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, consistency with deepness and warmth, yet providing a modern versatile sound character with  dynamic, potent, well balanced qualities and a responsive, soft feel

22" China

• Weight: medium thin
• Volume: medium low to loud
• Stick Sound: washy
• Intensity: lively
• Sustain: long
• Bell Character: integrated

Sound Character: Dark, warm, strong, exotic, sizzling, earthy. Wide range, slightly complex and dense mix. Fairly soft, responsive feel. Great for explosive, strong, dark accents. Complex, washy ride sound. A modern China cymbal with a wide spectrum for various musical applications.