This special ride cymbal was created by Paiste’s Sound Development team in collaboration with Van Halen drummer Alex Van Halen, who has inspired drummers over the world for more than two decades with his recognizable powerful drumming style.

The 2002 Big Ride is based on the design parameters and character of the Giant Beat series. The finish is vintage 2002 style. The cymbal features a full, silky, powerful, deep sound character, and a sweet, glassy ping over a big, dark and misty wash, making it a versatile Ride cymbal with great crash-ability, a perfect addition to Alex Van Halen’s very own big signature cymbal sound.

As a tribute to Alex’s collaborative effort in the creation of this unique cymbal, the label “Reverend Al’s Big Ride” and a modified rendition of the “Exterminator” artwork for Van Halen’s 1984 tour have been placed on the cymbal.

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