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Jeremy Spencer # 5FDP www..com W elcome to the paiste world. The Paiste Cymbal Company has been in our family for four generations, Through the turbulences of the Second World War, the family ended up with the beginnings going back over a century. in in 1945, where Grandfather had to rebuild his business from the ground up. Great-grandfather Michail T. Paiste opened a music store in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1901. Fairly soon thereafter, the first cymbals, The family made the decision in the 1950s to seek a new permanent and also were custom made to order in the repair shop, because home, and my Uncle Robert Paiste, and my father Toomas Paiste, cymbals were not otherwise available. Michail T. Paiste moved his established our present headquarters in Switzerland in 1957. Here, they music store to our ancestral home in , during the Russian worked hard at advancing the family business, and finally achieved Revolution. international success through such venerable lines as the Formula 602, Giant Beat, and the 2002 in the 1960s and 1970s, as these cymbals took There, Grandfather Michael M. Paiste took a strong interest in cymbal to the drumming world like a storm. and making, and made it his main occupation in the 1930s. Through hard work and dedication he fully developed the art of making Today, we hold a unique and strong position in the world of cymbals cymbals and gongs, and laid the foundation for our present know- and gongs. Of course, we owe this to the hard work and dedication of how. He achieved growing success and recognition, and supplied his generations of Paiste family members, and to the loyal and devoted instruments all over Europe and even to the USA. cymbal and gong makers who work for us. Most importantly though, we owe all this to the generations of and percussionists who have played our instruments, who have helped us identify musical trends, and who have assisted us in developing up-to-date sounds at all times.

With this in mind, it is my great pleasure to extend our deep gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to all you drummers and percussionists out there who continue to support us and allow us to keep a great tradition alive. We promise to keep it up!

Erik Paiste

Nicko McBrain Inducted in ’s Drum Legends Hall of Fame

Truly a legend of heavy metal, ’s Nicko McBrain was inducted into Guitar Center’s “Drum-Legends” Hall of Fame at Guitar Center’s Drum-Off grand finals in Los Angeles. Nicko brought the house down performing Iron Maiden classics “The Trooper” and “Hallowed Be Thy Name”. credits IRON MAIDEN MOVIE Editorial/Concept: Renato Müller PAISTE SWITZERLAND Contributions by: Erik Paiste, Kelly Paiste, Matt Byrne, Phone: +41-41-9393333 / Fax: +41-41-9393366 FLIGHT 666 Ed Clift, Meelis Kasepalu, Jörg Kohlmorgen, Rich Mangicaro, Tim Shahady, Andrew Shreve, Roger Staffelbach, Jason Sutter, PAISTE GERMANY “Flight 666” takes viewers around the world from India to , Wayne Wilburn Phone: +49-4331-94790 / Fax: +49-4331-947932 from Brazil through the to Canada on Iron Maiden’s Contribution Photographers: Ingo Baron, Robert Downs, customized Boeing 757, “Ed Force One”. Playing 23 shows in 13 Ronn Dunnett, James Ferris, Harmony Gerber, Ross Haflin, PAISTE USA countries in only 45 days, the band lets viewers experience the Jeff Ivester, Diana Killian, Antonio Rossa, Tim Shahady, Phone: +1-714-529-2222 / Fax: +1-714-671-5869 challenges and the good times of a sold out world tour. Now music Rob Shanahan, T. Volkmer Toll Free: 800 4PAISTE fans can know what it’s like to live the life of metal legends Iron Maiden.

[email protected] | www.paiste.com 3 2 www.Paiste.com • Quality Crafted Cymbals P aiste news ALEX GUITAR HERO GAME paiste artist & cymbal News After almost a year of wide-spread Guitar Hero VH seats you at Alex’s full kit with his Paiste cymbals including his 40” Symphonic Gong directly behind you. Play along on rumors, Activision launched it’s highly Van Halen hits, including “Running With The Devil”, “Everybody Wants anticipated Guitar Hero “Van Halen” Some”, “Hot For Teacher” and “Jump”. You’ll be performing with band video game. As one of the most talked mates Eddie, David and Wolfgang on one of the most elaborate stages Paiste at ever built in front of thousands of screaming fans. That’s Rock n’ Roll! about and influential bands in rock This year at Lollapalooza the weather was all over the map, but the Paiste music history, Van Halen’s three decade artists were on fire. ’s Grant Park was packed from edge to edge as music fans from around the world came together to see some of the best existence has led them to over 56 established bands as well as some of the hottest up and coming groups at the million sold in the USA. festival. Throughout the three day festival Paiste cymbals were heard on every stage, thanks to of Tool, Jeremiah Edmond of Manchester Orchestra, Nathan Followill of , Carlos McSwain of Snoop Dogg, Matthew Abeysekera of Amazing Baby, Olly Peacock of Gomez, Tony “Thunder” Smith of and Kevin Rice of The Virgins. Carlos McSwain, Kelly Paiste, Snoop Dogg

Artist Recording Highlights 2009 was an amazing year for Paiste artists on recordings. From the long anticipated new releases by rock heroes and AC/DC to breakout hits by up and coming bands , Electric Six, Set Your Goals and The Agonist, Paiste cymbals were heard around the world by listeners of every style of music.

Phil Rudd # AC/DC - “Black Ice” Tommi Portimo # Sonata Arctica - “The Days Of Grays” Larry Mullen Jr. # U2 - “No Line On The Horizon” Matt Byrne # Hatebreed - “Hatebreed” # Municipal Waste - “I’m Going Away” Matt KuyKendall # All Shall Perish - “Awaken The Dreamers” Mike Ambrose # Set Your Goals - “This Will Be The Death Of Us” Jason McGerr # - “” (Twilight Movie “New Moon” sound track) & “” EP Dave McAfee # - “American Ride” # R.E.M. - “Live At The Olympia” # Weezer - “Raditude” # - “Battle Studies” Jordan Burns # Strung Out - “Agents Of The Underground” Jeremy Spencer # Five Finger Death Punch - “War Is The Answer” Sammy Merendino # The Harlem Parlor Music Club - “Salt Of The Earth” # - “”

Cymbal Set 2009/10:

20” 2002 Medium 19” 2002 Crash 15” 2002 Sound Edge Hi-Hat 20” 2002 Crash 24” Giant Beat Multi-Functional 20” 2002 Medium 20” 2002 China 22” 2002 Crash 2009 Winter Namm Artist 40” Symphonic Gong Get-Together

Erik & Kelly Paiste hosted an artist get together at the 2009 Winter NAMM Show. Paiste artists from around the globe spent the evening with the Paiste family and company staff to re-hash old friendships. Pictured from left to right: , C.G. Ryche, , Nicko McBrain, Jason Sutter, Kelly Paiste, Franklin Vanderbilt, Erik Paiste, Charlie Paxson, Enzo Todesco, Bobby Jarzombek, and Dave McAfee.

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Paiste creates “Ferrari” Cymbals for

Pink Floyd and long time Paiste artist Nick Mason’s passion extends beyond the drum set to the race track. As a car enthusiast, collector and passionate driver Nick drove a Lola-Cosworth T297 (painted to evoke the cover of the band’s ground breaking 1979 “”) to a 2nd place finish in his class at the 6 Hours of Silverstone endurance sports car race. When the Henry Ford Museum asked Nick to be a part of the Rock Star’s Cars and Guitars 2 exhibition he contacted Paiste to create a very special set of cymbals for the exhibit. Black Colorsound Signature “Ferrari” cymbals were designed in coordination with Nick and Ferrari for this special event.

Frank Beard ZZ Top’s Anniversary Set of 2002s & Gong

Paiste made a full set of 2002 cymbals and a 40” Symphonic Gong with a one-of-a-kind “40th Anniversary” logo for the legendary drummer Frank Beard of ZZ Top. Originally formed in 1969, this Trio still contains all three original members, (Frank Beard, Billy Gibbons, U2 - “The 360° Tour” and Dusty Hill) after 40 successful years in the music business.

They are still touring and rocking with their ever-classic line-up, performing songs like “Tush”, “Gimme All Your Lovin”, “Cheap Sunglasses”, amongst other classics. ZZ Top is “That little ol’ Band from Texas”, as they call themselves yet they always know how to put on a big show and continue to fill arenas around the globe. Their charisma on stage is unsurpassed and the show is one that all fans need to witness.

Artist Touring

Highlights # AC/DC - “Black Ice” Tris Imboden # Chicago biggest world tours – long Larry Mullen Jr. # U2 - “The 360° Tour” Rashid Williams # John Legend awaited/anticipated Nathan Followill # Kings of Leon Franklin Vanderbilt # Lenny Kravitz Stacy Jones # Miley Cyrus Dave McAfee # Toby Keith 2009 was a year of long awaited Reiner “Kallas” Hubert # Sarah Brightman Rafael Gayol # Leonard Cohen world-wide concert tours from some Jukka Nevalainen # Lenny Castro # of today’s top bands. Whether they Abe Laboriel Jr. # Paul McCartney # Slipknot were R&B, Pop, Rock, or Metal shows, Matt Letley # Status Quo Danny Carey # Tool Paiste had another record breaking Scott Crago & # Eagles Andreas Brobjer # Lady Gaga year with many of the most highly # Derrick Wright # Kelly Paiste and Frank Beard anticipated tours of the year. # Carlos McSwain # Snoop Dogg

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New Signings Paiste

DAve astor jose luis ayala jr. andreas brobjer jeff brown julien kravetz jack lawless matthieu le chevalier mingo lewis # pathology # duelo # lady gaga # bucky covington # the glam # jonas brothers # eths # vortex tribe

Ben carter amy cesari neil cooper caleb crosby tim mccarver david mcgraw jason morris charles norris III # evile # the donnas # therapy? # tyler bryant # murder fm # cattle decapitation # crash kings # ashanti

matt davis micha dettwyler scott dEvours henrik ohlsson robert ortiz gianluca palmieri janne parviainen # oh, sleeper # # seven # # scar symmetry # escape the fate # greg howe # ensiferum

robin dimaggio bertram engel paris escovedo christian grochau gregory pecker brian pruitt kevin rice philipp schadebrodt # # peter maffay # the escovedo project # polarkreis 18 # dwarves # nashville studios # the virgins # eisblume

larry herweg martin innerbichler arno kammermeier cherry koyanagi ricc sheridan ian slater chris thompson luka van de poel # pelican # graveworm # booka shade # gagaaling # earl greyhound # blessed by a broken heart # eli young band # dewolff

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The Sound Development craftsman in the initial shaping of the cymbal. With his feet the craftsman Sound Development is our R&D team, made up of members of the controls the velocity and force, and with his hand the spacing and Paiste family, key production personnel, and experienced working pattern of the hammering. The process is comparable to mastering four- drummers. Together these individuals from different backgrounds pool way independence in drumming. Extensive and careful hand hammering their knowledge and execute the search for new sounds. They review using only hammer and anvil accomplishes the fine-tuning of the shape. feedback and input from drummers and percussionists across the An important aspect of this process is the truing, ensuring uniformity in world, and so interpret and then formulate our understanding of their shape throughout the cymbal. needs. The resulting sound idea is then translated into likely production parameters and prototypes are made. These are reviewed and revised “First of all, I have never in my life seen a factory so incredibly clean over and over until they match our and orderly. I would literally feel comfortable “eating off the floors”! The understanding of the original sound attention to detail I found to be unsurpassed in any other workplace I idea. Prototypes will then be reviewed have ever seen, right down to how the cymbals are stored at completion. with top Paiste artists who evaluate Unbelievable! It all bespeaks of that incredible Paiste precision. That their usefulness and accuracy for the precision carries over into the sound of a Paiste cymbal. So focused, stated purpose. Further changes may defined, exact, and musical!”Tris Imboden # Chicago be made until the final prototype is declared good and becomes the master The Lathing Department cymbal, of which several will be made The lathing department reduces the thickness of the cymbal to the Sound Development Artists: for later production purposes. correct parameters which usually also involves a thinning of the surface Fredy Studer & Kaspar Rast towards of the cymbal. Our tolerances are minute, and The Master Cymbal measuring by micrometer is necessary to achieve them. The master cymbals created by Sound Development form the basis for production and are kept as references in the different production “Watching the master craftsmen at Paiste hammer out cymbals is a departments. Each department’s goal is to contribute to producing wonderful sight. This human element is stunning. There isn’t a machine faithful copies of these reference cymbals. This is the principle that here just pounding out cymbals.” Tony “Thunder” Smith # Lou Reed ensures the ultimate in consistency and quality. The Finishing Department “My visit to the Paiste Factory was like walking into cymbal heaven. The The finishing touches are then applied by smoothing the cymbal’s edges, employees are so warm and welcoming, and through that, transfer the silk-screening brand marks and model designations on the instrument The Art of Cymbal Making sound we all know and love. The production line consists of masters in and then coating it with a special protective solution to prevent cymbal making. From the melted metal to the finished product, each oxidization. step of the process is done with care and precision.” Curt Bisquera # Bisquera Brothers “Finally, I found in Paiste cymbals exactly the sound I have been looking for: Silvery, crystal clear and straight as an arrow, with a great sustain! There is much conflicting and nebulous information change. In our professional series, we craft cymbals by hand The Firing Department After having seen the factory and having met the people involved, I know circulating about how cymbals are made. Cymbal companies exclusively. We will use mechanical devices sparingly and The firing department prepares the round disks for later stages of why: Everyone being sound fanatics with passion and enthusiasm for have different ways of doing things, and naturally they all only as aids to hand manufacture, but never at the expense production. A visual inspection ensures uniformity and sorts out flawed their job.” Dani Löble # Helloween maintain that their way is the best, while their competitor’s of sound and quality. Such devices help remove strenuous disks. The center of the cymbal is then heated to soften the metal, so ways are not so good. We do things our way because it labor from our artisans, and allow them to concentrate that a can be pressed into it. A hole is then punched through the The Quality Control works for us and we get superior results. Our manufacturing their talents and energy on creating instruments of the center of the bell. Some cymbals are sent through a high temperature Quality control procedures are implemented frequently throughout the philosophy is simple: we know that a human being has the highest sound quality and consistency. In the creation of oven in order to anneal them. production process. This involves checking the production cymbals intuition and ability to create superior musical instruments. our mid-range cymbals we will introduce automation. Our repeatedly against the reference cymbals to ensure that the precise To mimic this ability with a machine would require a highly value class cymbals are entirely machine made, because “As a career Paiste cymbal user, it was always a desire to visit the actual parameters are executed to perfection. The final - and arguably most sophisticated robotic device controlled by advanced this helps us lower the cost of such cymbals. The true art place where they made the magic happen. In doing so, I realized the level important - step in production is to hand test each and every finished artificial intelligence. This is a very interesting concept but of cymbal making is to select the right methods to achieve of dedication and love for their craft that ALL in the Paiste family share.” cymbal against the master cymbals produced by Sound Development. unfortunately still within the realm of science fiction. So we the desired goal, whether it is ultimate professional sound # If a cymbal does not conform to our exacting standards, it is destroyed. do things the tried and true way. We make cymbals by hand. quality or whether we strive to achieve the best price/value Only instruments of perfect quality and consistent sound character are And since the results are magnificent we see no reason to relationship. The Hammering Department allowed to leave our workshop. The hammering department gives the cymbal its shape. To conserve human energy, we utilize a pneumatic hammer. This tool aids the

