Difference between revisions of "Paiste 505"

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[[File:505 logo.jpg|thumb|right|250px|505 Logo]]
 
[[File:505 logo.jpg|thumb|right|250px|505 Logo]]
[[File:Stambul 505.jpg|thumb|right|225px|B8 Stambul restamped as Early 505]]
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[[File:Stambul 505.jpg|thumb|right|225px|B8 Stambul restamped as Early 505 note: single line logo]]
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[[File:505 16 ride.jpg|thumb|right|225px|Later double line logo Swiss made 505]]
 
'''Introduction:''' 1978 <br>
 
'''Introduction:''' 1978 <br>
 
'''Discontinued:''' 1986 <br>
 
'''Discontinued:''' 1986 <br>
  
'''Background:''' Evolution of the B8 Stambul, Early "black label" 505's ('78 to '80) were leftover restamped B8 Stambuls. 505's were not available in the U.S until ~1981, by then they had the printed "green stamp" logo.
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'''Background:''' Evolution of the B8 Stambul.
* A truly affordable pro-quality cymbal at the student or semi-pro level. Paiste experience, craftsmanship and understanding of choice materials give these cymbals many professional features. (1) <br>
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German black label 404s and 505s got serial numbers. Swiss black label 404s and 505s did not.<br>
 
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Swiss 404 and 505s made in 1978 will have the ink stamping done in one line above the bell.<br>
* Paiste 505 cymbals produce a fully resonant, vibrant sound with a controlled response. They are developed to provide the drummer with a good quality cymbal at a reasonable investment. (2) <br>
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In 1979 they changed the stamping to look like the 2002 stamps with Paiste over 404 or 505.<br>
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The German black label stamping stayed the same from 1978-81. Paiste 404 or 505 in one line. <br>
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Early "black label" 505's ('78 to '80) were leftover restamped B8 Stambuls. 505's were not available in the U.S until ~1981, by then they had the printed "green stamp" logo.
  
 
'''Innovation:''' <br>
 
'''Innovation:''' <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>
  
'''Quality:''' Advanced Student Line, intermediate, semi-pro<br>
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'''Quality:''' A truly affordable pro-quality cymbal at the student or semi-pro level. Paiste experience, craftsmanship and understanding of choice materials give these cymbals many professional features. (1)<br>
  
 
'''Production:''' Cast cymbals using more mass production (automated) manufacturing methods with some manual hammering<br>
 
'''Production:''' Cast cymbals using more mass production (automated) manufacturing methods with some manual hammering<br>
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'''Users:'''  <br>
 
'''Users:'''  <br>
  
'''Sound:''' 505 cymbals produce a fully resonant, vibrant sound. They are developed to provide the drummer with a good quality cymbal. The following is quoted from an early 80's catalog - All Paiste 505 cymbals give a true professional cymbal sound with clear character definition.<br>
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'''Sound:''' 505 cymbals produce a fully resonant, vibrant sound. They are developed to provide the drummer with a good quality cymbal.(1)<br>
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All Paiste 505 cymbals give a true professional cymbal sound with clear character definition.<br>
 
The ride cymbals have strong definite stick-rhythm sound. The multi-purpose medium cymbals can be used for loud, forceful crash or gentle ride effects.
 
The ride cymbals have strong definite stick-rhythm sound. The multi-purpose medium cymbals can be used for loud, forceful crash or gentle ride effects.
Crash cymbals give compact, cutting accents. <br>
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Crash cymbals give compact, cutting accents. (2)<br>
 
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Revision as of 19:03, 15 August 2021

505

505 Logo
B8 Stambul restamped as Early 505 note: single line logo
Later double line logo Swiss made 505

Introduction: 1978
Discontinued: 1986

Background: Evolution of the B8 Stambul. German black label 404s and 505s got serial numbers. Swiss black label 404s and 505s did not.
Swiss 404 and 505s made in 1978 will have the ink stamping done in one line above the bell.
In 1979 they changed the stamping to look like the 2002 stamps with Paiste over 404 or 505.
The German black label stamping stayed the same from 1978-81. Paiste 404 or 505 in one line.
Early "black label" 505's ('78 to '80) were leftover restamped B8 Stambuls. 505's were not available in the U.S until ~1981, by then they had the printed "green stamp" logo.

Innovation:

Alloy: CuSn8 (Also known as "2002 Bronze")

Quality: A truly affordable pro-quality cymbal at the student or semi-pro level. Paiste experience, craftsmanship and understanding of choice materials give these cymbals many professional features. (1)

Production: Cast cymbals using more mass production (automated) manufacturing methods with some manual hammering

Applications: All types of music, particularly pop and rock

Users:

Sound: 505 cymbals produce a fully resonant, vibrant sound. They are developed to provide the drummer with a good quality cymbal.(1)
All Paiste 505 cymbals give a true professional cymbal sound with clear character definition.
The ride cymbals have strong definite stick-rhythm sound. The multi-purpose medium cymbals can be used for loud, forceful crash or gentle ride effects. Crash cymbals give compact, cutting accents. (2)

Rides

Crashes

Hi-Hats

Chinas

Splashes and Bells

Other


Information from:

  1. Modern Drummer Equipment Annual 1986
  2. Paiste "Six Cymbal Lines" Ad 1981

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