• Size: 18"
• Formula 602 Modern Essentials
• CuSn20 602 bronze
• Weight: Medium
• Volume: Medium
• Traditional finish
• Handcrafted in Switzerland
• Dark and warm tone
• Wide frequency range
• Complex, rich tone
• Smooth, responsive attack
• Long sustain
• Washy stick sound
• Developed with Vinnie Colaiuta

The Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials China 18" combines the characteristic core sound of the Formula 602 series with a darker and more complex tonal profile. This China cymbal is crafted from the tried-and-tested CuSn20 alloy, which Paiste refers to as 602 Bronze. The sound is dark, warm and powerful, with a slightly complex, dense frequency mix. A soft and quick attack allows for both controlled accents and explosive China sounds.

With its medium weight and moderate volume, the 18" China remains dynamically easy to control. The washy stick sound transitions into a long sustain with a broad frequency spectrum and is suitable not only for distinctive accents but also for sustained ride passages. This makes the cymbal highly versatile for use in pop, rock, jazz, fusion and other genres.

The Formula 602 Modern Essentials series was developed in close collaboration with Vinnie Colaiuta and combines the clear attack and definition of the classic Formula 602 series with greater warmth, depth and tonal complexity. The Traditional Finish emphasises the classic look, whilst the craftsmanship in Switzerland continues the series’ traditional manufacturing approach.