I Scored a Legendary Pair of Paiste Formula 602 14" Heavy Hi-Hats (Blue Label)! Let's see if I can save them. Before & After Cleaning
I just picked up a beautiful set of vintage Paiste Formula 602 14" Heavy Hi-Hats Blue Label — one of the most sought-after hi-hats from Paiste’s golden era. These things are absolute monsters: dark, rich, and full of that classic 602 character with serious weight and presence.
Watch as I take these dirty, tarnished beauties through a full cleaning process and then put them through their paces on the kit. The transformation is insane — from dull and oxidized to bright, shimmering, and singing again!
What’s inside the video:
- First impressions
- Full before & after cleaning
- Close-up sound tests: closed, semi-open, open, chick, and everything in between
- How I clean them