Paiste Giant Beat 18" Multi
Group: Rides
Type: Multi
Size: 18 Inch
Series: Giant Beat
Weight: 1271g, 1298g, 1306g, 1310g (2017 Serial Number), 1313g, 1314g, 1315g, 1322g, 1330g (2006 Serial Number), 1326g (2018 Serial Number), 1490g (Pre-Serial) 1502g (1973 Serial Number), 1558g (1973 Serial Number)
Median Weight: 1314g (n=12)
Years of production: 1967 - 1974, 2005 - Present
Sound file: Giant Beat vintage 18" Multi
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Giant Beat 18" Multi
Giant Beat 18" Multi
Giant Beat 18" Multi
Giant Beat 18" Multi
Giant Beat 18" Multi
Giant Beat 18" Multi
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Review: "Paiste’s Giant Beat line is quite different than their other cymbals. The Giant Beat’s color for one thing. I thought at first they look like they have quite a bit of silver in them, at least the 18″ version that I tested, but over a few months, the silvery finish began to turn into a patina, with the more expected coppery color showing through. So, I suspect there may be a thin nickel coating. This possibly gives the cymbal a bright sound, almost bell-like, but without making you want to cover your ears. They are in the medium-thin category and vary by diameter, and are categorized as “Multi-Functional”, which means you can use them as a ride or a crash. I would classify this one primarily as a crash cymbal.
The sound has a moderately bright tonality. Perhaps that is why they call it multi-function. It has a very nice wash to it which is generally neutral.
The Giant Beat is a very nice line of cymbals. They are musical and powerful, but won’t overpower. The 18″ reviewed model would be good in a medium sized venue for jazz or rock."
Review written by John E. Johnson, Jr. ("Paiste 18″ Giant Beat Multi-Functional (Crash) Cymbal",hometheaterhifi.com, November 15, 2010)
Artist/song where it can be heard: Carmine Appice, John Bonham, Andrew Cyrille, Brian Davison, Jon Hiseman, Patrick Keeler, Nick Mason, Jason McGerr, Lou Molino, Mani Neumeier, Carl Palmer, Enzo Todesco, Robert Townsend, Edward Vesala
