The Paiste 10 2002 Mega Bell is a Swiss made cymbal available from Victory Musical Instruments, a veteran-owned dealer in Miami serving drummers, schools and worship teams across the United States.

Swiss-made, and it will outlast the kit it sits on.

Free shipping Free local pickup in Miami Financing at checkout

• Made in Switzerland
• Consistent, repeatable voice across the line
• Hand finished
• Suited to live and studio work
• Backed by the Paiste warranty

What is the Paiste 10 2002 Mega Bell?

Paiste has been making cymbals in Switzerland since 1906, and the house sound is consistency. A model sounds like that model, kit to kit and year to year, which is why touring and session players specify a Paiste line rather than hunting for one good example of it. Alloy, lathing and hammering are matched to the series rather than the individual piece.

At a Glance

What are the key details?

Why choose Paiste?

Cymbals are the one part of a kit that does not wear out if it is made properly. Buying a series you can rely on means the replacement in five years sounds like the one you have now.

Frequently asked questions

What size should I choose?

Smaller diameters speak faster and decay quicker. Larger sizes are louder with more sustain. For a first crash, 16 to 18 inches suits most players.

Are these the current production models?

Yes, current Paiste production, new in original packaging.

Is it made in Switzerland?

Paiste manufactures its professional series in Switzerland.

Do you supply schools and drum lines?

Yes. Call 844-687-4208 for institutional and volume pricing.

Why buy from Victory Musical Instruments?

Victory Musical Instruments is a veteran-owned musical instrument dealer based in Miami, Florida, founded by a working musician. We ship across the United States, offer financing at checkout, and welcome local pickup in Miami. Questions on sizing or availability, call 844-687-4208.

Volume and project pricing available for schools, drum lines and institutions.

Paistes 2002 series made rock history and keeps on going. The 10" 2002 Mega Bell adds a piercing, heavy bell sound with tremendous sustain to rock drummers setups, which is impossible to ignore even in loud situations.

Its sound character is bright, yet warm. Played with the shoulder of the drumstick an extremely powerful, woody attack dominates, flowing into a strong, slightly glimmering tone that fades very slowly.

Like the legendary 2002 cymbals, the 10" 2002 Mega Bell is also well-suited for other styles. Percussionists and musical experimenters will discover extraordinary, captivating sounds, depending on where you hit the bell or when played with various mallets.

2002s are entirely made by hand in Switzerland from the original CuSn8 bronze using traditional methods that have remained unchanged in over half a century.

Weight: heavy
Volume: medium low to very loud
Stick Sound: dry, woody, very pronounced
Intensity: controlled
Sustain: very long
Bell Character: integrated

Sound Character: Warm, bright, vibrating, piercing. Medium range, fairly clean mix. Hard, heavy and direct feel. Bright, piercing ping over a warm, powerful, glimmering bell sound. Versatile, heavy instrument for percussive effects.