Paiste 2000

2000

Introduction: 1986
Discontinued: 1995
Background:
Innovation: This line was thought as semi-professional line settled below the 3000 and 2002 Lines. It was created as the successor of the discontinued 505 line with a wider range of models and variation of finish treatments.
The 2000 Line was divided offered in "regular" finish, Sound Reflections and Colorsound.
Alloy: CuSn8 (Also known as "2002 Bronze")
Quality: Professional
Offered as: 2000 Regular Finish - 2000 Colorsound - 2000 Sound Reflections
Applications: 2000 series cymbals can be used in many applications, from live to studio.
Users: Paul Wertico
Sound:

2000 Sound Reflections

Introduction: 1988
Discontinued: 1995
Background:
Innovation:
Alloy: CuSn8 (Also known as "2002 Bronze")
Quality: Professional
Offered as: 2000 Regular Finish - 2000 Colorsound - 2000 Sound Reflections
Applications:
Users: Rayford Griffin, Paul Wertico
Sound:

Rides

Power Ride - 20" 22"
Ride - 18" 20" 22"

Crashes

Crash - 13" 14" 15"
16" 17" 18" 20"
Power Crash - 16" 18" 20"
Thin Crash - 13" 14" 15" 16" 17" 18"

Hi-Hats

Weight Table

Chinas

China Type - 14" 16" 18" 20"
Mellow China - 16" 18" 20"

Splashes

Splash - 8" 10" 12"

2000 Colorsound

Introduction: 1986

Discontinued: 1994

Background: The Colorsound coating was previously used on the Colorsound 5 series, available in Red, Black, Teal, and other colours were available by custom order.

Innovation: The Colorsound coating looks great on stage, while giving each cymbal a slightly dry sound.

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

Quality: Semi Professional

Offered as: 2000 Regular Finish - 2000 Colorsound - 2000 Sound Reflections

Applications: Usually used live, but can also be used in studio.

Users: Terry Bozzio, Stewart Copeland, Scott Rockenfield

Sound: Slightly dry, crisp, clean, integrated