Paiste 3000

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 Bronze

Quality: Professional

Production:

Applications:

Users: Tommy Lee, Cozy Powell, Paiste 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)