The Paiste 2002 Reverend Al’s Big Ride is a legendary collaboration with Van Halen’s powerhouse drummer Alex Van Halen. Designed for players who demand huge ride presence with silky smooth wash and explosive crash-ability, this 24-inch ride cymbal is the perfect balance of power, clarity, and versatility.

Crafted from Paiste’s iconic CuSn8 Bronze (2002 Alloy), this ride delivers a full, deep tone with a lively, soft feel that responds beautifully to both articulate stick playing and crashing. Its unique sound character makes it ideal for classic rock, arena rock, and high-energy live performance.

Features

• Signature design developed with Alex Van Halen
• Massive 24" ride cymbal with powerful projection
• Versatile crash-ride performance for rock and live music
• Distinctive papery stick sound with glassy undertone
• Long sustain with dark, cloudy wash
• Handcrafted from Paiste’s 2002 Alloy (CuSn8 Bronze)
• Perfect for classic rock and hard rock applications

Specs

• Series: 2002
• Size: 24"
• Weight: Light
• Volume: Medium
• Sound Character: Full, silky, powerful, deep
• Sound Color: Medium
• Frequency Range: Wide
• Frequency Mix: Rough / Complex / Rich
• Stick Sound: Washy, papery with glassy undertone
• Response Intensity: Lively
• Sustain: Long
• Bell Character: Integrated
• Feel: Soft