The Paiste 2002 line is one of the most enduring and widely respected cymbal series ever produced — built from CuSn8 B20 bronze in Switzerland, with a character that has defined rock, jazz-rock, and fusion drumming for over five decades. The 2002 Flat Ride is a specialized tool within that lineup: the flat profile eliminates the conventional bow that gives standard rides their wash and sustain, producing instead a dry, immediate, stick-forward response with a fast decay and minimal wash buildup. The result is a cymbal with exceptional stick definition and a glassy, controlled sound that sits cleanly in a mix without competing with anything around it. Jazz players, studio drummers, and players who prioritize articulation and clarity over color and sustain have consistently reached for flat rides for exactly these qualities.
At 2200 grams this is a substantial cymbal — heavy enough to produce a full, authoritative stick sound with real body and presence behind it, while the flat profile keeps the response dry and controlled rather than washy. The combination of 2002 bronze quality and flat ride geometry produces a cymbal that is versatile enough to function as a primary ride in the right musical context and distinctive enough to serve as an accent voice in a more complex setup.
This example is in excellent condition — stick marks from regular playing, no keyhole, no dents, no chips, no cracks. A clean, professional instrument priced to move.
- Make: Paiste
- Model: 2002 Flat Ride
- Size: 20"
- Weight: 2200g
- Alloy: CuSn8 B20 bronze (2002 Bronze)
- Profile: flat, no bow
- Finish: natural
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Character: dry, glassy, immediate stick response; fast decay; minimal wash; exceptional stick definition
- Condition: excellent — stick marks from regular use, no keyhole, dents, chips, or cracks
- Modifications: none
- Includes: cymbal only, no hardware
Ships carefully packed and insured for full value.
International buyers are welcome — please contact us for a shipping quote before purchasing.
About Mill River Music
Mill River Music is an independent, human-powered music shop located in downtown Northampton, MA, run by a team of players, enthusiasts, and certified repair technicians. Every piece of used gear we sell is personally inspected, tested, and set up before it ships — we don't list it until we'd be happy to play it ourselves.
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