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== 404 == | == 404 == | ||
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'''Introduction:''' 1978 <br> | '''Introduction:''' 1978 <br> | ||
'''Discontinued:''' 1986 <br> | '''Discontinued:''' 1986 <br> | ||
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'''Background:''' Evolution of the B8 Dixie, Early "black label" 404's were leftover restamped B8 Dixies. | '''Background:''' Evolution of the B8 Dixie, Early "black label" 404's were leftover restamped B8 Dixies. | ||
* Paiste 404 have a good sound, they project and give a true cymbal feel. Made with Paiste know-how, they represent quality at a small investment. Perfect for the demanding student seeking sound value. (1)<br> | * Paiste 404 have a good sound, they project and give a true cymbal feel. Made with Paiste know-how, they represent quality at a small investment. Perfect for the demanding student seeking sound value. (1)<br> | ||
* Paiste's budget B8 line, below the mid-range 505s and professional 2002s, but still made from the distinctive CuSN8 bronze... No longer in production, the 404s crop up from time-to-time on eBay - they are reasonably well though-of by today's drummers, most of whom believe the 404s to be far superior to currently produced budget models from any manufacturer... <br> | * Paiste's budget B8 line, below the mid-range 505s and professional 2002s, but still made from the distinctive CuSN8 bronze... No longer in production, the 404s crop up from time-to-time on eBay - they are reasonably well though-of by today's drummers, most of whom believe the 404s to be far superior to currently produced budget models from any manufacturer... <br> | ||
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'''Innovation:''' Affordable cymbals similar to the 505's.<br> | '''Innovation:''' Affordable cymbals similar to the 505's.<br> | ||
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'''Alloy:''' [[Identify_Your_Paistes#B8_.282002.29_Alloy|CuSn8]] (Also known as <b>"2002 Bronze"</b>)<br> | '''Alloy:''' [[Identify_Your_Paistes#B8_.282002.29_Alloy|CuSn8]] (Also known as <b>"2002 Bronze"</b>)<br> | ||
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'''Quality:''' Entry Level to Semi Professional<br> | '''Quality:''' Entry Level to Semi Professional<br> | ||
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'''Production:''' Similar to the 2002's & 505's<br> | '''Production:''' Similar to the 2002's & 505's<br> | ||
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'''Applications:''' All applications, to include live and studio<br> | '''Applications:''' All applications, to include live and studio<br> | ||
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'''Users:''' Beginner to intermediate drummers looking for something better than an off-the-shelf pack of brass rubbish that's still with their budget... Anyone looking for gig-able cymbals at bargain prices... <br> | '''Users:''' Beginner to intermediate drummers looking for something better than an off-the-shelf pack of brass rubbish that's still with their budget... Anyone looking for gig-able cymbals at bargain prices... <br> | ||
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'''Sound:''' Not complex, but not displeasing to the ear... <br><br> | '''Sound:''' Not complex, but not displeasing to the ear... <br><br> | ||
==== Rides ==== | ==== Rides ==== | ||
Revision as of 18:02, 9 August 2021
404
Contents
Introduction: 1978
Discontinued: 1986
Background: Evolution of the B8 Dixie, Early "black label" 404's were leftover restamped B8 Dixies.
- Paiste 404 have a good sound, they project and give a true cymbal feel. Made with Paiste know-how, they represent quality at a small investment. Perfect for the demanding student seeking sound value. (1)
- Paiste's budget B8 line, below the mid-range 505s and professional 2002s, but still made from the distinctive CuSN8 bronze... No longer in production, the 404s crop up from time-to-time on eBay - they are reasonably well though-of by today's drummers, most of whom believe the 404s to be far superior to currently produced budget models from any manufacturer...
Innovation: Affordable cymbals similar to the 505's.
Alloy: CuSn8 (Also known as "2002 Bronze")
Quality: Entry Level to Semi Professional
Production: Similar to the 2002's & 505's
Applications: All applications, to include live and studio
Users: Beginner to intermediate drummers looking for something better than an off-the-shelf pack of brass rubbish that's still with their budget... Anyone looking for gig-able cymbals at bargain prices...
Sound: Not complex, but not displeasing to the ear...
Rides
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Hi-Hats
Information from:
- Paiste "Six Cymbal Lines" Ad 1981
- Modern Drummer Equipment Annual, 1986
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