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What were your first impressions upon arriving to the What strikes so many who visit the factory is the extreme factory? attention to detail that each craftsman applies to making a cymbal. After so many years of playing Paiste I was so excited to go and see how these cymbals are made. The first time I had a chance to visit the Absolutely. We all take for granted on the effort that goes into making a factory was back in 1989 but it was closed!!! Twenty years later I made it cymbal and how much time the craftsman put into what they’re about back and when I arrived it was like being a kid in a candy store!! to create. Every aspect of production is spot on. From the bell press I probably would not have appreciated the first visit as much as this one. all the way through to the testing process, it’s all completed with such Over the twenty + years of playing Paiste I’ve come to appreciate them precision. so much more now than years ago. It’s funny… as I was playing my new cymbals at the Anthrax gig after the factory tour, I was thinking about how they were made and the craftsman who made them. Tell me about walking through each department and seeing how each step of production is done. What quality control procedures did you notice as you It’s amazing to see how cymbals are made and how it starts out as a traveled through the production process? flat round disk and slowly transforms to a beautiful . Seeing this piece of bronze and knowing what it’s going to become is It was really cool to see the hammering department use the master interesting and watching each stage executed with a science is truly cymbal as a reference. The guy would hammer a bit then take a look at incredible. the master cymbal and then go back to working on the blank. Only he knew what to look for while reviewing the master against the production piece. I had no idea what he was checking out. Erik Paiste mentions how the pneumatic hammering phase I can’t see how Paiste could mass produce cymbals like other is comparable to mastering four-way independence in companies, there’s just too much time and effort involved. I’m sure that drumming. As you witnessed, the craftsman controls the some models are less time consuming to make than others which makes velocity and force of the hammer strike with his feet and me wonder if the production crew ever dreads making a particular piece with his hands the spacing and pattern of the hammering. because it’s so labor intensive. Did this portion of production seem the most difficult to you? Most importantly, these cymbals can’t be made without the overalls. They gave me a pair that I wore at the show and I played better!! IT’S This portion of cymbal making made me nervous just watching due to ALL ABOUT THE OVERALLS!!!! the difficulty. How do they know how much force to apply to the hammer and when to move the cymbal? The hammering noise was so intense, so primal. I wonder if the guys that do the hammering hear that tapping in his head after he leaves the factory. (laughs)

They were making a Rude China during this stage and it was really cool to see how the shaping was taking place. I thought to myself, “So that’s how the china gets its unique look.” I also noticed the pitch changing as he was hammering the cymbal. It became more musical before my eyes, something I’ll never forget.

The hand hammering aspect of production is not just holding the cymbal on top of the anvil and hammering the crap out of it. What was your experience in trying to hammer a cymbal yourself?

It was no small task. I equate it to trying to hit a baseball with a bat. When you swing a bat and it connects with the baseball in the right spot, it feels just right. That’s how it should feel when hand hammering a charlie benante # anthrax cymbal but that’s not easy. Not every stroke was being hit in the “sweet spot” and it often felt funny because I wasn’t getting a clean strike. You’ve got to hit it dead center not off center, like aiming for the bull’s eye.

To me, the lathing department looks like the “do-or-die” part of production. Basically it appears that if you get it wrong, you’ve just completely destroyed all the work that the heating and hammering departments have done so far.

This part of the tour was one of my favorites. When I walked in this room it looked like tinsel town with all the cymbal shavings all over the place. The Clockwise: Charlie…in his own Paiste overalls outside the factory in lathers are magicians; they take a dull piece of hammered bronze and turn Nottwil; …getting a hand hammering lesson; …hammering his own it into a piece of art!! These guys are the cosmetic surgeons in the Paiste cymbal Factory. Man, if you don’t do this part right it gets all fouled up.

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signature «Traditionals» & «Dark energy»

«Traditionals» Light Ride “The Light Ride is the most versatile ride I’ve ever played. Whether it’s swinging behind Sonny Rollins, groovin’ with John Mayer or rockin’ with The Verbs, it’s purely musical, all the time.” Steve JOrdan # jOHN mAYER, THE VERBS

STEWART COPELAND # «dark energy» hats mark I “This hi-hat is a must-have for today’s modern drumset playing… rich, full and combines finesse and articulation with cutting power and raw energy. I’m delighted to play it! This hi-hat enables me to achieve any kind of music so easily. We dreamed about it, Paiste succeeded in making it!” ANDRÉ “DÉDÉ” CECCARELLI # INDEPENDENT

FACTS

SIGNATURE «traditionals» Vintage Sound for , Fusion & Beyond

Since: 1996 Alloy: Proprietary Signature Bronze «DARK ENERGY» cRASH mARK i Applications: Soft to medium loud settings • Live and recording “The Dark Energy Crash cymbals are the most dynamic, explosive, • Classic to modern Jazz, , Swing, Big Band, Country, versatile cymbals I have ever played. They handle the scrutiny of , Reggae, R&B and Soul as well as Pop and moderate Rock recording as well as the pressure of rocking live! They more than live • Also excellently suited for acoustic and vocal-oriented music up to the name Paiste!” and Percussive playing with sticks, mallets, or hands • Very well ABE LABORIEL JR. # PAUL McCARTNEY suited for classical applications and swelling accents Sound: Dark, broad, complex, warm, smoky, oriental and SIGNATURE «TRADITIONALS» SIGNATURE «DARK ENERGY» sparkling with special emphasis on volume control, dynamics and stick feel RIDE RIDE Light Ride 20”/22” Light Dark Ride MK I 21” Light Flat Ride 20” Dark Energy Ride MK I 20”/21”/22” SIGNATURE «dark energy» Medium Heavy Ride 20” Dark Energy Ride MK II 20”/21”/22” SIGNATURE Family Series Modern Sound for Jazz, Fusion & Beyond Dark Dry Ride MK I 21” CRASH Since: 2004 Thin Crash 16”/17”/18” CRASH Forged from a proprietary bronze developed specifically for cymbals, Alloy: Proprietary Signature Bronze Dark Energy Crash MK I 16”/17”/18”/19” Applications: Soft to medium loud settings • Live and recording HI-HAT handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, conceived • Jazz, Swing, Blues, Latin, R&B, Pop, Country, moderate Rock Medium Light Hi-Hat 14” HI-HAT • Also excellently suitable for acoustic music and classical Light Dark Hats MK I 14” and executed according to uncompromising sound concepts, Signature settings and mallet rolls CHINA Dark Energy Hats MK I 13”/14” Cymbals are instruments of unsurpassed quality for the discerning drummer’s Sound: Dark, multi-layered, warm, crisp and rich with special Medium Light Swish 20”/22” emphasis on control, projection, balance and comfort for SPLASH quest for personal creativity and musical excellence. supreme playing feel Dark Energy Splash MK I 8”/10”

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Signature & signature «reflector» signature series artists

signature power crash “Even in the loudest musical situations I find myself in, my Paiste Signature Power Crashes cut through with character, articulation, and color. They are simply the best rock crash cymbals made.” DANNY CAREY # TOOL

Richie Barshay curt bisquera paul brochu dean butterworth # # bisquera bros. # gino vanelli #

mario calire rene creemers & WIM DE mikkey dee hena habegger # ozomatli VRIES # drumbassadors # motörhead # gotthard

«REFLECTOR» BELL RIDE “I am truly honored Paiste has crafted for me this beautiful 22" «Powerslave» Bell Ride. It is a stunning piece with fantastic resonance and power, but does not saturate or over express. The tones are magic and the bell sound is distinct and superb. Truly, it is a wonderful sounding instrument.” NICKO McBRAIN # IRON MAIDEN

«REFLECTOR» HEAVY FULL CRASH “Clean, mean, and pristine! Paiste’s Heavy Full Crash is precise, tris imboden stacy jones ricky lawson daniel löble direct and exactly what I need when switching gears between # chicago # miley cyrus # grover’s groovers # helloween my studio work, gigs and everything in-between.” JOSH FREESE # WEEZER, DEVO

facts SIGNATURE HI-HAT SIGNATURE SIGNATURE & Signature «Reflector» RIDE Crystal Hats 14” «REFLECTOR» Supreme Sound for Musical Dry Crisp Ride 20” Medium Hi-Hat 14” Excellence Full Ride 20” Dark Crisp Hi-Hat 13”/14” RIDE Dry Ride 20” Heavy Hi-Hat 14” Refl. Bell Ride 20”/22” larry mullen jr. nigel olsson john “jr” robinson Since: 1989 & 2004 Bright Ride 20” Sound Edge Hi-Hat # # u2 # elton john # studio great Alloy: Proprietary Signature Bronze Dry Heavy Ride 20”/21” 13”/14” CRASH Dark Metal Ride 20”/22” Refl. Full Crash 16”/18” Applications: Most volume settings • Live and Blue Bell Ride 22” SPLASH Refl. Heavy Full Crash recording • Wide range of music styles such as Splash 6”/8”/10”/12” 16”/17”/18”/19”/20”/22” Pop, Rock, , Heavy Metal, Funk, R&B, CRASH Classic, Avant-garde, Big Band, Country, Blues Crystal Thin 16”/18”/20” CHINA HI-HAT and Gospel Mellow Crash 16”/18” Thin China 16”/18” Refl. Heavy Full Hi-Hat 14” Fast Crash Heavy China 18” Sound: Musical, transparent, beautiful, rich, 14”/15”/16”/17”/18” SPLASH colorful, full, clear, expressive sound • The range Full Crash SPECIAL SOUNDS Refl. Splash 8”/10” of models features everything from particularly 14”/16”/17”/18”/19”/20” Flanger Bell 12” delicate, well balanced and sensitive to expressive, Power Crash Mega Cup Chime 13” CHINA eric slick tico torres nathaniel townsley CHAD WACKERMAN potent and powerful and projective qualities 16”/17”/18”/19”/20” Cool Bell 8” Refl. Thin China 18” # # # alejandro sanz #

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Stories & Interviews by Rich Mangicaro

