Paiste 3000

3000 Regular

Introduction: 1986(1)
Discontinued: 1995
Background: An extension of the classic 2002 sound, the 3000s were given added strength in the middle to low frequency range, enabling it to compete better with mid-range heavy Rock guitar sounds, especially in 3000 RUDE.(1)
Innovation: Employing a new (at the time) lathing on a B8 alloy.
Alloy: CuSn8 (Also known as "2002 Bronze")
Quality: Professional
Production: 3000 series cymbals feature a ribbon lathing, also used on Signature cymbals.
Applications: 3000 series cymbals can be used in many applications, from live to studio.
Users: Tommy Lee, Cozy Powell, Tico Torres, Stewart Copeland
Sound: Generally the same brilliance as 2002, but with added lower frequencies, they sound larger and not as clean; very explosive, extreme volume, particularly in 3000 RUDE; 3000 REFLECTOR add a glassy, shimmering quality; these cymbals are generally preferred by Rock and Heavy Metal musicians,and in any situation that requires extreme volume.(1)

Rides

• Flatride - 18" 20"
• Heavy Ride - 20" 21" 22"
• Power Ride - 20" 21" 22"
• Ride - 18" 20" 21" 22" 24"

Crashes

• Crash - 14" 15" 16" 17" 18" 20" 22" 24"
• Power Crash - 16" 17" 18" 19" 20" 21" 24"
• Thin Crash - 14" 15" 16" 17" 18" 19"

Hi-Hats

• Heavy Hi-Hat - 13" 14" 15"
• Medium Hi-Hat - 13" 14"
• Sound Edge Hi-Hat - 13" 14" 15"

Chinas

• China Type - 14" 16" 18" 20" 22"
• Novo China - 18" 20" 22"

Splashes and Bells

• Bell - 8" 10"
• Splash - 8" 10" 12"

3000 Reflector

Introduction: 1988
Discontinued: 1995
Background:
Innovation:
Using Paiste's lathing process for creating a cymbal finish that looks great, especially under extreme lighting, such as on stage.
Alloy:CuSn8 (Also known as "2002 Bronze")
Quality: Professional
Production: The Reflector finish is accomplished not by buffing, but by a proprietary process developed by Paiste.
Applications: Reflector cymbals can be used in any situation. Many prefer them for the slick eye appeal in live settings.
Users: Tommy Lee, Cozy Powell, Paiste Tico Torres, Stewart Copeland
Sound:

Rides

• Flatride -
• Heavy Ride - 20" 21" 22"
• Power Ride - 20" 22"
• Ride - 18" 20" 22"

Crashes

• Crash -
• Power Crash -
• Thin Crash -

Hi-Hats

• Heavy Hi-Hat - 13" 14" 15"
• Medium Hi-Hat - 13" 14"
• Sound Edge Hi-Hat - 13" 14" 15"

Chinas

• China Type -
• Novo China -

Splashes and Bells

• Bell -
• Splash - 8" 10" 12"

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Information from:

(1)Modern Drummer, September 1991, Pg. 5, Paiste advertisement

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