Difference between revisions of "Paiste 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."<br> | '''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."<br> | ||
| − | :Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Product Close-Up - Paiste Giant Beat And Twenty Series Cymbals - | + | :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)<br> |
| − | What’s Old Is New...Times Two", Modern Drummer, August 2007, page 33)<br> | ||
'''Review:''' "The hi-hats are available in diameters of 14" and 15". While this indicates that the Giant Beats are aimed principally at rock drummers, the cymbals are not as loud as the sizes would suggest. <br>The two cymbals are fairly evenly matched, with a medium thin top being paired to a medium heavy bottom. Whereas thinner or more radically matched cymbals can sound complex or trashy, this combination gives the hats a mellowness that still cuts through.<br> The 15" hi-hats are fabulously meaty and possess a much deeper and bigger note. While they become forceful when laid into, there is a smooth, harmonic quality to them which makes them a pleasure to play. And in case you're wondering, yes, we did attempt the intro to 'Rock'n'Roll' with them. The results were awesome to say the least." | '''Review:''' "The hi-hats are available in diameters of 14" and 15". While this indicates that the Giant Beats are aimed principally at rock drummers, the cymbals are not as loud as the sizes would suggest. <br>The two cymbals are fairly evenly matched, with a medium thin top being paired to a medium heavy bottom. Whereas thinner or more radically matched cymbals can sound complex or trashy, this combination gives the hats a mellowness that still cuts through.<br> The 15" hi-hats are fabulously meaty and possess a much deeper and bigger note. While they become forceful when laid into, there is a smooth, harmonic quality to them which makes them a pleasure to play. And in case you're wondering, yes, we did attempt the intro to 'Rock'n'Roll' with them. The results were awesome to say the least." | ||
Revision as of 04:03, 31 October 2025
Group: Hi-Hats
Type: Hi-Hat
Size: 15 Inch
Series: Giant Beat
| Weight: | Top: 915g / Bottom: 970g (White Label) |
| Top: 954g / Bottom: 1268g | |
| 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=8) / Bottom: 1273g (n=8)
Years of production: 1967 - 1974, 2005 - Present
Sound file: Giant Beat vintage 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)
Review: "The hi-hats are available in diameters of 14" and 15". While this indicates that the Giant Beats are aimed principally at rock drummers, the cymbals are not as loud as the sizes would suggest.
The two cymbals are fairly evenly matched, with a medium thin top being paired to a medium heavy bottom. Whereas thinner or more radically matched cymbals can sound complex or trashy, this combination gives the hats a mellowness that still cuts through.
The 15" hi-hats are fabulously meaty and possess a much deeper and bigger note. While they become forceful when laid into, there is a smooth, harmonic quality to them which makes them a pleasure to play. And in case you're wondering, yes, we did attempt the intro to 'Rock'n'Roll' with them. The results were awesome to say the least."
- Review written by Music Radar Team ("Paiste Giant Beat Series cymbals review", MusicRadar.com, December 5, 2007)
Artist/song where it can be heard: Carmine Appice, John Bonham, André "Dédé" Ceccarelli, Steve Gorman, Patrick Keeler, Nick Mason, Jason McGerr, Lou Molino, Mani Neumeier, Enzo Todesco
