Paiste 2002 14" Sound Edge Hi-Hats

[flymarvin]

DWEEB

[MADROCKS212]

with a better sounding method to record them im sure they sound great. v poor sound quality sorry.

[shardennefroider]

I bankrupted myself as a kid to buy a set of these in the late 70s (when they were black label) but have never regretted it and still have them today - I've never heard hi-hats that surpass these and still love their sound

[JohnAGlasspoole]

Nice bro.... niiiiiiiiice. Your snare sounds like it packs a powerful punch too! What kind of snare is it?

[philw19642002]

That makes a big difference. I hope to be getting a new set of the 2002 sound edge at X-Mas!!

[philw19642002]

What kind of mic are you using? A Shure SM-57? Too Dark!!

[MykeONcRaCk]

@philw19642002 No mic was used, all from a camcorder. Sorry the quality sucks, it's been on the back of my mind to redo these with a proper mic.

[shakakamooroar]

this bothers me, i recently learnd that paiste it pronounced pie-stee i always heard and thought it was paste-ee, now it just sounds wierd when i say it cause i sound british.........

[madpaintbalerx]

Hmm it seems this type works very well for open hat but closed it doesn't have the sharp bite that normal hats do.

[glitchhacker101]

lol.. sound edge fuck me.

[23DNicholas]

I would do anything for this hihat.

[jdrummys]

You're playing is really annoying....SHAAT UP!!!

[Komodovaranen]

I like the sound of the sound edges... Pleased to own one myself, and I've been very satisfied. Although, I feel that when I'm tapping with my foot, it needs to be opened less to get the sound I want :)

[joeyjunior111]

lol im sry im not pissed off anymore but you play that annoyin.

[joeyjunior111]

aww fuck that really made me angry becuz you use it so pro or ANNOYING SHIT WAY!!! ARHG

[MykeONcRaCk]

@joeyjunior111

Huh?

[VegaWgn]

id rather have the 15 inch

[Scoreking81]

thats what she said

[spitball301]

@Scoreking81 bahahahahaahahha.

[Transcendium]

Awful sound. I hate sound edges

[chronic9292]

your a dumbass....

[careydouble22]

sound edge signature paiste's are the way to go, not liking these ones so much

[COLUMBINE1818]

I bought these hats a year ago and I won't ever release them from my clutches. My playing dominates the low end and they cut and shine perfectly.

[Eatenbyazack5150]

I think hats with the ruffled edges were really bad idea, altering the shape of the cymbal is just a bad idea, I think the Idea of putting a couple of holes i the bottom is the better idea.

[MykeONcRaCk]

Given that pro player's use hi-hats with sound edges, clearly not a bad idea. It's just a different sound and it seems to be it's not one that you prefer. Truth be told I use the 14" Crunch hat's as my main, just have the sound edges on another stand kept closed for dbl kick beats.

[Eatenbyazack5150]

I just meant that it gives them a really dark sound, and I prefer the really high end cymbal sounds.

[MykeONcRaCk]

Really? I find the sound edge makes them much brighter sounding than the normal cymbals, too bright for my tastes in a high hat. You also lose some subtlety in your foot work as air can always escape out the sound edges, you cant control it from being just a little to full open.

[Eatenbyazack5150]

That's why I prefer The Zildjian A Custom Quick Beats, Sabian AA Fast Hats, or the Mienl Byzance Fast Hats. The holes in the bottom/top and bottom gives it a bright tone and a very definite 'chick' sound.

[drumsanddrumming]

some dumb ass stole my cymbals.. wanted to buy new sound-edges but had to wait weeks so I got the 15" medium instead. But I do prefer the sound-edges

[nojam4u]

@MykeONcRaCk If you want bright sounding you shoud listen to the Sabian B8 highhats.

[davss5]

I have the same preference for high-end cymbal sounds - whether it be a ride, a crash or hi-hats...I prefer the heaviness of a 24" ride - but I have found that beyond 20", the sound usually gets too deep for me...I like the Paiste 2002 20" power ride - heavy but still somewhat bright...have you heard the Paiste 14"Signature fast crash? - sounds sweet to me (check it here on YT)...my old Paiste 2002 16" crashes had enough of a high-end sound and were versatile enough for slower songs...

[blica1]

@Eatenbyazack5150 umm. these are really high end cymbals..they're actually almost 400 $ a pair..so, yeah high end cymbals..i'm curious to see what you think are high end cymbals??..i've been playing for 23 yrs and know , and have tried every brand of cymbals, and these are definitely top of the line !!

[metalgrunger06]

@Eatenbyazack5150 It's all about the sound you want...

[Eatenbyazack5150]

@metalgrunger06 I'm just showing my opinion. Don't deny me of my 1st Amendment Right of Free Speech.

[metalgrunger06]

@Eatenbyazack5150 i know , i'm not denying you :D

[Eatenbyazack5150]

@metalgrunger06 :D

[tisBenG]

im deciding between paiste 2002 and sabian aa but dont know what to get?

[MykeONcRaCk]

Get sabian so you're not copying me :P no really, go to your music store and have them set up a kit with both, have them play it while you stand back and listen. Go with your gut on what you like. The right choice is the one that makes you happy.

[tisBenG]

thanks tht actually helps loads. do drum centres set up kits because i live quite far from a good music store so will occasionly go to a drum centre

[MykeONcRaCk]

All I can say is call them and ask. All the music stores I've bought cymbals from let me set them up on a kit and try them out.