Jim Keltner When you began using the Traditionals, is there a session from that time, which you can comment The Signature Session on…maybe some impressions when you first heard playbacks? Master JK: I wish I could, but there’s been so many that I used them on. I’m sure I have it written down somewhere, but what I do remember When it comes to the art of drumming in it’s truest form, few is how I protected my first 16” Traditionals Thin Crash. I was so drummers have accomplished what Jim Keltner has. It’s really worried that I would crack it and it was the most beautiful crash I’d quite astonishing. It’s not only the amount of amazing records he’s ever heard. I’m sure you remember I wanted you to get me a couple played on or even the legendary artists he’s collaborated with…and more, exactly the same! Those cymbals are on a lot of records I did believe me, there are many. It’s the fact that Jim has paved the around that time. way for most of the drummers you hear today to be themselves… Dave McAfee and asked me to set my kit up with my cymbals and although the to be individuals. Jim Keltner is arguably one of the most original Jim, you’re well known for thinking outside the box… engineer wasn’t very happy at first, we ended up cutting 9 tracks drummers in recording history. When you listen to him on any of for offering a completely different approach to a SIGNATURE COUNTRY that day and by the end of it all, he was complimenting me and his great tracks – John Lennon, George Harrison, , Roy recording…most times, completely different from asking about the cymbals, calling them “Paste-eez” and becoming Orbison, (I told you), it’s not just what he played, but how what might be expected or thought of as typical. How Dave McAfee has been actively working in the Nashville music a new fan. Now an experienced, New York engineer, but he played it. How he crafts his parts, how he plays the song, what does this apply to your sound? scene for over 22 years. Since 2000, he’s been the drummer for he acted like he had never worked with Paiste cymbals before and sounds he chooses…all these things make him a true innovator. JK: I went through a dark phase, wanting darker sounding cymbals, the multi-Platinum Country star Toby Keith. He recently played on was very impressed. Paiste has worked with this incredible artist for the past 27 years when pretty much everyone else was using brighter cymbals and and co-produced ’s album “That Lonesome Song”, and although words cannot completely express what an honor that now, it’s kind of gone full circle where most drummers are looking which was nominated for 3 Grammy awards including Best Album. What’s your setup? is, we remain humbly thankful. We recently spoke with Jim about for dark sounds and I’m the opposite. It’s sort of a semi-conscious Dave quotes the track “In Color” from this recording as a great DM: My hats are 14” Dark Crisp. I have the 20” Dry Ride – it’s my his experience playing the Signature sound family, in the session thing on my part, I guess. To my ears, what may seem normal or showcase for his beloved Paistes. Dave also won the 2009 Modern favorite, I have 3 of them…it’s just so very versatile. Crashes are 17” world from which he reigns. accepted is almost like a signal to try something else, but then I Drummer’s Reader’s poll as Best Country Drummer. This Paiste and 18” Full Crash, 15” Mellow Crash and I also use the 19” 2002 know a lot of drummers who are like that. artist is ridin’ high in Signature Country and we recently talked Wild Crash, which I like for crash-riding. Jim, back when you first started experimenting with about his choice of cymbals and what makes them so special to the Signature sound family, what was your first I’m sure a big part of what you decide to put up, him. Have you ever gotten into discussions with other impression? depends on the song and what the music dictates. Talk drummers who play other companies cymbals? What Jim Keltner: Back then, the Sound Creation series were what I was a bit about that. Dave, when you first started playing the Signature was that like? used to…that darker, complex sound and the Signatures were the JK: That’s exactly what I go by. And, it can be what I want for the sound family, what was the first thing that hit you DM: Yeah – One particular, well-known accomplished drummer complete opposite of that. They were so much brighter than what I song. Because of my track record, I’m trusted now for my input about them? here in Nashville, who plays another cymbal brand ended up on my was using. That was interesting to me because I play to the sound and I feel fortunate to have that leeway. The producers I work with Dave McAfee: Back in the late ‘80s, had just begun kit one time when we were sharing a showcase gig. He said, “Man I’m hearing and I’ll play differently, depending on the sound I’m know me and have given me this freedom, which of course enables playing what was to become the Signature line and like everyone, that’s not the first time I’ve been up on your rig, but I absolutely hearing from my drums and cymbals. The Signatures brightened me to try things and to experiment…not only just with music choices I liked his sound. When I heard them in the stores, it was a love your cymbal sounds…can you get me an array of Paistes for me up my sound big time. I did a bunch of records with them, however but also sound choices. I’ve always gotten great feedback about significant difference from what I’d heard with any other cymbal. I to use in the studio?” So you can imagine why I can’t say his name when the Traditionals were introduced, they freaked me out. They my cymbals. couldn’t put my finger on exactly what it was other than they just here. were so completely different than anything Paiste had ever made sounded better and cleaner. Even today, it’s hard for me to describe and they put me into my Jazz head. I remember that it was the first What would you say is the most important thing, after it other than they just sound right to me. Well, it’s not the first time I’ve heard that kind of time in a long time, that I thought more about ride cymbals. Most all these years with Paiste, which has helped you with story! Dave, has Toby Keith or other leaders you work of my work focuses on crashes & hi-hats, so when the Traditionals your work in the studio? What’s some of the feedback you get, both live and with ever commented about what you use and if so, came out, I found myself going more to the ride. What I also loved JK: What has made this relationship so special to me is the in the studio, from other players or engineers and can you share some of what they’ve said? was that even though they still possessed that Paiste consistency, collaboration between us. Whenever I’ve had an idea or a producers you work with? DM: From Toby’s standpoint, when his whole thing is firing on all there were subtle differences between each one, which can be desire for a sound, Paiste has ALWAYS been there. Their sound DM: I’ll give you a great example. About a week ago, I was down in cylinders, he totally trusts everyone around him, his musicians, very important when recording. What I love about the rides is that development procedure, how they interact with the artist and how Muscle Shoals at “Fame” recording studios, working for an artist his crew…his entire team. He feels that everyone in his band is just they all have a great crash, with what I describe as a good, cough- these collaborations ultimately produce such great instruments is named Wayd Battle, who’s the guitarist for the Jamey Johnson doing their thing and delivering. Since I’ve been with him, he has like sound. I love that and they also work very well with rivets. what’s so exciting to me. They made so many things for me over records and also a singer/songwriter. He particularly likes my noticed the consistency with which I offer, from the drum chair… Then, when the Dark Energys came out, they were once again the years and I know that some of our brainstorming sessions have drums and cymbal sounds. So, when I got to the studio, it was both playing-wise and sound-wise. When we’re traveling and using different…they took your ear to another place. I would find myself produced some cymbals for the market. I’m proud of this and have about 7:30am and the engineer for the session already had his cymbals that aren’t my personal ones, but are still Paiste – he going back and forth between the Traditionals and Dark Energy loved this part of being a Paiste artist. I’m truly honored to have drums and cymbals, which weren’t Paiste, all miked up. At first, has asked how it’s possible that they sound just as good. So, that rides. I especially love the Dark Energy hi-hats and I was using a this interaction with them. Robert and Erik Paiste, Fredy Studer and I wasn’t sure what to do so they had me try his kit first, even speaks volumes that he notices and about what Paiste is doing combination of 16” Dark Energy and Traditionals crashes as my Toomas early on - and everyone at Paiste really loves what they do, though I had my drums and my recording Signatures with me. So, right. primary hats, for a while. More recently, I’m using 15” Twenty Series and it shows. I can’t wait to see what they’ll come up with next! we dabbled a bit on his kit and sounded OK, but the Hi-Hats, which were made a bit thinner for me. cymbals just were not gonna work. Just then, the artist came in

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Stories & Interviews by Rich Mangicaro

Nicko McBrain more energy than necessary. Have you noticed any changes physically in the past few years and then On Tour With Signatures had to adjust your setup? NM: Yeah, we’ve brought ‘em down a bit! (laughter!) Great For almost 28 years, Metal giants Iron Maiden have had to deal question. I’ve always had really, really bad posture and I know with the jesting of Nicko McBrain. They’re the better for it though… that you always have more power when you sit up straight. I get and they know it. Seriously, which is not often the case with a lot of pain in my shoulders and I tend to slouch when I play. Nicko…he’s the real deal…a true Rock & Roll powerhouse. Voted by Some years ago, we went with a rack system, so we had to adjust as one of the Best Rock Drummers Of All Time, he the drums and cymbals accordingly, but the kit really hasn’t is one of the most influential and revered in Rock history. Shortly changed that much since. My technique has though and I have before joining Maiden, Nicko found what was to be his ‘cymbal to consciously make myself sit up bit more. Doing a 2 hour show home’ for life, when he signed with Paiste. Some 30 years later, 18 with the band, I’ve gotta know when I can sit back and reserve Maiden albums, thousands of loyal fans, a fervent golf habit AND my energy and when I can let it go. When I feel myself tiring, I’m a twin-engine pilot’s license, Nicko and Paiste are still flyin’ high. reminded to sit up and focus on my breathing and I’ll get more We recently managed to coral the larger-than-life, “Mad McBrain” control. into talking to us about his Signature Reflector Series cymbals and how the road is treatin’ him. Actually, that’s not an entirely You know, I recently had a conversation with Terry Aquiles Priester is still some style linked to Rock in general so I basically use the true statement. This gracious, hilarious man is always happy to Bozzio and about the physical aspect of Mixin’ It Up With signature same cymbals, but when I’m recording, I use less cymbals. So as talk about his Paistes…and we’re the better for it. what we do and the effects of aging on drummers. not to lose the distinctive sound of these artist’s songs, I usually We got into this whole conversation about yoga and use another ride with a smaller bell since cymbals with large Nicko, what was your first impression when you weight training and how’s it’s helped us. I know you Till Aquiles Priester was 14 years old, he thought he was going to are mostly used in heavy metal. When recording, I opt for smaller switched to using the Signatures Reflectors? Last play golf a lot but do you have an exercise program be a pro soccer player. Then one day, he walked by a club with crashes because I prefer having more control over the bleed of the time you and I worked together, you were using 2002s that you adhere to? his father and saw a …and his future changed. Aquiles rack tom microphones…something impossible with large cymbals and Rudes. NM: You’ll never guess what I made an appointment for, just has become one of the most famous Rock drummers to hail from that have greater sound projection. Nicko McBrain: Although I love the 2002’s and love the way they today? A yoga series! I can’t believe you’re bringing this up! My Brazil and his incredible chops are renowned. A band sound up close within my world, the Signatures have much more manager has been at me for a year to get into a yoga class. Here’s he started called Hangar began receiving critical acclaim and What’s your ideal crash cymbal for projection? cut and project much better for our live show…for our intense live what he said: “Nicky – you’ve got to get into a bloody yoga class! were soon asked to open for Angra, Brazil’s greatest Metal act. AP: It’s one that you can hear clearly no matter the part of the song volume. The guys can hear them better on stage and I feel I get I’ve been doin’ it for years and I feel great!” I asked him why and After a few years of hard work, Aquiles’ name value increased and - be it simpler or more refined. I’ll mention Signature Full and Power more power with less energy. I love them so much that our last he said, “So I can get another 10 years outta ya!” So I start this he finally was asked to join Angra…one of his favorite bands. He Crashes. They are unbeatable in any situation. Lately, I’ve also have 2 albums have the Signatures on them. What I love about the week and we’re talking about taking a yoga teacher on tour with enjoyed many years with them and has influenced thousands of been loving the sound of my Rude 18” & 19” Thin Crashes. Reflectors is that I get a great crash sound and then, the decay is us too. drummers worldwide. Since 2001, he’s been voted Brazil’s Best a bit quicker than the normal Signatures. They speak a bit quicker, Heavy Metal drummer in virtually all the metal magazines and Aquiles, your kit is very impressive. I know you take for me. I believe by the time people read this article, we’ll have That’s great! You’ll be pleasantly surprised at the websites. In early 2009, Hangar once again found the good fortune great pride not only in the sonic quality of your recorded our next album, on which I’ll use the Reflectors. results, trust me. Nicko, final question…over the that Aquiles was available and he re-joined his old friends. We instruments, but also the visual appearance. Do you years, either at shows or at one of your drum clinics, asked him recently about his eclectic setup and how he utilizes ever make changes, just for visual reasons? Has there been any feedback from your front-of- can you recall an interesting comment or feedback different series of cymbals on the same kit: AP: I only change my cymbals when they break and that doesn’t house engineer, after making the change on your kit? from a fan, a question you received, that just sticks happen very often. I try to keep them as clean as possible so NM: Oh yeah…it’s amazing. Doug has been with the band longer out in your memory? Aquiles, what qualities do you look for in a ride that the kit always looks new. I’m very concerned about Paiste’s than I have. I think he’s got a frickin’ wheel chair and a pension NM: I do remember when I did my very first drum clinic in , cymbal? image and always want to represent it in the best possible way. I plan from the band! He’s got potatoes growing out of his ears I was very nervous. I get much more nervous at one of those Aquiles Priester: I worry a lot about the definition of each note only change the cymbals when I need a different sonority during too! Seriously, I’d say 70% of my sound comes from the overhead events, where I’m in front of a bunch of drummers, than I do in played on the ride. For the kind of music I play, the projection of recordings, but that is very rare. mics. I have 14 cymbals on the kit and he gets a great sound every front of a quarter of a million people! So I did my solo…it went all notes on my ride has to be very defined. Paiste has a great variety night. He’ll say, “The cuts so beautifully.” And he’ll right and then got up in front of the crowd, talked a bit and asked of rides with a very characteristic sound irrespective of the line in What do you like best about mixing various Series? comment on how great he made me sound! (laughs hardily) But he if anyone had any questions. Some bright spark out there asked question. In my case, I love 24” rides with gigantic bells because AP: I like the variety of sounds I can achieve. I’m a drummer loves them and says they’re very balanced. me an embarrassing, stupid question, which I can’t repeat for this that is what I use the most, the bell. Recently, Paiste manufactured faithful to the cymbals I use. I always try using practically the article, as I’m sure we’re G rated! But, I answered him, making a 18” rides with the bell of a 24” for me and I am very pleased with same cymbals in the same places, even when they have to be Nicko, the way you have your cymbals and drums joke and the place fell about laughing…I fell about laughing and them. substituted. Only Paiste can guarantee the same cymbal sound angled is unique. Anyone who’s sat behind your kit, as then I thought, I’ve cracked it! The nerve issue is solved. Every when these are the same model and size. I became spoiled I have, will notice that you’ve configured your setup time I do a drum show, to break the ice, I’ll tell jokes….really bad, Do different musical situations you play in dictate because this is a character that only Paiste has: sound fidelity. If I to work perfectly for your physical frame. Watching corny jokes! And that has become part of my drum show now and whether or not you change your setup configuration? now have a signature way of playing my ride and cymbals, Paiste is you play, it seems you can play comfortably, for long I don’t experience the nerves like I used to. All from that very first If so, do certain cymbals remain the same regardless? definitely my pen. periods, get the power you need and not exert any drum show…from that kid in the audience! AP: Most times when I’m invited to record with other artists, it

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Paiste’s Percussionists Painting Music With Sounds by Rich Mangicaro

With such a diverse and expansive collection of different sounds, it’s no wonder that some In Nashville’s busy recording scene, Eric Darken and Tom Roady have commanded the of the most influential and amazing players on the planet play Paiste. From cymbals, to percussionist’s chair for many years. Eric’s credits include , , Carrie gongs, to eclectic sounds, Paiste has virtually everything a percussionist could want…and Underwood and Bon Jovi. Eric: “Paiste offers me the widest variety of cymbal and sound more. We decided to highlight these incredible artists and find out how they color music, effect choices. I’m always covered no matter what the musical situation is.” Tom Roady’s add the sonic spice and make what we listen to more fun! talents have graced recordings with the Dixie Chicks, Brooks & Dunn, and James Brown. Tom says, “When I saw with his Paiste Percussion Set, I For the past 50 years, Emil Richards has been Hollywood’s first call percussionist and has knew that company was the one for me. The eclectic sounds in that rack are what brought me performed on over an astounding 2000 soundtracks! Along with his studio work, Emil has to Paiste. All the other cymbal companies have been playing catch up since.” performed with true legends in our business including George Harrison, Frank Zappa and . Too many to mention, the list is as long as his career. Emil has influenced R&B giants Earth, Wind & Fire have been making us dance for decades and through all their virtually every percussionist living today…period. years of grand success, Paiste percussionist and E,W&F founding member Ralph Johnson Emil Richards Munyungo Jackson has been there, always loyal. Speaking of R&B giant, the Queen of Soul - Aretha Franklin, for Emil: “Back in 2002, for Danny Elfman on his Spiderman score, he wanted to hear a years, has grown accustomed to Larry Fratangelo as her percussionist. Lately, Larry has been different cymbal for every suspended cymbal part, even within the same cue! So that meant hittin’ the road with another one of Detroit’s own - Kid Rock. Speaking of dancing and the the 4 of us each had to have 3-4 cymbals up and the same for gongs and hand cymbals. road, mega-hit TV show “Dancing With The Stars” toured last year and percussionist Carlos Since then, we never use the same cymbal twice, which gives such a freshness and variety Lopez juggled the many musical styles required to keep the contestants happy. And, when it to each cue. Paiste is great for this…they make so many different sounds and colors, that comes to road shows, one of Broadway’s longest-running, “The Lion King” features the multi- we can cover it all. Speaking of gongs, on the original Star Wars… in the beginning of the talented Paiste perc player Pete Korpela. Once a student of master teacher, veteran Paiste film when the ship was entering the screen, coming over your head and you heard that low, artist Jerry Steinholtz, Pete quotes Jerry as a main influence. Also one of Jerry’s students, eerie roar, that was me, softly playing a Paiste 60” gong!” multi-published author/folkloric percussion expert Kalani has performed at huge shows, like the Acropolis with Yanni and many others, while conducting countless workshops on The term virtuoso is not only accepted but also encouraged to describe the multi-talented community drumming. And, when it comes to Jam bands, String Cheese Incident keeps the Paulinho Da Costa. Originally from Brazil and since moving to the States, Paulinho has Grateful Dead torch lit and percussionist Jason Hann, armed with his exotic array of Paiste played on the biggest selling hit records in history, including “Thriller”, “” sounds and electrifying solos, always gets a standing ovation. Finally, speaking of ovations, Paulinho Da Costa and “All Night Long”. For over 40 years, he’s appeared on Grammy award-winning albums Eric Velez New York’s Daniel Sadownick is most deserving, as he is the 2009 winner of the Rising Star and hit movies that number in the thousands and is considered one of the most recorded Percussionist Award in Downbeat’s Critic’s Poll. percussionists in history. Paulinho is a master of placement and sound…it’s no wonder why Downbeat Magazine labeled him as “one of the most talented percussionists of our time”. With so many wonderful percussionists in our family and because space is limited, we’d also Paulinho: “The magic sound of Paiste cymbals inspire my work.” like to pay homage to the following great artists and say thank you:

