Paiste 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
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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