Ray Cooper

Elton John

Ray Cooper

About

Paiste Artist Since
June 2011

Nationality
United Kingdom

Main Affiliation
Elton John

Other Affiliation
Eric Clapton

Setup

Cymbals listed from left to right

20" Signature Full Crash
22" Signature Reflector Heavy Full Crash (discontinued)
24" 2002 Crash (Special Order)
24" 2002 Big Ride "Reverend Al's"
20" 2002 Medium

Setup Cymbals

Only standard models appear in this section.
  • Details

    Sizes: 18", 19", 20"
    Volume: Medium
    Weight: Heavy

    Sound character: Bright, explosive, full, sparkling, warm. Wide frequency range, fairly clean mix. Even, giving feel with a powerful attack, sharp response and a nice sparkling fade. A strong, full, durable and cutting crash with radiant sound.

  • Sounds
  • Details

    Sizes: 24"
    Volume: Medium
    Weight: Light

    Sound character: Full, silky, powerful, deep. Fairly wide range, fairly complex mix. Responsive, soft feel with powerful attributes. Somewhat papery stick sound with a glassy undertone over fairly dark and cloudy wash. Very versatile ride cymbal with good crash-ability for classic rock music applications. Developed in co-operation with the legendary "Van Halen" drummer Alex Van Halen.

  • Sounds