Paiste 16" Giant Beat Hi-Hat
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Paiste
16" Giant Beat Hi-Hat
Product Info
Article Number:
407601
Brand:
Paiste
Model:
16" Giant Beat Hi-Hat
Category:
16-18" Hi-Hat Cymbals
Price:
$581.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These Giant Beat hi-hats from Paiste are a real departure from the usual, offering a darker, more sophisticated sound. The 16-inch size provides a controlled response that's ideal for players who want a focused, musical sound without excessive wash—perfect for jazz, fusion, and studio work where nuance is key.
Product Description
- Paiste 16" Giant Beat Hi-Hat
- Hi-Hat Cymbal
- Giant Beat series
- Size: 16"
- Made of CuSn8 bronze
- also called bronze in 2002
- For quiet to loud playing situations - live and for studio recordings
- Bright and warm sound with a complex
- full
- dark and glassy shimmering presence
- Finish: Regular
PROS
- • CuSn8 bronze delivers a warm, complex, and shimmering tonal character.
- • 16-inch size provides a tighter, more controlled chick sound.
- • Giant Beat series offers a unique, darker response than traditional hi-hats.
- • Regular finish balances brightness with a controlled, mature sheen.
CONS
- • The price point positions it as a premium investment for serious players.
- • 16-inch size may feel small for drummers accustomed to larger hi-hats.
- • Sound character, while unique, isn’t universally appealing; leans dark.
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Key Features
Size
16 in
Material
CuSn8 bronze
Finish
Regular
Sound Character
Bright, warm, complex, dark, glassy shimmer
Top/Bottom Weight
Medium/Medium
Weight
2100g
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Frequently Asked Questions
Giant Beat sits between those series, offering a darker, more complex tone than Twenty, but with less aggressive sustain than Signature.
Like all bronze cymbals, they will develop a patina over time, but the Regular finish is fairly resistant and easy to maintain.
While versatile, their darker sound may not provide the bright, cutting attack desired for very aggressive genres.
