Paiste 2002 10" Mega Bell

Group: Splashes (and Bells)
Type: Mega Bell
Size: 10 Inch
Series: 2002
Weight: 743g (2018 Serial Number), 748g, 750g, 750g (2021 Serial Number), 762g
Median Weight: 750g (n=5)
Years of production: 2015 - Present
Sound file: 2002 10" Mega Bell
2002 10" Mega Bell
2002 10" Mega Bell
2002 10" Mega Bell
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Review: Paiste's 2002 10" Mega Bell is a departure from their usual Bell cymbals. This one features a radical curved profile, like that of a traditional church bell. Tapping it nearest the mount hole lets off a tight "ding" sound that "loosens" up with more sustain and overtones the further down towards the outside edge. Hitting this with the shank of the stick really opened this up in regards to overtones and volume. One thing I did notice was an odd sort of hum that existed regardless of where and how hard it was struck. It isn't enough to detract from the sound, but it was present.

Review written by Bluejacketsfan

Artist/song where it can be heard: Frank Beard, Eloy Casagrande, Alex Gonzalez, Brad Roberts (JiZMak Da Gusha), Chad Smith