For the past 30 years Lenny Castro has been one of the world’s most in-demand live and Frank Colón (Manhattan Transfer) Steve Shehan (Hadouk Trio) Sue Hadjopoulos (Joe Jackson) recorded percussionists. From his early days with or Boz Scaggs to his most Ed Roscetti & Maria Martinez (World Beat Rhythms Ensemble) Jeff Moore (Educator) Frank recent work with Joe Sample or Stevie Nicks, Lenny has played with just about everyone. Kumor (Educator) Morris Palter (Redfish Bluefish) M.B. Gordy (Doobie Brothers) John He has natural ability, amazing technique, perfect feel and sound, but most importantly Bergamo (Master teacher/Hands On’Semble) Randy Gloss (Educator/Hands On’Semble) C.G. he possesses an uncanny ability to know just what to play, right in the perfect place. Just Ryche (Independent) Roger Squitero () Rock Deadrick (Tracy Chapman) listen to Toto’s “Africa” which features Lenny and Jeff Porcaro. Case closed. About Paiste, Eddie Drayton (Jeff Kashwa) Bobby Matos (Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble) Paris Escovedo Lenny says, “Their wide spectrum of sounds and instruments, along with their great quality (Escovedo Project) Shakerleg (Soloist) and Trè Balfour (). gives me a large musical palette to express myself in countless ways.” Lenny Castro Eric Darken Thank you to all the percussive artisans, for adding their creative strokes to our favorite songs Brad Dutz, who plays on many films and TV shows including the mega-popular, animated and soundtracks, using the ever-expanding Paiste paintbrush! series, Family Guy says, “The massive sound library that Paiste offers is what’s so great. I love the strange, exotic sound effects and eclectic metal sounds. Last year, I got their Twenty Series Mini Chinas and they opened a whole new world for me. Every year it’s like Christmas with Paiste…they’re always coming up with some new invention!” Other Paiste artists behind our favorite shows and films that we must make mention and thank for all their creative ideas and talent are Michael Fisher, Bob Zimmitti, Gordon Gottlieb and Steve Forman.

Perhaps one of the most respected percussionists in Jazz, R&B and Popular music is Los Angeles’ own Munyungo Jackson. Munyungo has performed with the most influential artists in music including Miles Davis, , Sting and Herbie Hancock. Munyungo: “I Brad Dutz use a lot of the smaller cymbals, to blend better with the drummer. I like the higher pitched Tom Roady sound colors, the smaller Signature Series splashes, the small chinas…so many choices for us that it’s great to experiment and combine different things.”

In the Latin world, Eric Velez plays with two matrimonial giants…Mark Anthony & Jennifer Lopez. About Paiste, Eric says, “I love the way my Signature and Alpha crashes speak right away and then decay naturally and quickly. I’m also comfortable knowing that they’re durable and can take it, out on the road.”

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Jason McGerr # Death Cab for Cutie

CRASH “I’ve been using the Twenty series for a while now and it never ceases to amaze me the type of quality that’s being brought to the table. The 20” crash is indeed a breath of fresh forceful air. It can be aggressive when played on hard hitting tunes and soft and sensitive for ballads. It’s definitely a beast of a cymbal.” CHAUN D. HORTON # NATASHA BEDINGFIELD

RIDE “This ride is a great multidimensional cymbal. It has high end, depth and definition. It is a very versatile cymbal that sounds great in various musical settings.” NDUGU CHANCLER # GEORGE DUKE

MEDIUM LIGHT HATS “I play music that covers ALL styles and genres, with Lucinda Williams. These 16” hats help me create the greasy down home soul, the Chicago blues, the country train beat, the smoky Jazz, the hard core heavy rock, the delta blues ballad, and every other challenge that I’ve encountered on this gig. The tonal pitch of the pair seem to adapt effortlessly to all the instruments around me, they blend perfectly.” BUTCH # LUCINDA WILLIAMS TWENTY SERIES FACTS RIDE SPLASH Traditional Bronze Cymbals with Modern Sound Light Ride 20”/22” Splash 8”/10”/12” Since: 2007 Ride 20”/21”/22” Alloy: CuSn20, also known as “Traditional Bronze” CHINA Two worlds combine to create cymbals with a completely new and modern Applications: Medium soft to loud settings • Live and CRASH Thin China 14”/16”/18” recording • Blues, Soul, R&B, Rock, Pop, Jazz, Big Band, Thin Crash 16”/17”/18” Mini China 8”/10”/12” blend of sound character and feeling. Twenty cymbals feature at once the Country, and Latin. Crash 16”/17”/18”/19”/20” China 16”/18”/20” Sound: Warm, broad, deep, sparkling, dark, oriental, clarity, definition, functionality and musical harmony that are the hallmark of trashy, bright and forceful • Cymbals with a raw and HI-HAT Paiste, and the dark, mystic and deeply warm musical feeling that is intrinsic untamed mystical sound force, yet with the projection, Light Hats 14” harmony, balance and consistent function & quality that is Hi-Hat 12”/13”/14”/15” to the original ancient bronze. essential for modern playing Medium Light Hats 16”

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twenty series artists Bertram Engel # Peter Maffay & Udo Lindenberg

Bertram Engel is not only one of Germany’s busiest touring and studio drummers, but he’s also recognized as the drummer for vocalists Udo Lindenberg and Peter Maffay. Bertram is very well known as a very musical, powerful, and highly respected drummer. His deep pocket is outstanding and you can clearly feel the 30 years of touring experience by watching him play.

In 1976, Bertram officially joined Udo Lindenberg’s band and alfonzo andre craig blundell fredrik brarud chad butler together they recorded Udo’s first album, “Sister King Kong”. # jaguares # educator # apoptygma berzerk # Following that session, he played on Peter Maffay’s first record entitled “Dein Gesicht”. Since these first two sessions, Bertram has been on numerous tours with both artists spanning over more than three decades.

Bertram has also worked with Joe Cocker, the late Robert Palmer, Amanda Marshall, Marius Müller-Westernhagen and Wolfgang Niedecken.

Bertram plays: 16” Twenty Medium Light Hats, 19” Twenty Crash, 20” Twenty Light Ride, 22” Twenty Ride, 22” Twenty Light Ride, 20” Twenty China, plus a 24” 2002 Ride w/rivets jeff campitelli larry darrell will denton pete ellard # # rhonda smith # # scouting for girls

Rashid Williams sam fogarino terence higgins ryan hoyle # John Legend # interpol # # dirty dozen brass band # independent

Go see a John Legend performance and you will immediately want to know more about his drummer Jimmy Rashid Williams. Even though he is still a relative newcomer to the scene, his power, finesse and musicality are well advanced.

Rashid picked up the drumsticks at three and began his professional musical life in church at the ripe old age of seven. Since then he has played behind many of the best choirs, musicians and artists in every genre. Drumhead Magazine’s Jonathan Mover quotes: “At only 22-years old, Rashid Williams plays with the maturity of someone twice his age. He has a dangerous combination of chops, groove and impeccable time, well balanced and expertly displayed.” zwanie jonson paul leim harry meads simone pace # fettes brot # studio great # the days # blonde redhead Rashid has been performing with John Legend on stage, TV, and in the studio for several months and has been across the U.S. and around the world with the R&B superstar. At the start of the tour Rashid was prepared to serve as the groove keeper, maintaining his distance from the spotlight. As the tour grew and the relationship between Rashid and Legend strengthened, Rashid was given the green light and pushed to make a bigger statement during the shows.

What you get now is a drummer who is playing at an incredibly high level but keeping the music the most important part of the gig. Goapele, Eric Roberson, NERD, Benita Farmer are just a few artists that have been lucky enough to have Rashid support them.

Rashid plays a full Twenty set-up: 13” Hi-Hat, 16”/17” Thin Crash, 18” Crash, 10”/12” jimmy paxson tobias ralph reiner „kallas“ hubert PAUL WERTICO Splash, 19” Crash, 22” Ride, 16”/17” Crash, 16” China # stevie nicks # 24-7 spyz # sarah brightman # PAUL WERTICO TRIO

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wild crash “The reason I chose 2002 Wild Crashes is the combination of good sound characters and durability. Our music includes so many different musical elements that it’s very important for cymbals to be able to perform perfectly in all kind of surroundings. In delicate parts, where you have to be able to control the volume, Wild Crashes respond fast and easy to a gentle hit. But when all hell breaks loose and you need to get your message through a massive wall of sound, you can count on the Wild Crashes to serve the purpose. Just hit it and you will be heard!” JUKKA NEVALAINEN # NIGHTWISH

SOUND EDGE HI-HAT “I play the 2002 Sound Edge Hi-Hat because I admire that classic sound. 2002 Sound Edge Hats deliver a full bodied sound with a classic wash that’s undeniable.” FRANKLIN VANDERBILT # LENNY KRAVITZ

NATHAN FOLLOWILL # KINGS OF LEON POWER CRASH “I love how aggressive and explosive they are… like a sonic boom. At the same time they are very versatile and controllable. Over all, these cymbals are amazing.” ALEX GONZALEZ #

RIDE HI-HAT SPECIAL SOUNDS FACTS Ride 20”/22”/24” Medium Hi-Hat 14”/15” Accent Cymbal 4”/6”/8” Heavy Ride 20”/22” Heavy Hi-Hat 14” Cup Chime Since: 1971 Power Ride 20”/22” Wild Hats 14”/15” 5”/5.5”/6”/6.5”/7”/7.5”/8” Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 Bronze” Wild Ride 20”/22” Sound Edge Hi-Hat Bell Chime 6” 2002 sERIES Applications: Medium soft to very loud settings • Wild Crush Ride 18”/19”/20” 13”/14”/15” Live and recording • Classic Rock, Blues, Punk, Legendary Sound for Rock & Beyond Hard Rock, Heavy Metal & most Modern Metal CRASH SPLASH styles, Crossover, Country Rock, Ska, , Thin Crash 16”/17”/18”/19” Splash 8”/10”/11”/12” The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers Funk, R&B, Soul, Gospel and modern hybrids rooted Crash 14”/15”/16”/17”/18”/19” Wild Splash 10” in those styles /20”/22”/24” since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of Sound: Brilliant, clear, warm, strong, musical and Medium 16”/18”/20” CHINA very precise with high energy levels and powerfully Power Crash China Type 16”/18”/20”/22” the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for today’s reliable projection 16”/17”/18”/19”/20” Novo China Type 18”/20” progressive popular music. Wild Crash 17”/18”/19”/20” Wild China 15”/17”/19”/21”

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The 2002 is as much a celebrated cymbal sound and an icon of music # culture, as it is an ongoing quest: the repeated effort to find new Cymbal Set 1975: 2002, 15” Sound Edge Hi-Hat / 2002, 16” Medium / sound qualities in a pioneering bronze alloy and the relentless pursuit 2002, 24” Ride / 2002, 18” Ride / 2002, 18” Medium / Formula 602, 20” of cymbal sounds to match trends in music. For PAISTE, that makes it Medium Ride a vision more than anything else. Around the time of the Giant Beat launch, Rock explodes into The beginnings of the 2002 and its predecessor Giant Beat are numerous varieties. It branches out into Blues, Folk and Neoclassical intimately related to the early period of . The story begins Revival and , with artists like Pink Floyd, The sometime in the early 1960’s with the discovery of a new bronze alloy. Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, Cream and Fleetwood Mac adding depth, Up to the 1950’s, PAISTE mainly uses Nickel-Silver for cymbals. The color and diversity to the genre. Emerson Lake & Palmer, Yes, Genesis, company then develops the Formula 602 in the late 1950’s from the King Crimson and Jethro Tull take on ambitious and stylistically traditional 20% Bronze, a cymbal line rooted in Jazz and acoustic diverse directions and craft . At the same time, Led Rock ’n’ Roll that exhibits a cool, rich, sophisticated sound character Zeppelin, and take Rock to new levels and gains PAISTE its first wave of international notoriety. Yet the of energy and create Hard Rock. Further major musical factors are company does not rest, experiments with CuSn8 bronze alloy, and Jazz giants like Miles Davis, Tony Williams and Weather Report, who pioneers CuSn8 cymbals in 1963. vigorously pursue the electrification of Jazz.

