Aflat ride cymbal orflat top ride[1] (or often justflat ride) is aride cymbal without abell, originally developed byPaiste in collaboration with jazz drummerJoe Morello as part of theirFormula 602 series in 1967. The most common size is 20" followed by 18", but larger examples exist:Paiste Formula 602 flatride
A flat ride cymbal produces the tightest, driest, most controlled stick sound of all ride cymbals, but with an airy wash. The lack of bell makes this cymbal quieter[2][3] and most suitable forjazz.Roy Haynes was one of the first drummers to use a flat ride which can be heard onChick Corea's albumNow He Sings, Now He Sobs made in 1968.
