to medium, medium-thin and heavy...
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