A 2011 reintroduction of the most popular models which faithfully re-creates their sound and look

One of the world’s most referred and legendary cymbal line in history, the Formula 602 Classic series is renown and loved for its fine, pure, soft, delicate musical tone requiring precise playing. Forged from the legendary 602 Bronze (CuSn20) and 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.

Sound

Warm, silvery, mellow, cool, light, fine, precise and controlled, these cymbals have clarity and retro vintage character combined with a velvety, sensitive, very responsive feel.

Applications

Low to medium loud settings • especially well-suited for recording, live • Jazz, Fusion, Blues, moderate Pop and Rock, Country, Folk, acoustic music

Alloy

CuSn20, also known as Traditional Bronze or 602 Bronze

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