Around the same time, the world is experiencing the rapid expansion # Emerson, Lake & Palmer of Rock music, which emerges forcefully from the foundations of Blues, Cymbal Set 1972: 2002, 14” Sound Edge Hi-Hat / Formula 602, 16” Folk, Country and Rock ’n’ Roll as bands like , Thin Crash / 2002, 20” Medium / Formula 602, 11” Seven Sound Set Yardbirds, Animals, Beatles, Kinks and the Who take the stage. The No.2 / 2002, 20” China / Formula 602, 20” Heavy / 2002, 22” Crash / electrified sound they generate is groundbreaking. Popular music, Formula 602, 20” Medium / Giant Beat 18” / Giant Beat 20” / 2002, 22” simply stated, becomes loud and irreverent. Ride

Keith Moon # The Who Nick Mason # Pink Floyd Cymbal Set 1972: 2002, 15” Heavy Hi-Hat / 2002, 16” Crash / 2002, Cymbal Set 1981: Formula 602, 15” Heavy Hi-Hat / 2002, 16” Crash / 18” Crash / 2002, 20” Crash / 2002, 18” Medium / 2002, 22” Ride 2002, 18” Medium / 2002, 18” Ride / 2002, 20” Ride / 2002, 18” China

This causes PAISTE to work on new cymbals to match the revolutionary blend of electrified volume and sophistication. A fusion of the design principles of the sophisticated qualities of Formula 602 and the energy and brilliance of the Giant Beat together with the CuSn8 bronze formula proves to be the magical mixture, and the 2002 is inaugurated in 1971. Most of the major Rock drummers of the time flock to the new cymbals and make them part of their sound. Drummers like John Bonham, with his thunderous power and groundbreaking style, or Carl Palmer with his dazzling speed and 2002- Ready to make drumming technique, and with his crisp, tight, and powerful playing style are inspired by and bring out the best in 2002 cymbals.

Ian Paice # Deep Purple history. Again. Cymbal Set 1975: 2002, 15” Sound Edge Hi-Hat / 2002, 20” Crash / Formula 602, 8” Seven Sound Set No. 1 / 2002, 22” Ride / 2002, 22” Medium / 2002, 22” Crash / Formula 602, 11” Seven Sound Set No.2

Throughout the 1970’s, Rock’s popularity explodes, draws ever larger crowds, and embraces Folk, Roots and Jazz influences. Two developments of the latter 1970’s stand out and will have a main influence on PAISTE’s work with cymbals. The first is the explosive growth of the Rock genre Heavy Metal, as pioneered by Judas Priest, The new bronze alloy PAISTE is already working with turns out to Motörhead, Iron Maiden, AC/DC and Van Halen. The second is the be perfect for the new soundscape with its amplified volume and counterculture advent of Punk lead by the , Sex Pistols, The frequencies. In 1967 PAISTE launches Giant Beat cymbals, which are Damned and . As ideologically diverse as the styles may be, characterized by warmth, strength and brilliance such as drummers both are characterized by extreme volume, speed and midrange heavy had not known before. Key players , John Bonham, Nick distortion. PAISTE’s answer is the creation of RUDE cymbals, whose Mason and Carl Palmer immediately embrace the new cymbals and raw power and energy stems from their hand hammered, un-lathed they thrive on the revolutionary sound. uniform thickness design, and naturally, the CuSn8 bronze. Punk

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and Heavy Metal players like Rat Scabies, , Alex Van of styles is the underlying technical ability and stylistically broad ROCK HISTORY & SELECTED Halen, and gladly welcome RUDE cymbals into their training of the era’s musicians in general and the drummers in arsenals. particular that perform a magnificent range of Rock music. Certainly, PAISTE ARTISTS the drummers of the 1990’s are well served by the selection of 2002, RUDE and Signature cymbals available to them. Satisfied PAISTE drummers in progressive , Hardcore, Punk, Metal and Roots based Rock include such able and superb drummers as Danny Carey, MID 1960’S TO EARLY 1970’S Rick Buckler # The Jam (RUDE/2002) Makis Gioulis # Socrates (2002) David Silveria, Aaron Montgomery, Joey Jordison, , British Invasion # Folk Rooted Counterculture Marky Ramone # Ramones (RUDE) Jakob Sinn # Revolverheld (2002) and Aquiles Priester. # Psychedelic Rock # Blues, Folk & Neoclassical Rat Scabies # The Damned (RUDE/2002) Danny Morris # After Midnight Project (2002/SIG) Revival # Progressive Rock # Hard Rock # Stewart Copeland # The Police (2002/RUDE) Simon McKay # The Agonist (RUDE/SIG) PAISTE nonetheless recognizes the tremendous musical developments Country & Roots Rock Larry Mullen jr. # U2 (2002/RUDE) Bogie Bowles # Joe Bonamassa (2002/SIG) of the decade and once more sets out to create new cymbals from the Keith Moon # The Who (2002) Wolfgang Rhode, Vom Ritchie # Toten Hosen (RUDE/2002) Kevin Rice # The Virgins (GB) tried and true CuSn8 bronze alloy. To develop new cymbals based on Bobby Elliott # (2002/FO602) Ingo Schwichtenberg # Helloween (2002) Stefan Arnold # Grave Digger (2002) the 1990’s musical developments, PAISTE borrows design principles Mick Avory # The Kinks (2002/FO602) Bobby Blotzer # (2002) Ryan MacMillan # Matchbox Twenty (2002/GB) from the Signature and Traditionals series and applies them to the John Wilson # Them (FO602) Tico Torres # Bon Jovi (2002) Jimmy Bower # Down (2002) trusted CuSn8 bronze alloy. In 1999 PAISTE launches the new cymbals Nick Mason # Pink Floyd (GB/2002) Leonard Haze # Y&T (RUDE/2002) Jeff Potter # The Lost Trailers (2002) under the Dimensions name and returns the 2002 to a smaller lineup of Keef Hartley # John Mayall (FO602) Dave Lombardo # Slayer (2002/RUDE) Ira Elliot # Nada Surf (2002/GB) classic models. At the same time, PAISTE re-launches RUDE cymbals Leon Ndugu Chancler # Santana (2002/FO602) Scott Columbus # Manowar (2002) Tobias Danne # Itchy Poopzkid (2002) under their original name. Carl Palmer # ELP (GB/2002/FO602) Charlie Benante # Anthrax (2002/RUDE) Michael Ehre` # (2002) Brian Davison # (GB/2002/FO602) Scott Travis # Racer X (2002) Olly Peacock # Gomez (GB/SIG) Rock music has undertaken a tremendous exploration of stylistic Paul Thompson # Roxy Music (2002/FO602) Reed St. Mark # Celtic Frost (RUDE) Julien Blais # (2002/GB/SIG) variety over the last three decades. In the late 1990’s and 2000’s, it is , Clive Bunker # Jethro Tull (2002/FO602) # Testament (RUDE/SIG/2002) returning to the exploration of the textures and dynamics of its origins, Bill Bruford # Yes, King Crimson (2002/FO602) MID 1980’S TO 2000’S Philipp Schadebrodt # Eisblume (2002) which coincide with the era of the launch of the 2002. As the resurging # , Black Sabbath, Rainbow (2002/FO602) Grindcore # # Chuck Burgi # Billy Joel (2002/SIG) popularity of the 2002 in the early 2000’s thus eclipses the critical Jon Hiseman # , Colosseum (GB/2002/FO602) # Street Sound # Grunge # Roots Rock # Space Ryan Carman # Rocco De Luca & The Burden (GB) acclaim for Dimensions, PAISTE is compelled to recognize once and Kenney Jones # Small Faces, Faces (2002) Pop # Industrial Metal # Punk Crossover # Noise Jeremiah Edmond # Manchester Orchestra (2002/GB) for all the tremendous resilience of the 2002 in the context of Rock John Marshall # Jack Bruce, Soft Machine (2002/FO602) Rock # Post-Rock # # Neo Blues George Schwindt # Flogging Molly (2002/SIG) As Rock music enters the 1980’s, exploring the stylistic boundaries of music. In 2005, PAISTE once again makes the 2002 a core series for Robert Townsend # Family (2002/FO602) # Alternative Pop # Neo Folk # Roots Rock # Ryan Loerke # Secret & Whisper (2002/SIG) Punk and New Wave, two 2002/RUDE players stand out, both in terms the future, and the most popular Dimensions models are incorporated Mel Pritchard # Barclay James Harvest (2002/FO602) Emocore # Glam-Metal # Prog-Metal # Doom- Felix Bohnke # (RUDE) of success and stylistic influence: Stewart Copeland with his intricate, into a newly expanded 2002. Ian Paice # Deep Purple (2002/FO602) Metal # Stoner Rock # Funk & Rap Metal # Angst- Bernd Herrmann # Söhne Mannheims (2002/SIG) textured drum work in the context of Police’s stripped down punk- John Bonham # Led Zeppelin (GB/2002/FO602) Metal # Gothic Rock # Gothic Metal # Pop Punk Georg Lenhard # Die Apokalyptischen Reiter (2002/RUDE) reggae inspired mix, and Larry Mullen Jr. with his instinctual drumming Perhaps the most tantalizing addition to PAISTE’s program is the 2005 # UFO (2002) Franklin Vanderbilt # Lenny Kravitz (2002/SIG) Tamon Nüssner # La Fee (2002) style in the hugely successful U2, the band that bridged the simplistic re-launch of the legendary Giant Beat. In today’s musical context, the # Scorpions (2002) Nathan Followill # Kings of Leon (2002/SIG) Markus Reinke # Destruction (2002/RUDE) vehemence of punk rock with the mass appeal of pop. Metal, Punk unique nature of these cymbals seems to eclipse their original design # Status Quo (2002) Alex Gonzalez # Mana (2002/SIG) Gunnar Spies # Mia (2002/SIG) and Hardcore continue to expand their stylistic variety throughout the purpose, as such exceptional drummers as Patrick Keeler of The Simon Kirke # Bad Co. (2002) Patrick Keeler # (GB) Juri Schewe # Panik (2002) decade and beyond, as PAISTE players like Dave Lombardo, Charlie Raconteurs, Jeremiah Edmond of Manchester Orchestra, and Ryan Frank Beard # ZZ Top (2002) Samuel Giers # Mando Diao (GB) Luka van de Poel # DeWolff (GB/2002) Benante and Tico Torres prove that their 2002 and RUDE cymbals McMillan of Matchbox Twenty, make Giant Beat cymbals the latest Chris # Uriah Heep (2002) Johnny Dee # Doro (SIGN/2002) Matthew Abeysekera # Amazing Baby (2002) effortlessly hold up to the merciless and powerful playing styles that addition to their sets, and even a venerable drummer such as Bobby Prairie # (2002/RUDE) # HIM (2002/SIG) Stefan ‚Zteff‘ Orhamn # Fatal Smile (2002/SIG) are unleashed on them. Rondinelli re-acquaints himself with the origins of Rock cymbal sound. Michael J. Derosier # Heart (2002) Andreas Brobjer # Lady Gaga (2002) Felix Keith # Aloha From Hell (2002) Don Henley # Eagles (2002/FO602) Iwan Griffiths # The Automatics (2002/GB) Jeff Campitelli # Joe Satriani (2002/SIG) In 1986, PAISTE launches the 3000, which advance the 2002 sound From 2006, the company then vigorously applies itself to new Jerry Gaskill # King’s X (2002) # Uriah Heep (2002) based on 1980’s musical trends. Towards the late 1980’s the Formula directions for the 2002 and the RUDE, the objective being to add the MID 1970’S TO MID 1980’S Flo Weber # Sportfreunde Stiller (2002) Jason Bowld # Pitch Shifter (2002/SIG) 602 starts to lose its relevance in the musical context of the times. sophistication, control and flexibility desired by today’s drummers in Heavy Metal # Prog & Jazz Rock # Super Groups # Louis Perez # Los Lobos (2002) Lyn Jeffs # Annotations of an Autopsy (RUDE/2002) Both series are quickly overshadowed by the groundbreaking the heavier popular genres. The RUDE thus gains Thin Crash Models, American & British Graffiti # Punk Rock # Gothic Danny Carey # Tool (2002/SIG/RUDE) # (Rude/2002/SIG) development of the Signature series in the late 1980’s, which utilizes and a whole new category of “Wild” models is created for both the Rock # Hardcore # Ska & Reggae # Modernism # Pat Mastelotto # King Crimson, Tuner, KTU (2002/SIG) Bobby Jarzombek # Sebastian Bach (2002/SIG/RUDE) PAISTE own proprietary bronze alloy and sets a new standard for 2002 and the RUDE, which includes Crashes, Rides, Hi-Hats, Chinas New Wave # Synth-Pop # # Pop Metal Jürgen Stiehle # Die Happy (2002) Matt Byrne # Hatebreed (2002/RUDE) advanced PAISTE sound. The Formula 602 is discontinued soon and Splashes. Drummers embracing the new cymbals include Gas # Jordan Burns # Strung Out (2002/RUDE) Vom Ritchie # Die Toten Hosen (2002/SIG) thereafter. In 1994, PAISTE decides to merge the RUDE series and Lipstick of HIM, Jordan Burns of Strung Out, Matt Byrne of Hatebreed, Pete Gill, Mikkey Dee # Motšrhead (2002) Aquiles Priester # Hangar (RUDE/SIG) selected 3000 models into an expanded 2002. Carlos McSwain of Snoop Dogg and Paul Bostaph of Testament. Clive Burr, Nicko McBrain # Iron Maiden (2002) Fabian Halbig # Killerpilze (2002) During the same time, a number of the classic 2002 models in larger Phil Rudd # AC/DC (2002) Jens Carstens # Rosenstolz (2002) The 1990’s definitely reinvigorate Rock music and give it new sizes make it back to the line-up, as contemporary drummers’ thirst for # Van Halen (2002/RUDE) Brad Wilk # , Audioslave (2002/SIG) directions. The decade starts out with the development of Alternative size becomes prevalent. Dave Holland # Judas Priest (2002) Jukka Nevaleinen # Nightwish (2002) & Progressive Rock and swiftly moves into Grunge. Roots Rock # Kiss (2002/RUDE) Aaron Montgomery # Trapt (2002/RUDE/SIG) GB - Giant Beat (1967) / Re-launched in ‘05 brings Country, Folk, and Soul elements to the table. Emocore in its PAISTE’s family of professional “2002” Bronze cymbals has already Bobby Rondinelli # Rainbow (2002/RUDE) Joey Jordison # Slipknot (RUDE/2002/SIG) 2002 - Paiste 2002 (1971) many sub varieties infuses Hardcore with Punk, Pop, Ska, Ballad, had a fascinating and breathtaking musical trip across . Nigel Glockler # Saxon (2002) John Dolmayan # Scars on Broadway (SIG/RUDE) RUDE - Paiste RUDE (1980) / “2002 RUDE” from ‘94 to ‘98 and Jazz elements. Metal breeds new sub styles, and in the process Today, as much as ever, the Giant Beat, 2002, and RUDE stand ready # (2002/FO602) Meg White # White Stripes (2002/SIG) SIG - Signature (1989) incorporates progressive elements, punk minimalism and even funk to make music history - again. Carl Palmer # Asia (GB/2002/FO602) Randy Ebright # Molotov (2002/SIG) and rap. It refines its dark side with Black and Doom Metal, while Bill Bruford # Bill Bruford, UK (2002/FO602) Oleg Pungin # Mumiy Troll (RUDE/2002/SIG) Notes: Artist Setups taken from the relevant music periods, Gothic Rock and Metal are alive throughout. # Foreigner (2002) Andrew Kearton # Brigade (2002) musical genres indicate major trends, and are not meant to be