[KneedeepUranium]

"Sound hats" - kinda like the sound of that actually. Those 2002's are awesome I envy you.

[DrummerG98]

i have got them cymbals and they are amazing i recomend them

[2468DDT]

Hey im not doggin them. They have great character and their own personality. Thats all im sayin bro. Say what you want about me becuase i dont know u neither do you know me so its whatever. Its my opinion so deal with it

[masterdrummer19]

alright i get what you sayin, but u need to remember that theres no mics so its not gonna sound just like this.. believe me they are amazing in real life

[VonRichter]

Guys, the cruddy camcorder mic is making them sound that way. These sound great in real life or recorded with real mics.

[IZONZION]

i wouldnt say any whole brand sucks, they all have something to offer i could easily make several different sets complete with any brand and be happy with all of em

[2468DDT]

Paiste 2002 cymbals aint nuthing but B8 and B10 alloy. Not all that great all that great. They get you a bright sound but thats it

[MykeONcRaCk]

So you're a snob, feel good about yourself? If you cant hear the character that the 2002's have, maybe you should start wearing ear plugs while you play from now on ;)

[guitardude1230]

Really they are B8 and B10? Anytime I play 2002's in a shop they are the crispest, shimmeriest , full bodied crashes I have heard, even compared to AAX and A customs. I love the 2002 crashes, hi hats not so much.

[marshmellon94]

i like to mix meinl and paiste...they're definitley the two best cymbal brands....zildjian just sucks

[AHeroWithin]

I disagree. Zildjian definitely sucks, I'll give you that, but I think Sabian is the best. then Paiste. I've only played Meinl HCS, which suck, but I doubt there good cymbals sounds that bad. Give Sabian a try, there amazing.

[tabora587]

SABIAN!!!!!

[Sousleek]

hey hey hey!!!

We here in Paiste sect!

Seriously, Sabian is really good cymbals but it's totally obvious that you must buy them ONLY in real shop when you can select them by ear. Paistes may be bought by internet because they sounds just like you hear it on their site. It may be a serious problem for you, if you live in the fuckin hole, like me. ;)))

[munoxxx]

LOL, totally right dude.

I agree, because I live in the fucking hole too xD

[PingaloBill]

I disagree too. The best cymbals are the ones YOUR ears like ;)

[Fallschirmjaeger29]

Myke: Thanx for the video. Love the hats!

PAiSTe = the best !!

[Fallschirmjaeger29]

I have some 14" Paiste 2002 Sound Edge hats. They sound exceptionally nice when playing "live".

I respect the other cymbal companies out there, and I know that choosing a cymbal is subjective and all. But, in my personal opinion, nothing tops Paiste! I always get compliments on the sound of my cymbals. They're so pure & clean sounding.

[MykeONcRaCk]

Oh no doubt, I went through some zildjians and meinls before settling on Paiste. Hit a few sabian's in the store and didn't give them a second thought. Zildjian K custom's were alright but didn't suit the band I started to play with so I got meinls, they're like a step above zildjian but not quite a paiste ;)

[Heebda]

Whats that set ur playing on? Sounds great

[MykeONcRaCk]

Thx, the kit is Taye Tour Pro: 14" snare, 22" kick, 10, 12, 14, and 16" toms

[ItsShredTime]

How much did you pay for that Taye?? Cause I've got an old like 80's Tama SwingStar that I paid $200 for and it sounds very similar to your kit.

[MykeONcRaCk]

$1800. They were designed to be more vintage sounding, and I really like them compared to the Taye Rock Pro's I started with which were really good for an entry level kit. But of course you know the heads and how you tune them play the biggest part of the sound for any kit thats worth the wood its made of. The camera mic doesn't do the kit any justice either.

[BR177]

excellent buy

[TurboSiri]

thx for upload!

[MykeONcRaCk]

Thank you for your positive feedback. It takes a person of strong character not to criticize someone's quirks, I admire you for that.

[drumfoomaster]

i wish they would bring back the 602 line of cymbals.

[rdtzstroke]

really love paiste's 2002 series.. but man, your'e playin' dem like you're high :D

[MykeONcRaCk]

Yeah... so if I was.... something wrong with that? lol. I'm playing them like I'm giving a sound sample and I don't really have a beat to play so its all improv...

[captainobvious9999]

These sound fantastic

[Meteotrance]

hum paiste 2002 as always it define for me the sound for the hit hat and crash cymbale ^^ very good sound on recording ^^

[secretsqwerl]

good shit

[andrewdoug5]

do you havbe anyother paiste cymbals

[MykeONcRaCk]

Yeah, just uploaded sound samples for all of them.

[MykeONcRaCk]

They owed me $15 for them actually :) gotta love trade ins.... I cant remember the sticker price it was too long ago.

[BBD4697]

how much did u pay for them?

[MykeONcRaCk]

About a year old now. I'm really easy on my drums and cymbals, proper technique gives you all the sound you need without hurting anything. 5A hickory drum sticks last me months they just wear down slowly until like a toothpick and eventually fracture. I use these hats always closed for dbl bass beats so they don't take much abuse at all, pretty much like new. My main hats are paiste 2002 crunch 14". all my cymbals are 2002. Some are 2 years old and will not crack (crash).

[gdrugg2006]

Wow, these sound great!

How long have you have them? How hard do you hit and how are they holding up?

[BPack1]

Very nice, but, you should have payed a little more and went with the sugnature series sound edge.

[Sabiano]

ey thanks man! I appreciate the effort! They sounded better than I thought they would! I might buy them to use as auxiliary hats! Great thnx!