Formula 602 Modern Essentials

Series Description: Forged from the legendary 602 Bronze (CuSn20), offering a complete new wide and dynamic sound dimension, developed in close collaboration with Vinnie Colaiuta, handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, conceived and executed according to Vinnie’s uncompromising sound concepts for a wide all-round application. Formula 602 Modern Essentials cymbals combine the essence of the Formula 602 Classic Sounds models - transparency and stick definition - with the richness, warmth, darkness and a bit of complexity of the Signature Traditionals series besides providing slightly more pizzazz than its Classic Sounds siblings.

• Since: 2013
• Alloy: CuSn20, also known as Traditional Bronze or 602 Bronze
• Applications: Low to medium loud settings 
• Especially well-suited for recording, live 
• Extremely versatile cymbals for a wide range of music styles such as Pop, Rock, Jazz, Fusion, Blues, R&B, Country, Folk, Acoustic music
• Sound: Deep, full, rich, warm, lively, silvery, dynamic, controlled and precise 
• Cymbals that combine clarity and consistency with deepness and warmth
• Modern versatile sound character with  dynamic, potent, well balanced qualities and a responsive, soft feel

Formula 602 Modern Essentials
Crash

Sizes: 16" 17" 18" 19" 20" 22"
Weight: medium
Volume: low to loud
Stick Sound: soft, washy, shimmering
Intensity: lively
Sustain: long

Sound Character: Full, warm, brilliant, shimmering, deep. Fairly wide range, complex mix. Quick response, fairly soft feel. Rich, strong crash sound with open low end and shimmering highs. Very versatile, responsive crash cymbal suitable for numerous musical styles.