Paiste has announced the launch of their new 22" Formula 602 Medium Ride at the 2015 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California January 22-25. According to the Swiss cymbal makers, the Formula 602 Medium Ride epitomizes the easy to control, pure, all-purpose ride cymbal.
Designed in the middle of the last century, it still sets standards with its high-class workmanship and classic look. Clinic virtuoso Gergo Borlai, Berklee professor Henrique De Almeida and drum genius Vinnie Colaiuta already use either the 20" or 24" version of this cymbal.
The new 22" Formula 602 Medium Ride extends the assortment of Formula 602 'Classic Sounds' to 13 models. It shines through its perfect balance of a smooth, sparkling ping and a full, rich wash as well as a clear, yet unobtrusive bell sound.
Thanks to the new choice of Medium Rides in 20", 22" and 24" sizes, drummers now have a finer gradation available with regard to depth, pitch and volume to individually implement their personal sound. Formula 602s are entirely made by hand from the originally used CuSn20 bronze in Switzerland using traditional methods that have remained unchanged in over half a century.
About the NAMM Show The NAMM Show is the world's largest trade-only event for the music products industry. The event attracts numerous famous musicians, many of whom are endorsed by NAMM Show exhibitors and come to promote their own signature models and gear.
Founded in 1901, NAMM stands for the National Association of Music Merchants, although since its inception NAMM has evolved from a national retail association into an international association whose members now include commercial companies, distributors, affiliates and manufacturers.
