Paiste 2002 Classic 22"Ride

This cymbal will deliver if you are looking for a classic rock ride sound.
The combination of the bell sound with the ping is simply excellent.

I have used this ride non stop on gigs for about a year and I have zero complaints, it has a lot of clarity when using the tip of the stick and is the best ride I have ever played for crashing on, so much so I now only use this ride and an 18” inch zildjian dark k custom. The only con of this cymbal is the bell isn’t very loud and doesn’t cut through the mix very well but when used in the right setting it sounds amazing.
Overall best ride I have ever used highly recommend.

Particularly at home in classic rock settings. The sound is warm, full, lively, and brilliant.

Literally the perfect ride for rock. Very good for any genre actualy.
I'm swapping most of my cymbals from 2002 to Masters Dark since I don't play as much Rock anymore but I am keeping this ride for ever.
When you imagine the sound of a clean ride, this is the sound you imagine. The stick definition is really good and the bell sounds just like it should. Unfortunatly, like on all 2002 or B8 rides, it is not very crashable due to its weight and thickness.