Detail 01
Rippled bottom cymbal
Eliminates airlock for a sharper hi-hat sound.

Independent shopping perspective
Paiste's 17-inch 2002 Sound Edge Hi-Hats are a pair built for bright, clear, strongly projecting cymbal work. Their precise, splashy response is intended to hold its place during high-energy performances, while the focused character also serves studio recording. The rippled bottom is designed to eliminate airlock for a sharper result. Formed from CuSn8 bronze, these hats are aimed at players who want an energetic 2002 Sound Edge voice in a larger 17-inch pair.


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What matters in use
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Detail 01
Eliminates airlock for a sharper hi-hat sound.
Detail 02
The listed bronze material for this Sound Edge pair.
Detail 03
Supplies two cymbals in a 17-inch hi-hat format.
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Its rippled design eliminates airlock, producing a sharper sound.
Yes. Heavier models are available for increased volume.
No. They are described as energetic for live performance and precise enough for studio recording.
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