Timeless Cymbal Sound for a New Generation of Drummers Big and bold with a musical tone, the Paiste Formula 602 series revolutionized the sound of cymbals when they were introduced to the world over 70 years ago. Made from a bell bronze alloy, Paiste Formula 602 cymbals have an extended dynamic range with a full and pleasing tone at any volume and enough power to climb above the loudest guitar and bass amps. This 16" Heavy cymbal certainly creates the Formula 602's signature sound with a quick attack, bold power and distinct brightness. Drummers at Sweetwater agree, onstage and in the studio, Paiste Formula 602 Heavy cymbals have a timeless sound that can’t be beaten.A Revolutionary Formula In the late 1950s, popular music entered the era of electronic amplification. Electric guitars, basses, keyboards, and public address systems started chewing up a significant share of the available sonic real estate, and,