Paiste 505
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
- Concert - 18"
Information from:
- Modern Drummer Equipment Annual 1986
- Paiste "Six Cymbal Lines" Ad 1981
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