I can't say enough about Paiste 2002 Cymbals. I have all around my kit Paiste Diminsion-Signature and some Innovations and some RUDE. I am leaning towards the 2002's though!! I currently am using a 2002 22" Power ride. It is awesome with no complaints from everything like it's large bell to it's soft tones with my Promark Hickory. But I did order this 24" 2002 Ride after test driving one at my Local Drum shop. Man what beautiful Cymbals Paistes in 2002 series! I am also currently using 15" Sound Edge Signature Hihats. Maybe soon I will also try the 2002 15" Hihats. I am very pleased with the current hihats though. I have them in 13",14" and 15". But this 2002 24" Ride is just perfect!

This is the one. If you are looking for that classic rock ride sound reminiscent of your favorite drummers like John Bonham, Alex Van Halen, Bill Bruford and Stewart Copeland (to name a few) then use the cymbals they used. The Paiste 2002. This ride cymbal is perfect for classic rock, R&B, Jazz. Very versatile, never too heavy, but always cuts through the music with that sweet Paiste tone. Made in Switzerland and worth every penny!

Would look for this second hand over mucus friend. I got one used in mint for $180. By far the LOUDEST ride I have ever played. bell has to be played to be believed. Ideal for recording and live situations. Only downfall is that if the rest of your cymbal setup falls short it will show going back and forth between this one and the rest of your gear.

I bought this ride nearly a year ago and it's fantastic. My only complaint would be that the bell isn't as big as I would like, but it definitely does not lack for sound. I am a heavy rock player, and this ride is a versatle as I need it to be- nice ping in the shoulder, insane roar at the edge, and the bell, while not that pronounced, cuts very nicely. I beat the snot out of this sucker, too, and it hasn't let me down.

I bought this cymbal a little over a year ago, and its uncomparable to any Zildgian or Sabian cymbal out there. The bounce, tone, bell tone, and overall sound and appearence of the cymbal is outstanding. I have switched my entire kit over to Paistes because of this one cymbal. WELL WORTH THE MONEY!