These venerable cymbals – developed during the 1960’s rapid expansion of popular music – were faithfully recreated and re-launched by Paiste in 2005. Giant Beat cymbals offer the big, warm, brilliant vintage sound that takes you straight back to the roots of Rock.
Sound Character
Deep, dark, rich, brilliant, warm. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Even, balanced, very responsive feel. Pearly, wooden ping over a wide, deep, full wash. Big, swelling crash sound. Strong, articulate embedded bell. An ultimate classic sound, developed in 1967 during one of popular music’s most revolutionary eras.
Features
Weight: Medium
Volume: Medium
Sound color: Dark
Frequency range: Wide
Frequency mix: Rough/Complex/Rich
Stick Sound: Washy
Response Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Long
Bell character: Integrated
Feel: Medium
