Paiste 2002 Big Beat Review (by Perkusista)

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2002 Black Big Beat - Big Sound From Legendary DNA

Paiste announces the launch of the 2002 Black Big Beat, coinciding with the 45th anniversary of the legendary 2002 series.

Big Beat cymbals are available in 18", 19", 20", 21", 22" and 24" singles, and 15" and 16" pairs. The set represents a modernized, yet timeless interpretation of the celebrated 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.

In terms of sound, the cymbals are rooted in the world of 2002 Alloy, 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.

The individual cymbals are designed to be multifunctional and work well across the range as both crashes and rides. Despite their sizes, the cymbals feature excellent manageability and well controllable decay. Warm luscious crashes, an airy, defined ping over a wide multi-layered wash, and broad, musical bells are the hallmarks of the Big Beat singles. The Hi-Hat pairs feature a broad stick over a fat, wet open sound and a rich pronounced chick.

With the 2002 Black Big Beat models, Paiste takes the 2002 sound into a new realm, while preserving the legendary 2002 heritage. Live or studio, these cymbals are decidedly multi-musical, well suited for a wide range of applications.

2002s are entirely made by hand in Switzerland using traditional methods that have remained unchanged in over half a century.

Available Models:

Singles
1068518 2002 Black 18" Big Beat
1068519 2002 Black 19" Big Beat
1068520 2002 Black 20" Big Beat
1068521 2002 Black 21" Big Beat
1068522 2002 Black 22" Big Beat
1068524 2002 Black 24" Big Beat

Hi-Hats
1064015 2002 Black 15" Big Beat Hi-Hat
1064016 2002 Black 16" Big Beat Hi-Hat

[matthewwilson]

Literally my favorite cymbals ever. Just beautiful!!

[antiago]

I can hear the cymblas so clearly, thanks for the very well done sample. Great job

[muuriciodegollada]

paiste just the best what else can be said

[Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

pretty slick beginning of the video when he brought out the cymbal. nice song behind it too.

[piotrminda]

Wow, this amaizing sound, I love this paiste 2002 cymbal series. Great music power sound. :D:D Ride have a powerfull bell, crashe's are lovely sound. I love this cymbals.

[carlosnovaes]

Definitely Paiste is The Cymbal!! Awesome and helpfull video, dream cymbal set!!!

[joetoe]

Now 3 super versatile lines. Dark energy, 602 modern, and these. All distinct, all amazing and each shines a bit more in one area than another.

[fakeeru]

This is the wash/wall of sound am looking for. Great stick definition too. :)

[Fabaoguitarbrazil]

These cymbals are amazing. Great look and great sound.

[TexoFlashbacksDK]

No likes enough!!! I’m sold!!! Big beats right up next on the

[tubeampsrule]

Could you do this with the rudes and the modern essentials?

[bobsondugnutt]

Those 16 hi hats sound so good open. Huge wash

[DrumRoody]

How do they make B8 sound better than some others B20?

[brianphillips]

I can't decide if I want this 19" or the 602 or the 2002. I go back and forth...

[samhain]

IDK if its the camera angle or what but the size difference between the 18 and 19 looks huge.

[spercoco]

I just watched a comparison between 2002 series vs Gant Beats. Are the big beats different than the giant beats and if so what is the main difference? Would like to see a comparison between the 2202s and the big beats.

[jasperjenkins]

I buy on average a pAisTe cymbal every month. My latest addition was a 20 inch formula 602 medium ride.
Now that 19 crash is on my MUST have list.
Edit.... Well 3 years later, I have All the Big Beats. And Doubles of the 18 19 20.
And after doing the Math, I've averaged a Cymbal A WEEK for 3 years and 4 Months.
(Got 5 Dimensions & a Signature DarkDry coming next week)
pAisTe-4-Life 🤘

[papagcortellino]

Now that you played them, can you send them to me?
Seriously, tho, thinking of either the 22 or 24 in a jazz/pop setting. Any preference?

[cunnerzzz]

Cymbals sound excellent, however the snare sounded terrible.

[johnnybgoode]

Why does the 19 sound lower pitched than the 20 and 21???