Pick Withers # (2002) Hjalte Thygesen # Grand Avenue (SIGN/GB) complete or chronologically precise. What’s significant in all this dizzying variety, explosion and integration

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2002 series artists AC/DC’s Dick Jones & Phil Rudd … On The Road For 30 Years by Rich Mangicaro

For many of us, it’s hard to imagine doing one day, to keep it fresh, but the thing that keeps me going is the passion…I job for 30 years. Imagine if that job kept you on truly love what I do. the road, all the time and each night, you were What’s the most difficult aspect of your work? tested. If your job performance wasn’t perfect, DJ: The nerves. Every evening before the show, we do a line check, about the consequences could be huge. That’s the job 15 minutes before the boys come up on stage. You see, the Band doesn’t of a professional, Big drum tech. do sound checks very often. The back line crew does a simulated sound There’s no foolin’ around with this gig. You check in the afternoon for our sound and monitor engineers. So, during gotta be on, 100% of the time and to do it right, that 15 minutes, my stomach quivers a bit and my heart rate increases… jimmy bower bogie bowles chuck burgi randy ebright you really have to love your work. Thus is the just because I want it to be right. It’s been this way for every single show # down # joe bonamassa # billy joel # molotov case with Dick Jones. For the past 30 years, Dick I’ve done with them. That’s the hardest thing I have to deal with. All of has been Phil Rudd’s right-hand man. As the drum us in the crew take this very seriously and we all find our place in our tech for Mega-Rock’s superstars AC/DC, you just heads before a show, to get prepared. And, it gets heightened when we have to wonder what it’s like? We decided to find play the bigger cities. After a great show, the sense of relief we feel when out and ask the man himself. And for this long nothing’s gone wrong and everyone’s happy is just fantastic. tenure with one of Rock’s greatest bands, Paiste What’s the strangest, funniest or scariest thing that has been along for the ride all the way. has ever happened, during a show, that you had to fix/ correct? Dick, the last time you &I worked together for Phil’s DJ: I’ve been thinking about that. You know, I sit right behind Cliff’s needs, he was using Signatures, I believe. He’s now gone bass cabinet and it’s like sitting on the tarmac next to a jet engine, so back to using 2002’s, like the old days. Tell me about this it’s sometimes difficult to communicate with Phil. I end up lip-reading nigel glockler gas lipstick carlos mc swain danny Morris change? when he tries to tell me something and that’s difficult because he’s quite # saxon # him # snoop dogg # after midnight project Dick Jones: When we did the new recording, he had cymbals sent out often smoking a cigarette! Regarding something scary, the one thing as and he specified that he wanted to try 2002 again. They worked out so a tech we all dread is if the bass drum head goes, but luckily that’s never well for what they were doing that he decided to stay with them for the happened to me, with Phil. It did happen once, with another drummer I tour. Phil feels he’s identifiable with the 2002 sound, just as much as he was working with, but I managed to change it within a minute or two, with is with his drums. He’s always open to trying new things but feels the help of the monitor guy. comfortable with these sounds for what he’s doing now. Do you have any secrets or tips that you could share with What difference, if any, have you noticed or has Phil other drummers? noticed when you made the change back to the familiar DJ: You gotta be confident and you gotta enjoy what you’re doing. At the cymbals of his past? end of the day, you’re there to entertain people so you gotta be prepared DJ: It’s difficult to say really…I think he thinks the other lines are great and know what you’re doing. One other thing I guess I would say is but as soon as he put the 2002’s back up, we’ve never gone back. Phil don’t eat any Indian food before a show! That in itself could lead to a few elohim corona nobles toss panos vom ritchie uses all 19” and 20” crashes with 14” hats and since we’ve gone back to problems, least of which would be changing a bass drum head. Most # Moderatto # robi draco rosa # the tubes # die toten hosen the 2002s, eveyone’s happy. They just work so well for this music, they’re importantly, have a passion for what you’re doing. durable and just do the job. We did a photo shoot before the tour and there’s a nice overhead shot of his kit, up on Paiste’s website that shows the cymbals really well.

Dick, how and when did you and Phil meet? DJ: I got the job in 1980. I just finished working with Jethro Tull as the assistant to the monitor engineer, funny enough. I was looking for a drum tech job and bumped into Jake Berry who was the Production Manager for AC/DC. He told me they were looking for a drum tech and I was one of 3 guys they considered. I ended up getting the job and they told me they would try me out for 3 months and if I worked out all right, we would then george schwindt steve sinatra jakob sinn gunnar spies talk about more work. That was 30 years ago. # flogging molly # little big town # revolverheld # mia That’s got to be a record, working with one band for that long! DJ: Rich, I consider myself very lucky and it’s been a dream for me, really. The guys in the band are such gentlemen…every one of them. I can’t remember how many shows I’ve done with them, but with every show, they have always put in 100% - every show. They truly love what they do and considering their consistent success, there’s the proof.

What would you say are the most important factors about your job? DJ: You have to have a real passion for what you do. You have to greatly respect the artist you’re working for. I have a set routine that I follow every Phil Rudd’s “Black Ice” Touring Cymbal Set: From left to right jeremy thompson stephen van haestregt flo weber BRAD WILK day and by maintaining that routine, I cover all the areas I need to cover. I 14“ 2002 Medium Hi-Hat 20“ 2002 Crash 19“ 2002 Crash # nashville pussy # within temptation # sportfreunde stiller # RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE make sure when Phil sits down on the kit, that it’s exactly the same every 20“ 2002 Crash 20“ 2002 Crash 19“ 2002 Crash night, so he’s immediately comfortable. I try to learn something new every 19“ 2002 Crash 19“ 2002 Crash

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Joey Jordison # Slipknot

WILD CRASH “When you incorporate a RUDE Wild Crash into your Paiste cymbal set up, you will hear just why they call them ‘WILD’. I added two on my set up and by the second day they had my other RUDEs smoking and drinking...I said they were WILD!” CHARLIE BENANTE # ANTHRAX

MEGA POWER RIDE “While travelling to Switzerland, to collaborate on the specifics of this cymbal, I discovered a greater knowledge of exactly what I wanted from my ride and I hope that you enjoy it as much as I have come to love it. If you want the loudest, most aggressive sound possible for a ride, then ‘The Eclipse’ should rank among your top choices.” JOHN DOLMAYAN # SCARS ON BROADWAY

NOVO CHINA “I use two 20” Rude Novos in my setup. I love the immediacy of these cymbals…they spit and then disappear. They are plenty ‘RUDE’ with lots of cut...just what I like in a China.” TOMMY ALDRIDGE # THIN LIZZY

FACTS

Since: 1980 RIDE HI-HAT Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 Bronze” Ride/Crash 20” Hi-Hat 14” rude series Power Ride 20” Wild Hats 14” Applications: Medium loud to extremely loud • Live and Mega Power Ride 24” Sound Edge Hi-Hat 14” The Original Punk & Metal Sound recording • Punk, Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Rock/Metal Crossover Styles & Derivatives, and contemporary styles rooted CRASH SPLASH in/or similar to those styles Thin Crash 16”/17”/18”/19”/20” Splash 10” These definitely different cymbals were inspired by the revolution of punk and Crash/Ride 16”/17”/18”/19” metal during the late 1970s. RUDE continues to be the leading choice of sound Sound: Raw, metallic, powerful, lively, sparkling, bright, icy and Wild Crash 17”/18”/19”/20” CHINA energetic with heavy mid-range harmonics and powerful, cutting China 18”/20” for raw, merciless and powerful musical energy in Rock, Metal, and Punk. characteristics Novo China 18”/20”

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rude series artists

tommy aldridge craig anderson felix bohnke paul bostaph # thin lizzy # ignite # edguy # testament

jordan burns dave culross sir G. gordon heckaman # strung out # # die apokalyptischen reiter # powerman 5000

Matt Byrne of hatebreed

reflects on his early influences and bobby jarzombek peeter jogioja Dave Lombardo simon mckay why he plays Paiste Rude cymbals # sebastian bach # independent # Slayer # the agonist

I began playing the drums when I was 13 years old. I tried playing I did some research and found that these players had Paiste RUDE guitar first but failed miserably. I was set up to fail with that one, cymbals somewhere in their set up. I wanted to be one of those actually. Taking lessons from a “church-lady” type who only shows players that achieved that same type of “trademark” and identity in you basic chords to songs like “Kumbaya” on an acoustic guitar is my playing, so I worked these RUDE cymbals into my set up. The in no-way studying and emulating the shredding of Eddie Van Halen, physical appearance of the cymbals became the icing on the cake. , etc. that had attracted me to the instrument in the first No other cymbals in the world have the raw, dirty, earthy, natural- place. So, I gave the drums a shot. metal looking texture of the RUDE. They’re “mean” looking and are a perfect compliment to the heavy metal/hardcore stage show. I was heavily influenced by John Bonham, Dave Lombardo, Alex Van Halen, Nicko McBrain and Charlie Benante. I wanted to use I think my band mates have come to realize the role my RUDE aquiles priester marky ramone markus reinke eric stock the equipment that they used and to sound just like them. Being a cymbals play in our recorded and live sound. They are very # hangar # the ramones # dEstruction # stroke 9 young drummer, the ultimate equipment for me was Paiste cymbals distinctive and powerful. Many a night have we come off stage with because that was the stuff many of my favorite metal guys were our ears ringing saying- “God damn, that thing is LOUD!!!” (referring using. to my 20” RUDE Ride/Crash).

The first time I heard the RUDE cymbals was on the earlier recordings of Van Halen and Anthrax. On certain songs from both bands, they would be riding this crash cymbal and creating this huge, consistent, dark wash that was stronger than any other cymbal sounds I had heard on previous records from anyone. The sound was so consistent and loud, yet completely uncommon and non- traditional. It was such a “trademark” sound that only they seemed to have. It was part of their identity. scott travis charlie zeleny diesEl horgh # judas priest # behold the arctopus # crossbreed # immortal

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MULTI-FUNCTIONAL 24“ “I love my Giant Beat’s. They are explosive without being harsh. They are extremely musical and don’t overpower my kit…to me balance is everything. My 24’’ Giant Beat sounds great, the bell sings and crashes beautifully. What more could you want?” BOBBY RONDINELLI # THE LIZARDS

hI-HAT “When I started playing drums at 12, I played on a vintage 15” hi-hat. The Giant Beat 15” Hi-Hat is the best I’ve ever played since then. It’s got a great mix between vintage and PATRICK KEELER # THE RACONTEURS new. It sounds great whether you play soft, closed, or if you’re really banging on it open. So far I have not broken one!” SAMUEL GIERS # MANDO DIAO

mULTI-FUNCTIONAL 20“ “I like that the 20” falls into a ‘cymbal’ category and not just a ‘crash’ category, it’s made to crash but it’s also meant to ride. Whether I use it live or in the studio, the 20” is a full spectrum cymbal… from a whisper to a scream. I’ve literally only used the 20” & 24” on my set up since Giant Beat was re-released in 2005. They speak for themselves.” JOHN FAY # THE TRAGICALLY HIP giant beat Series FACTS Vintage Rock Sound Since: 2005 (Original introduced in 1967) MULTI-functional Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 Bronze” Giant Beat 18”/20”/24” These venerable cymbals – developed during the 1960’s rapid expansion of Applications: Soft to loud settings • Live and recording • Blues, Rock HI-HAT popular music – were faithfully recreated and re-launched by Paiste in 2005. Giant ’n’ Roll, Beat Music, Rock, Country Hi-Hat 14”/15” Beat cymbals offer the big, warm, brilliant vintage sound that takes you straight Sound: Bright and warm with a multilayered, full, dark, glassily back to the roots of Rock. splendid presence and a wonderfully loose, lively and big feel

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giant beat series artists Patrick Keeler # The Raconteurs

Nashville based Patrick Keeler is a fun drummer to watch perform. Attend a Raconteurs or Greenhornes concert and you’ll see a drummer that resembles the look, feel, and groove very similar to some of the legends in the past, like , , or John Bonham.

Although Patrick’s primary gig over the last five years has been with Grammy award nominated rock band The Raconteurs, Patrick is also the long standing drummer for . In 2004, Keeler played drums on ’s Grammy award winning album, “” produced by Raconteurs band mate . It’s been a very productive decade for Patrick.

ryan carman jeremiah edmond ira elliot john fay We asked Patrick on how he was introduced to Giant Beat. Patrick states, “I’ve always # rocco de luca & the # manchester orchestra # nada surf # the tragically hip preferred a vintage cymbal sound and before playing Paiste I used a wide range of other burden brands. During the start up of The Raconteurs the guitar tech, who knows the cymbal sounds I like, suggested that I check out Paiste’s Giant Beat models. I wasn’t familiar with them so I went to a local drum shop and tested the 15” Hi-Hats, 18”, 20”and a 24” sizes; basically the entire line. I was sold within minutes of checking them out and I bought that entire set.

