Paiste Giant Beat 15" Hi-Hat

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Giant Beat 15" Hi-Hat
Giant Beat 15" Hi-Hat

Group: Hi-Hats
Type: Hi-Hat
Size: 15 Inch
Series: Giant Beat

Weight: Top: 915g / Bottom: 970g (White Label)
Top: 966g / Bottom: 966g (1973 Serial Numbers)
Top: 982g / Bottom: 984g (1974 Serial Numbers)
Top: 998g / Bottom: 974g (1973 Serial Numbers)
Top: 920g / Bottom: 1250g
Top: 942g / Bottom: 1284g
Top: 946g / Bottom: 1270g
Top: 955g / Bottom: 1270g
Top: 956g / Bottom: 1291g
Top: 963g / Bottom: 1287g (2017 Serial Numbers)
Top: 975g / Bottom: 1275g (2023 Serial Numbers)

Median Weight (Vintage): Top: 974g (n=4) / Bottom: 972g (n=4)
Median Weight (Modern): Top: 955g (n=7) / Bottom: 1275g (n=7)
Years of production: 1967 - 1974, 2005 - Present
Sound file: Giant Beat vintage 15" Hi-Hat
Full set of vintage giant beats
Giant Beat 15" Hi-Hat
Giant Beat 15" Hi-Hat
Giant Beat 15" Hi-Hat
Giant Beat 15" Hi-Hat
Giant Beat 15" Hi-Hat
Giant Beat 15" Hi-Hat
Giant Beat 15" Hi-Hat
Giant Beat 15" Hi-Hat
Giant Beat 15" Hi-Hat
Giant Beat 15" Hi-Hat
Paiste's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "We also liked the bright—but never harsh—stick attack that was apparent on both sets of hi-hats and on the 24" ride.

Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Product Close-Up - Paiste Giant Beat And Twenty Series Cymbals - What’s Old Is New...Times Two", Modern Drummer, August 2007, page 33)

Artist/song where it can be heard: Carmine Appice, John Bonham, Patrick Keeler, Nick Mason, Jason McGerr, Lou Molino, Enzo Todesco