Formula 602 Classic Sounds

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Series Description: One of the world’s most referred and legendary cymbal line in history. Renown and loved for its fine, pure, soft, delicate musical tone, that require a precise playing. Reintroduction of the most popular models, faithfully re-created in terms of sound and look in 2011. Forged from the legendary «602 Bronze» (CuSn20), handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, Formula 602 Classic Sounds cymbals produce a true, pure sound of unique clarity and consistency.

Since: 1959

Alloy: CuSn20, also known as «Traditional Bronze» or «602 Bronze»

Applications: Low to medium loud settings  • especially well-suited for recording, live • Jazz, Fusion, Blues, moderate Pop and Rock, Country, Folk, acoustic music
Sound: Warm, silvery, mellow, cool, light, fine, precise and controlled • Cymbals with clarity and retro vintage character combined with a velvety, sensitive, very responsive feel.

Formula 602 Classic Sounds
Medium Hi-Hat

Size: 15" 
Weight: medium top, medium bottom
Volume: medium low to medium loud
Stick Sound: soft, slightly washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Chick Sound: full, crisp

Sound Character: Rich, warm, full, silvery with a light touch. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Soft feel, easy to control. Lively, responsive and warm open sound. Full, precise chick sound. Versatile hi-hat for medium loud settings, perfectly suited for studio applications.