Paiste 26" 602 Medium 4143 grams 1973

Paiste Formula 602 Medium Ride 26" – 4143g – 1973 – 6 Rivets

A truly rare opportunity to acquire one of the most elusive vintage Paiste cymbals ever produced.

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This impressive 26" Paiste Formula 602 Medium Ride, weighing 4143 grams, was made in Switzerland in 1973 and carries serial number #302478. The 26" Medium model was only listed in Paiste catalogs until 1974, making surviving examples exceptionally scarce today.

Features include:

• Original red ink "MEDIUM" model designation
• Engraved Paiste trademark
• Original 26" red ink stamp inside the bell
• Factory-installed rivet holes for six rivets
• Five original rivets are present; one rivet is missing

Sonically, this cymbal delivers everything that has made the Formula 602 series legendary. Despite its large diameter, it remains remarkably controlled and musical, offering a beautiful blend of warm wash, rich complexity, and outstanding stick definition. The rivets add a subtle, shimmering sizzle that enhances the cymbal's character without overwhelming its clarity.

Vintage 26" Formula 602 cymbals are seldom seen on the market, and examples from this early period are particularly desirable among collectors, recording studios, and discerning drummers.

A genuine piece of Paiste history and a rare chance to own one of the most distinctive cymbals ever produced by the Swiss manufacturer.

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