Paiste 2002 Black Label Big Beat Special Edition Box Set 15 Hats 24 Ride / 20 Crash + Free 18 Crash!

2002 Black Big Beat represent a modernized, yet timeless interpretation of the legendary 2002 sound. Visually, the cymbals feature a distinctly new hammering pattern for the 2002 family, a slightly darkened, semi-matted finish and simplified black logos to distinguish the Big Beat set. With the 2002 Black Big Beat models, we take the 2002 sound into a new realm, while preserving the legendary 2002 heritage.

Since: 2016 Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as «2002 Bronze» Applications: Soft to loud settings • Live and recording • Rock, Indie-Rock, Blues, Rock’n’Roll, Country, R&B, Soul, Gospel and modern hybrids rooted in those styles Sound: Warm, deep, brilliant, lush, full, wide • Big Beat cymbals are rooted in the world of “2002 Bronze”, with its celebrated brilliance, clarity, precision and strength. Big Beat models add particular warmth, depth and complexity to the mix. They are perfect for broad, voluminous sound without being overly aggressive.

2002 Black Label Big Beat Hi-Hat 15


Sizes: 15"
Weight: medium thin top / medium bottom
Volume: medium low to loud
Stick Sound: broad, fat
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Chick Sound: pronounced

Sound Character: Full, warm, deep, wide. Medium wide range, complex mix. Responsive, giving feel. Broad stick over full, fat, wet open sound. Rich, pronounced, deep chick. Big, driving, versatile hi-hats for wide ranging settings.


2002 Black Label Big Beat


Sizes: 18" 20" 24"
Weight: medium thin
Volume: medium low to loud
Stick Sound: defined
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated

Sound Character: Warm, deep, brilliant, lush. Medium wide range, complex mix. Responsive, giving feel. Warm luscious crashes with swift fade. Airy, defined ping over wide multi-layered wash. Broad, musical, integrated bells. Multifunctional design to work well as both crashes and rides in medium low to loud settings.