Paiste 20" Formula 602 Classic Medium Flat Ride Cymbal

The Paiste Formula 602 Flat Ride was the first of its kind, originally unveiled in 1968. The absence of the bell gives this cymbal a permanent, shimmering ping that is always within control

Paiste's Formula 602 line is a blast from the past (1959 to be exact), first used by historical drumming legends Joe Morello, Art Blakey, Paul Motian, Ndugu Chancler, Jon Hiseman, and Charlie Watts. Formula 602s were coveted for their superior sound quality in jazz, rock, and avant-garde music for more than three decades. Demand began falling away with the advent of increasing volume through amplification and electronic music, and production of the Formula 602 series ceased in the 1990s. The warmth of the traditional CuSn20 bronze is back in demand, however - hence the reintroduction of the most popular Formula 602 range of models.