Paiste 20" Giant Beat Crash / Ride

Paiste Giant Beat cymbals, developed during the 1960's rapid expansion of popular music, were faithfully recreated and re-launched by Paiste in 2005. They  offer the big, warm, brilliant vintage sound that takes you straight back to the roots of Rock.

Sound Character: Mellow, yet cutting and powerful. Fairly wide range, slightly complex mix. A distinctive silvery breath over a big, soft layered wash. Very responsive and giving feel. A classic thin crash, perfectly suited for today's new beat/pop/rock music.

Weight: medium thin
Volume: soft to loud
Stick Sound: sizzly, washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated