{"product_id":"2398-paiste","title":"VINTAGE Paiste 602 FLAT RIDE 20” Medium ICONIC Controlled Mellow Incredible Definition! Black Label 2398 g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ALLLLLLLLLLMOST FLAT FLAT RIDE!! Gravity has given that soft and malleable edge a bit of space\/time curvature. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGloriously MELLOW, as soft as rain!! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 year old beauty that’s wonderfully played in and has a softness the Re-Issue lacks.  This beauty has that hallmark Vintage 602 rippled wavy FANNED out hammering you see on some of these 50-year-old gems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHIS is the tone that made Paiste famous in the 60s and 70s.  This right here. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this particular Paste Medium Flat a standout is that is has this unique light, glassy SHIMMER to it, sure it’s warm and mellow, as you would expect, but this particular Flat Ride has a very nice shimmer and the edges BLUR when played. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighing in at a lovely and fairly thin 2398 grams, this Rare Paiste plays like a the REAL DEAL Vintage Flat Ride. The edges are slightly BENDABLE and the cymbal is fairly malleable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stick definition is EXTREMELY strong —compliments of the absence of a bell.  However overall vibe is SMOOTH and definitely MELLOW and again this particular Paiste has an aura of shimmer to it that makes it come alive without being harsh. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeing a Paiste 602 Flat Ride, the ensuing wash is subtle and controlled, and the edges wobble. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrash accent on it for lightening-like accents that quickly evaporate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmazing for very low to medium volumes. Magic under the mic! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful golden half-century old patina. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIconic.  Famous.  Very hard to find, but a joy when you do!  It sings with the lightest touch. The REAL DEAL for hundreds less than the re-issue. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hazelshould Drums + Cymbals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52314217218264,"sku":"Paiste20in602FlatRideMed2398grams","price":549.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0540\/3597\/2290\/files\/80B7D90F-9CC2-45F3-98E3-AD709E62659D.jpg?v=1787878524","url":"https:\/\/www.hazelshould.com\/products\/2398-paiste","provider":"Hazelshould Drums + Cymbals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}