“Giant Beat is a really cool cymbal; it’s just the right sound that I’ve always wanted to hear on my kit. They’re versatile, the 24” feels great to play and it has a great wash. All of the sizes have a large sustain and what I really like about them is they remind me of the old ELP, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, and Led Zeppelin records that I still listen too. Giant Beat is the reason why I applied for an endorsement with Paiste. It’s just about the only cymbal that I play for all my musical settings.” dennis holt ryan mac Millan nick mason michael miley # nashville studios # matchbox twenty # pink floyd # rival sons Patrick Keeler’s set up consists of all Giant Beat: 15” Hi-Hat, 18”, 20”, & 24” Multi-Functional

Samuel Giers

lou molino olly peacock jason smith luka van de poel # Mando Diao # # gomez # jason smith trio # dewolff Samuel started playing drums at the age of 12 years and immediately put together a band with his two friends. Soon after he took his first drum lesson and at the age of 15 he knew what his passion was – playing the drums! After finishing 9th grade Samuel went to a music gymnasium and that’s where he first met with Daniel Haglund, Mando Diao’s first organ player.

Mando Diao is a band from Borlänge, Sweden. The band got their breakthrough with the release of the album “Hurricane Bar”. The song “God Knows” was featured in the FIFA’06 soccer video game and the popularity of the band exploded over night. In 2009, the mark walker band released a new album “Give Me Fire” and the first single “Dance # With Somebody” was a serious charts breaker, being number 1 all over Europe.

Mando Diao is constantly touring and their fan base is rising with each performance. Samuel’s trademark is his energetic and groovy drumming style that he lays down on his rather minimalistic retro drum set.

Samuel plays: 15” Giant Beat Hi-Hats, 18” & 19” 2002 Wild Crash, 24” Giant Beat Multi-Functional

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METAL CRASH “Satisfying in virtually every aspect, Paiste’s Alpha Metal Crash has an unparalleled level of durability and facilitates dexterity, clean consistency, and precision. It is impossible for anyone to require anything more in a crash cymbal.” STEVEN SPENCE # BLACK TIDE

ROCK HATS “I love my Alpha Rock Hats. They’re loud, bright, and they take a beating. They cut right through the music to stand out; Jeremy Spencer so perfect for metal.” # Five Finger Death Punch DAVE WITTE # MUNICIPAL WASTE

METAL SPLASH “The Alpha Metal Splash f…ing cuts super deep through any mix! Not only is it the archetypal splash sound, but when I hit this thing the whole world hears it!” MATT KUYKENDALL # ALL SHALL PERISH

FACTS RIDE HI-HAT Since: 2006 Full Ride 20” Medium Hats 13”/14” Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as “2002 Groove Ride 21” Rock Hats 14”/15” Alpha SERIES Bronze” Rock Ride 20”/22”/24”New Sound Edge Hi-Hat 14” The Smart Choice for Serious Sound Metal Ride 20” New Metal Edge Hats 14” Applications: All volume settings • Live and recording • Rock, Metal, Pop, Country, CRASH SPLASH New & Updated for 2010: Modern high energy cymbals manufactured using Latin, R&B and general use in a variety of Thin Crash 14”/16”/17”/18” Thin Splash 8”/10” music styles Medium Crash 14”/16”/18” Metal Splash 10”/12” top-notch hi-tech processes, enhanced by traditional hand hammering, and hand Rock Crash 16”/17”/18”/19”/20” polished to a mirror perfect finish for unsurpassed quality, first class sound and Sound: Bright, crisp, energetic, powerful, New Metal Crash 17”/18”/19”/20” CHINA and cutting with clarity, warmth, and tonal China 14”/16”/18” musicality. definition New = New Models for 2010 Rock China 18”

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on the road with chris cornell By Jason sutter

Last summer was a killer experience on the road with Chris Cornell One of the highlights of this tour was a trip to the famous Paiste in support of his new CD, “SCREAM”. Our summer tour schedule Factory while we were playing in Zurich! It was absolutely amazing Tommy Portimo consisted of hitting many major venues and festivals in Europe. We and everyone there was super cool. I got an up close look at all that did a three week tour of France supporting the amazing Lenny Kravitz! goes into making these amazing instruments called cymbals... but not # Sonata Arctica He was fantastic and super cool. Lenny sat behind my drums at sound just any cymbals PAISTE!! I was blown away at the craftsmanship and check and said it was like sitting behind the wheel of a Cadillac!! He dedication from all the workers and artisans. It is no wonder they are In 1995, at the young age of 14, Tommy sounded great of course and told me there are no cymbals for him so consistent and sound as amazing as they do! I even got to hammer Portimo joined the Finnish power metal other than PAISTE and that nothing else will do for his show! my own cymbal. Super cool! band Sonata Arctica (originally called Tricky Beans). Their later works (most notably “The The best part of the tour (other than our shows) was getting to hang We played all over Europe. A cool club in Prague one night, then a Days of Grays”, “Unia” and a few tracks on with the fantastic Franklin Vanderbilt who was out drumming with 20,000 seat festival in Sweden the next. We played an insane Norway “Reckoning Night”) contain some elements Lenny! He tore it up nightly and it was a drum lesson in groove for me! festival where Meshuggah opened for us and then Korn followed us typical of progressive metal. It was rad to be able to get to hang on the road with a fellow Paiste (talk about having to be on my game)! There were some pretty serious drum bro!! We actually use the exact same drums and sizes as well as drummers we toured with so it’s always high priority to play my best In 1999, the band got signed to Spinefarm sticks and of course cymbals!! night after night and represent my Paiste peeps!!!! Records and released their debut album “Ecliptica”. All six of the Sonata Arctica Immediately after supporting Lenny, Chris began hitting the European It was the tour of a lifetime and I look forward to where the next albums and their live DVD reached gold status Festival circuit. We were overseas for over 2 months experiencing one will take me. One thing for sure is that I will be armed with the in Finland. Currently the band is touring the the great sites, food and lots of rock!! We were alternating between consistency, dependability and diversity of my Paiste cymbals. If you world, supporting their latest effort: “The Days club headliners and massive festival shows so it was the best of both haven’t checked out all Paiste has to offer head to your local music of Grays”. worlds!! store and get in the game! Hope you are all rocking out there and feel For the festivals and bigger venues I turn to my trusty Alphas that cut free to check out jasonsutter.com for more tour dates and info and Tommy plays the Alpha series: 20” Heavy a bit more and are super loud but still really musical. I use two Alpha remember we are the luckiest people in the world...WE PLAY DRUMS!! Ride, 16” Rock Crash, 17” Rock Crash, 18” 20” Rock Crashes, a 21” Groove Ride and a 19” Rock Crash and the Keep rockin’!!! Rock Crash, 19” Rock Crash, 10” Metal 15” Rock Hats which rule!! I also use an 8” Alpha Thin Splash along Splash, 12” Metal Splash, 14” Rock Hats, 14” with my all-time favorite ride cymbal, the 24” 2002 Ride. Cheers, Sutter Medium Hats, 18” Rock China

Charlie Paxson # Mylene Farmer, Himuro

At the young age of thirty-two, one might think that Charlie Paxson’s resume belongs to a drummer who has been deeply rooted in the music scene for over twenty years. Throughout his ten years of activity in the business after attending Berklee College of Music, Charlie has worked with top acts such as James Blunt, Rickie Lee Jones, Anastacia, , , Colin Hay, , , Avril Lavigne, and Tony Hawk. These are just a few names that this Los Angeles based musician has worked for over his stellar career.

To give you a stronger grasp of how talented and in demand Charlie is, over the last eight months two of the world’s biggest pop stars – Mylene Farmer (France) and Kyosuke Himuro (Japan) – hired Charlie for back-to-back stadium tours in each of their respected countries. His proven versatility behind the drum kit is what makes him sought after by so many top acts.

Paired with his professional approach to working with high clientele, Charlie’s a very fun-loving and humorous personality. Blend such a positive attitude with his natural gift of music and you’ll understand why he is a very busy musician.

Charlie plays all Alpha cymbals: 18” Rock Crash, 10” Metal Splash, 14” Rock Hats, 19” Rock Crash, 21” Groove Ride, 20” Rock Crash, 18” China, 19” Rock Crash

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alpha series artists

mike alonso bobby amaro steve asheim marko atso ilias mallin katha mia ivann michel emmett murphy # electric six # nude # deicide # metsatoll # kill hannah # mono inc. # pastilla # dinosaur jr.

bela b nick barker jesse caraballo ben carter kevin murphy henrik ohlsson jerry o‘neill janne parviainen # die ärzte # independEnt # mark anthony # evile # josh gracin # scar symmetry # voo doo glow skulls # ensiferum

eloy casagrande jonny chops scott churilla billy copeland gunnar ritter emedin rivera brad roberts niki skistimas # andre matos # wednesday 13 # supersuckers # # blind # independant # gwar # krashkarma

cote foncea dale grover brett hartwell nick huffman charlie waymire coady willis dave witte dango # lucybell # the # the frantic # from a second story # jkb # the melvins # municipal waste # amber pacific window

anders jivarp christian leonhardt boris lifchits mike luce grom phee # dark tranquility # oomph! / t.o.y. # b-2 # drowning pool # last # fireflight

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pST 5 Since: 2005 Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze Applications: All volume settings • Live playing • Entire range of music styles Sound: Bright, clean, full, focused, cutting and energetic with full functional and musical characteristics

pst 3 Since: 2005 Alloy: MS63 Brass PST5 Applications: All volume settings • Live playing • Rock Hats Entire range of music styles Sound: Bright, clean, powerful with fundamental functional and musical characteristics

PST 5 RIDE Medium Ride 20” Rock Ride 20”/22” CRASH Thin Crash 14”/16”/18” Medium Crash 16”/17”/18” Rock Crash 16”/18”/19” Crash/Ride 18” PST5 HI-HAT Rock crash Medium Hats 13”/14” PST5 Rock Hats 14” crash ride SPLASH Splash 8”/10” CHINA Mini China 14” China 16”/18” SETS Essential Set (13/18) Essential Set (14/18) Effects Pack (10/18) Rock Set (14/16/20) Universal Set (14/16/20)

PST 3 RIDE PST3 Ride 20” Hats CRASH Crash 14”/16” Crash/Ride 18” HI-HAT Hi-Hat 13”/14” SPLASH Splash 10” CHINA PST3 China 18” crash SETS Essential Set (13/18) Essential Set (14/18) PST 5 & PST 3 series Effects Pack (10/18) Sound Fusion of Quality and Value Universal Set (14/16/20)

The fusion of Swiss cymbal sound know-how with German hi-tech expertise. PST cymbals represent a PST3 breakthrough combination of quality and value, and ride

convince with superior sound and appearance. New PST 3 & PST 5 Set Box for 2010!

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SIGNATURE FAMILY SERIES ALPHA & PST SERIES

Since: 1994 Since: 2008 Signature Hand Cymbals are the result of years of painstaking research into classical percussion and diverse Alpha “Concert/Marching” models were designed for universal application, ranging from indoor Ensemble contemporary hand cymbal performance environments. and Concert to outdoor Marching and Drum Corps. Made entirely by hand in Switzerland, they deliver Signature “Symphonic” models were created for classical symphonic music, using critical input from top international warmth, brilliance and richness in sound, and professional quality for a comparatively modest investment. symphonic percussionists. PST 5 and PST 3 “Band” are designed for universal contemporary concert, band and marching Signature “Concert/Marching” models offer wider versatility for contemporary applications with a more traditional applications. They feature Paiste quality and consistency with proper sound and function, yet are affordable sound. enough to fit any budget. Signature “Universal” models were developed for contemporary applications demanding energy and versatility PST or “Paiste Sound Technology” cymbals are crafted utilizing the transfer of extensive Swiss-based in Ensemble, Concert, Marching, and Drum Corps applications. Signature cymbals are entirely made by hand in know-how and the essence of hand manufacturing principles into our modern, hi-tech production. Switzerland using traditional methods that have remained unchanged in over half a century.

SYMPHONIC

18” LIGHT Medium bright, silvery, warm, with a light, airy crash. Light ALPHA attack, very responsive, with a beautiful, dark, shimmering fade. 16” / 18” / 20” CONCERT/MARCHING 20” MEDIUM LIGHT Full-bodied, sparkling attack, with a silvery shimmering Medium bright, full, warm, with a broad, sparkling crash. Big response, rounded off by a wide and rich sparkling bouquet. attack, swelling response, with a long, flowing sustain. Well balanced spectrum from high to low, with a strong, meaty mid-range. Medium long sustain. Smaller sizes work 18” MEDIUM well in outdoor marching situations, while larger sizes are Bright, full, warm, brilliant, with a robust, fiery crash. Solid attack recommended for indoor concert applications. and response, with a medium bright, full and sparkling sustain.

“The variety of sound choices available in the Paiste Hand Cymbal lines will satisfy even the most discerning ear. From standard Band and Orchestral literature to contemporary chamber, marching, and percussion ensemble pieces, Paiste’s consistency and playability make them the finest instruments available.” JEFF MOORE # DIR. OF PERCUSSION, UNIV. OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

CONCERT/MARCHING PST 5

18” MEDIUM 14” / 16” / 18” BAND Medium bright, full, sparkling with a strong, brilliant crash. Bright attack, with a well Silvery attack, sensitive response. Well-rounded and clean mix of overtones, resulting in balanced blend of high and low overtones, and an even, fairly short sustain. a full-bodied bouquet with warm brilliance and sparkle. Universally applicable indoors and outdoors, with sufficient quality and function for more subtle ensemble and concert 16” / 18” MEDIUM HEAVY applications. Bright, full, brilliant, with robust, fiery crash. Silvery attack, with a full spectrum of overtones from high to low, and a medium long sustain.

UNIVERSAL PST 3

16” / 18” MEDIUM HEAVY 14” / 16” BAND Bright, solid, full, brilliant with a strong, bright, sparkling crash. Silvery attack, with Clear, defined attack. Well balanced mix of overtones. Medium sustain. Easy to handle a well balanced spectrum from low overtones to brilliant highs, and a medium long and very responsive. sustain.

