Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Heavy Ride

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Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Heavy Ride

Paiste

2002 Classic 20" Heavy Ride

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 144330
Brand: Paiste
Model: 2002 Classic 20" Heavy Ride
Price: $405.90

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The 2002 Classic Heavy Ride is a workhorse—a fantastic all-around ride that shines in rock, funk, and jazz. Its warm tone and bright ping offer great versatility, and the heavy weight provides a controlled, full sound perfect for drummers needing a solid foundation without excessive sustain. This is a go-to for gigging musicians and studio players alike.

Product Description

Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Heavy Ride Cymbals, 20" Ride

A very versatile ride with an especially distinct ping sound. Overall sound is very warm and very alive. Strong bell, broad frequency range: a ride suitable especially for low to medium volumes.

  • Paiste 2002 Series
  • Designed for live as well as studio applications
  • Produced from a special CuSn8 alloy
  • Very versatile
  • Warm
  • very lively sound
PROS
  • • CuSn8 alloy delivers a warm, complex foundational tone
  • • Distinctive 'ping' provides excellent stick definition and articulation
  • • Heavy weight creates a full, sustained wash and controlled response
  • • Strong bell offers a powerful, cutting accent for dynamic fills
CONS
  • • Can be overwhelming in very low-volume, intimate settings
  • • The 'ping' might be too bright for some drummers’ preferences
  • • Premium-priced compared to entry-level ride cymbals

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Key Features

Size 20 in
Material CuSn8 (92 Bronze)
Finish Brushed/Lathed
Sound Character Warm, lively, defined ping
Bell Size 4.5 in
Weight Heavy

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 602 is thinner and brighter, while the 2002 offers a darker, more complex tone and a more substantial feel—the 2002 is the more versatile choice for a wider range of musical styles.
Yes, the ping is a defining characteristic and remains present, though controlled, even at lower volumes; it’s not a harsh or overpowering ping.
It’s a fantastic all-rounder, but truly shines in genres requiring both a warm foundation and clear articulation—think rock, funk, jazz, and even some blues.

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