Product code: Splash · Diameter: 8" (20,32 cm) · Alloy: special CuSn8 Bronze · Finish: Regular · Sound: A very thin, warm splash cymbal with a rather soft character Its sound spectrum potential even with light play. · Production: Machine hammered · Splash from Paiste 2002 series 8" splash Background: During the 1960´s developing Beat and Rock music required cymbal sound to match the new frequencies and volume levels and in 1967 the Giant Beat series was created - The 2002 was developed 1971 fusing the power of the Giant Beat with the differentiation of the Jazz series Formula 602 - In 2005, Paiste once again makes the 2002 a core series for the future, as the best and most innovative Dimensions models are incorporated into the newly expanded 2002, adding current trend cymbal sound to this venerable line Innovation: First cymbal series fully developed for electronically amplified music Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as "2002 Bronze" Quality: Professional Production: Manual Craftsmanship - Hand Hammering, Hand Lathing Applications: Medium to very loud settings - Live and Recording - Country, R&B, Rock, Jazz-Rock, Progressive, Metal, Grunge, and modern hybrids rooted in those styles. Users: Working Musicians, Enthusiasts - All players who need energy and drive and want their cymbals to cut through the music in all settings Sound: Bright, warm, brilliant, musical, precise with high energy levels and powerful projection characteristics.