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Symphonic Gongs – Planet Gongs Sound Creation Gongs – Accent Gongs – Deco Gongs

Symphonic Gongs

Symphonic Gongs feature a harmonic and universal sound Sound Creation structure. The fundamental note of the gong is balanced with Gongs the instrument’s complex overtones. A good starting point for a gong collection, the Symphonic contains even Each Sound Creation Gong has its own proportions of various gong characteristics, which extraordinary and particular sound character. can be brought forth using different mallets and Their impressive, charismatic sound embodies striking points. a wealth of exemplary emotional sensations and feelings. Due to their varied sound colors Available in: 20” / 22” / 24” / 26” / 28” / and voices, these instruments also offer a wide 30” / 32” / 34” / 36” / 38” / 40” / 50” / range of harmonics and frequencies. 60” / 60” Mikrophonie / 80” Available as: 26” No.3 Earth / 32” No.3A Earth / 38” No.3B Earth / 60” No.3C Earth / 11” No.8 Chakra Head / 14” No.9 Chakra Chest / 16” No.10 Chakra Abdomen

Accent Gongs

Accent Gongs are special gongs with an aggressive, foaming, and lively sound character. A multitude of sounds may be achieved with various playing techniques.

Available in: 7” / 10” / 13” / 22”

Planet Gongs

Planet Gongs resemble Symphonic Gongs in character, but feature a strong fundamental note tuned to represent a natural harmonic series based on the orbital properties of the Sun, the Earth, the Moon and the other planets. Planet Gongs resonate harmonically with the cycles of the solar system, communicating to us what has been known since antiquity as the “music of the spheres”. Deco Gongs

Essentially, the Deco is a miniature Symphonic Gong. The instrument Available as: 38” C#2 Earth / 38” B1 Sun / 36” C2# Pluto / 32” C#2 produces a fascinating and wonderfully exotic sound. True gongs with Mercury / 32” D2 Mars / 32” D2 Saturn / 30” F2 Platonic Year / 28” F#2 complex harmonics, they make a unique and decorative addition to your Jupiter / 28” G2 Sidereal Day / 24” A2 Venus / 24” G#2 Uranus / 24” personal or musical environment. G#2 Neptune / 24” G#2 Sydonic Year / 24” A#2 Sidereal Moon / 32” D#2 Chiron / 32” E2 Niburu / 38” C2 Sedna Available in: 7” / 10” / 13” (also as Set incl. Wall Hanger or Floor Stand)

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Mikey Martin # Shiny Toy Guns The Police # Stewart Copeland - “Message in The bottle” L atest “The Hi-Hat work, groove and feel of that song is great. Every drummer, whether they know it or Artists & not, has coped one of his grooves.” U2 # Larry Mullen Jr. - “Sunday Bloody Sunday” Cymbals Pink Floyd # Nick Mason - “Hey You” “His snare and cymbal sound and airiness of the tune is what makes it. The drum fills Nick places News are perfect and tasteful.”

Elias Mallin # Kill Hannah Tool # Danny Carey - “The Pot” “Danny’s just slamming on it. The blistering single stroke fills out of the bridges and going to the China a few measures before the last chorus ends was pure genius.” HIM # Gas Lipstick - “Sweet 666” Slipknot # Joey Jordison - “Pulse Of The Maggots”

Svend Lerche # The Daylights Toto # Jeff Porcaro - “Hold The Line” “This song pretty much hooked me into my passion for music and wanting to play drums.” Led Zeppelin # John Bonham - “Rock n’ Roll” Paiste On The Net Blonde Redhead # Simone Pace - “23” “The entire record is a really nice piece of music. Simone Pace has a great sound and very innovative grooves throughout the entire record.” We highly recommend you to visit www.paiste. com where you can effortlessly browse through Eric Slick # Adrian Belew all our products Bill Bruford (Instructional Video) - “Bruford and The Beat”

Tool # Danny Carey - “AEnima” - get detailed information about each model, Fantomas # Dave Lombardo - “Amenaza Al Mundo” - zoom in to view the texture of each cymbal “Amenaza Al Mundo” had a tremendous effect on me as a musician. Dave is like a searing ball of fire straight from hell; a light speed version of John Bonham. His cymbal sounds on this album - listen to its sound, are beautiful.” - compare sounds in the “Soundroom”, - and print your own personalized Paiste catalog Jeff Potter # The Lost Trailers in the “My Own Catalog” feature Pat Green # Justin Pollard - “Carry On” # John Dolmayan - “Dreaming” Paiste.com is an endless source of online “This tune is somewhere between a marching, punk rock beat, and total chaos. It has a simple information for consumers and retailers who yet very powerful style to it.” are eager to learn more about the company’s The Police # Stewart Copeland - “Walking On The Moon” philosophy, history and artists. “The Hi-Hat work he does on this tune is great. He’s an innovator and rock pioneer.”

Danny Morris # After Midnight Project Death Cab For Cutie # Jason McGerr - “Plans” “McGerr’s choice of grooves and fills are beautifully executed. There is something special about every track and you can tell a lot of thought, feel and heart were put into making a great album!” Anita Baker # Ricky Lawson - “Sweet Love” A Perfect Circle # Josh Freese - “The Outsider” “The crashes pierce me to the core and I love those hi-hats.”

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Originally formed in 2004, Set Your Goals is an American Punk Rock band from the San Francisco Bay area. Hailed by magazines such as Alternative Press & AMP Magazines, the band has quickly risen to become the next big band in the Punk Rock scene.

If you have not had the chance to listen to Set Your Goal’s music or witness the band’s performance, you need to do yourself a favor and check them out. More importantly, you need to familiarize yourself with Mike Ambrose and his drum set playing. Mike’s is one of Punk Rock’s new breed of drummers who are defining this unique style of music today. His blazing speed, endless power and precise chops placement on the drum kit is not an easy feat to pull off night after night.

The band’s explosive energy throughout an entire show seeps out to the thousands of kids, resulting in fanatical fans reciting the band’s lyrics, tornado-like mosh pits, and sporadic stage dives on to the brave viewers in the front row below. Attend a Set Your Goals show and you’ll experience excitement and chaos at the show from beginning to end.

Mike’s set up only consists of a few cymbals but he uses them to their fullest potential. His primary set up consists of mostly Alpha Rock models: 14” Rock Hats, 19”/20” Rock Crashes, 18” Alpha China, and a 21” Groove Ride. Our cymbal application guide is a classification system that serves as a guideline in selecting a particular Paiste cymbal for any specific style of music that drum- CYMBAL APPLICATION GUIDE 2010 mers or percussionists play. Whether you play Hard Rock or Big Band, our guide will help you select the ideal Paiste cymbal for you. This system serves as a guide to advise you on selecting cymbals based on your preference of music and it should not be considered a hard rule for your cymbal selection process.

 Acoustic Low Volume Volume Level: soft to medium low Instrumentation: traditional acoustic instruments Rhythmic Articulation: subtle, sparse, limited to general accents Music Styles: Folk, Traditional Blues, Early Jazz, Ethnic & Native Cultural Styles

 Traditional Medium Volume SIGNATURE «TRADITIONALS» SIGNATURE TWENTY GIANT BEAT ALPHA PST 5 Volume Level: soft to medium Instrumentation: mostly acoustic RIDE MULTI RIDE RIDE RIDE RIDE instruments, prominent wind & brass  Dry Crisp Ride 20"  Giant Beat 18"/20"/24"  Full Ride 20"  Light Ride 20"/22"  Light Ride 20"/22"  Medium Ride 20" instrumentation  Full Ride 20"  Groove Ride 21"  Light Flat Ride 20"  Ride 20"/21"/22"  Rock Ride 20"/22" Rhythmic Articulation: refined articulation,  Dry Ride 20" HI-HAT  Rock Ride 20"/22"/24"  Medium Heavy Ride 20" advanced syncopated rhythms  Bright Ride 20"  Hi-Hat 14"/15"  Metal Ride 20" CRASH CRASH Music Styles: Big Band, Swing, Bebop,  Dry Heavy Ride 20"/21" CRASH  Thin Crash 16"/17"/18"  Thin Crash 14"/16"/18"  Dark Metal Ride 20"/22" CRASH Blues, Traditional Latin Styles  Thin Crash 16"/17"/18"  Crash 16"/17"/18"/19"/20"  Medium Crash 16"/17"/18"  Blue Bell Ride 22"  Thin Crash 14"/16"/17"/18"  Rock Crash 16"/18"/19"  Medium Crash 14"/16"/18" HI-HAT HI-HAT  Crash/Ride 18"  Medium Light Hi-Hat 14" CRASH  Light Hats 14"  Rock Crash 16"/17"/18"/19"/20"  Modern Amplified  Crystal Thin 16"/18"/20"  Hi-Hat 12"/13"/14"/15"  Metal Crash 17"/18"/19"/20" HI-HAT  Mellow Crash 16"/18" Medium Volume CHINA  Medium Light Hats 16"  Medium Hats 13"/14"  Fast Crash 14"/15"/16"/17"/18" HI-HAT  Medium Light Swish 20"/22"  Rock Hats 14" Volume Level: soft to medium loud  Full Crash 14"/16"/17"/18"/19"/20"  Medium Hats 13"/14" SPLASH Instrumentation: coexisting acoustic and  Power Crash 16"/17"/18"/19"/20"  Rock Hats 14"/15"  Splash 8"/10"/12" SPLASH electric instruments, prominent wind & brass  Sound Edge Hi-Hat 14"  Splash 8"/10" instrumentation, expanded vocals HI-HAT  Metal Edge Hats 14" CHINA Rhythmic Articulation: expressive  Crystal Hats 14"  Thin China 14"/16"/18" CHINA  Medium Hi-Hat 14" SPLASH articulation, entire range from simple to  Mini China 8"/10"/12"  Mini China 14"  Dark Crisp Hi-Hat 13"/14"  Thin Splash 8"/10" complex rhythms  China 16"/18"/20"  China 16"/18"  Heavy Hi-Hat 14"  Metal Splash 10"/12" Music Styles: Early Rock&Roll, Fusion, Jazz-Rock, Soul, R&B, Traditional Country,  Sound Edge Hi-Hat 13"/14" SETS CHINA Modern Latin, Reggae, Pop Essential Set (13/18) SPLASH  China 14"/16"/18" RUDE Essential Set (14/18)  Splash 6"/8"/10"/12"  Rock China 18" Effects Pack (10/18) RIDE Rock Set (14/16/20) CHINA  Ride/Crash 20"  Modern Amplified Universal Set (14/16/20)  Thin China 16"/18"  Power Ride 20" Higher Volume  Heavy China 18"  Mega Power Ride 24" Volume Level: medium to loud SPECIAL SOUNDS CRASH Instrumentation: mostly electric SIGNATURE «DARK ENERGY»  Flanger Bell 12"  Thin Crash 16"/17"/18"/19"/20" instruments, wind & brass instruments,  Mega Cup Chime 13"  Crash/Ride 16"/17"/18"/19" prominent vocals RIDE  Cool Bell 8"  Wild Crash 17"/18"/19"/20" Rhythmic Articulation: expressive  Light Dark Ride MK I 21" articulation, entire range from simple to  Dark Energy Ride MK I HI-HAT complex rhythms 20"/21"/22"  Hi-Hat 14" Music Styles: Rock, Funk, Modern Country,  Dark Energy Ride MK II  Wild Hats 14" Alternative, Latin-oriented Rock Styles, 20"/21"/22" 2002  Sound Edge Hi-Hat 14" Pop-Rock, Wave, Gothic  Dark Dry Ride MK I 21" RIDE SPLASH CRASH  Ride 20"/22"/24"  Splash 10"  Dark Energy Crash MK I  Heavy Ride 20"/22"  Modern Amplified 16"/17"/18"/19"  Power Ride 20"/22" CHINA Extreme Volume  Wild Ride 20"/22"  China 18"/20" loud to very loud HI-HAT  Wild Crush Ride 18"/19"/20"  Novo China 18"/20" Volume Level: Instrumentation: dominated by electric  Light Dark Hats MK I 14" PST 3  Dark Energy Hats MK I 13"/14" CRASH guitars, prominent vocals, includes  Thin Crash 16"/17"/18"/19" RIDE keyboards & synthesizers Rhythmic Articulation: powerful, energetic SPLASH  Crash 14"/15"/16"/17"/18"/19"/  Ride 20"  Dark Energy Splash MK I 20"/22"/24" rhythms and accents 8"/10"  Medium 16"/18"/20" CRASH Music Styles: Hard Rock, Metal, Punk,  Power Crash 16"/17"/18"/19"/20"  Crash 14"/16" Grunge, Heavy Rock, , Crossover, SIGNATURE «REFLECTOR»  Wild Crash 17"/18"/19"/20"  Crash/Ride 18" Prog-Rock RIDE HI-HAT HI-HAT  Refl. Bell Ride 20"/22"  Medium Hi-Hat 14"/15"  Hi-Hat 13"/14"  Heavy Hi-Hat 14"  Modern Amplified CRASH  Wild Hats 14"/15" SPLASH Electronic  Refl. Full Crash 16"/18"  Sound Edge Hi-Hat 13"/14"/15"  Splash 10"  Refl. Heavy Full Crash Volume Level: medium to very loud 16"/17"/18"/19"/20"/22" SPLASH CHINA Instrumentation: dominated by synthesizers and sampling, electronic  Splash 8"/10"/11"/12"  China 18" HI-HAT  Wild Splash 10" percussion  Refl. Heavy Full Hi-Hat 14" SETS Rhythmic Articulation: repetitive rhythms, CHINA Essential Set (13/18) complex, layered figures SPLASH  China Type 16"/18"/20"/22" Essential Set (14/18) Music Styles: Drum&Bass, Techno, Trance,  Refl. Splash 8"/10"  Novo China Type 18"/20" Effects Pack (10/18) House, Dance  Wild China 15"/17"/19"/21" Universal Set (14/16/20) CHINA  Refl. Thin China 18" SPECIAL SOUNDS  Accent Cymbal 4"/6"/8"  Cup Chime 5"/5.5"/6"/6.5"/ 7"/7.5"/8"  Bell Chime 6"

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