Paiste 18" Giant Beat Thin Crash
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Paiste
18" Giant Beat Thin Crash
Product Info
Article Number:
328900
Brand:
Paiste
Model:
18" Giant Beat Thin Crash
Category:
18" Crash Cymbals
Price:
$357.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 18in Giant Beat Thin is a fantastic crash for players seeking a warm, musical sound with a good shimmer. It's a great choice for softer genres like jazz, acoustic, and singer-songwriter recordings, but also holds its own in rock and pop settings where you need a sensitive crash.
Product Description
- Paiste 18" Giant Beat Thin Crash
- Thin Crash Cymbal
- Size: 18"
- Giant Beat series
- Made of CuSn8 Bronze
- also called 2002 Bronze
- Finish: Regular
- For soft to loud settings - live and studio recordings
- Bright and warm sound with a complex
- full
- dark and glassy shimmering presence
- Model no. 3.20_CH
PROS
- • CuSn8 bronze delivers a warm, complex, and shimmering tone.
- • Thin profile offers quick response and excellent wash.
- • Regular finish provides a balanced look and consistent sound.
- • Giant Beat series is known for its musicality and projection.
CONS
- • The thinness can make it prone to cracking with aggressive playing.
- • Giant Beat series isn’t as versatile as some other Paiste lines.
- • Regular finish can be susceptible to finger smudging and oxidation.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
18in
Material
CuSn8 Bronze (2002 Bronze)
Finish
Regular
Sound Character
Bright, warm, complex, full, dark, glassy shimmering
Weight
Thin
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Signature series is generally brighter and more refined, while the Giant Beat offers a more raw, complex, and darker tone.
Yes, the Regular finish will tarnish over time, requiring occasional cleaning to maintain its appearance, though this doesn't significantly impact the sound.
While it can be played louder, its thinness and delicate nature make it less ideal for extremely aggressive metal styles where durability is paramount.
