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NOTE this is a resurrection of the lost Paiste-Only wiki (many updates are currently ongoing)
The wiki pages have been formatted for 1920 x 1080 resolution, for best viewing experience please use this resolution on your computer.
Contents
Cymbals & Gongs
- Paiste Series: Browse cymbals by series
- Paiste Type Portal: Browse cymbals by type
- Paiste Gongs: Detailed info on Paiste gongs
- Paiste Artists: Notable Artists playing Paistes
- Paiste Expansions & Phase Outs: The chronological history of each cymbal model
- Paiste Rarities, Oddballs, and Unique Items: A photo gallery
- Paiste Stencil Cymbals Browse cymbals made for other companies
Resources
- Paiste Serial Numbers: How to determine the date of manufacture for Paiste cymbals, German serial numbers, dating preserial Paistes, etc.
- Identify Your Paistes: Notes on identifying alloys, Alloy technical detail, Labeling formats, Factory refinishing, European, English & Japanese distributors
- Paiste Patents: Timeline of Paiste Patents
- Paiste Ink Stamps: Database of Ink Stamps for All Paiste Series
- Paiste Formula 602 22" Dark Ride: Arguably Paiste's most collectable and sought after cymbal, the "albino unicorn"; mysteries solved here!
- Paiste's cymbal production process versus the competition: Myths, misconceptions, misinformation and plain old bamboozlery! What sets Paiste apart from other manufactures!
- Cymbal care: How to care for, clean, and use your Paiste products
- Wiki cymbal cleaning supplemental: My journey to find the perfect cymbal cleaner
History
- Paiste general history and cymbal production timeline: 1901 - 1986: A subjective and objective compassionate history lesson of the company and its products
- Paiste cymbal line history diagram: 1930 - present day: A summary and guide to virtually every cymbal line Paiste has produced from the "10,000 foot level"!
- Ludwig & Paiste: A marriage made in heaven... until it wasn't! (1953- 1972*): The history behind the partnership and one of the greatest growth periods for Paiste.
- A conversation with Fredy Studer: The creator of the 602 dark ride, Sound creations, 2002's, Masters, Modern essential 602's and signing countless drummers!
- The Keeper of the Sound: A 2006 Interview with Robert Paiste by Fritz Steger (Robert had not been formally interviewed since 1972!)
Advertisment
- Paiste Advertising: Paiste catalogs, advertisements(ads), brochures, flyers, price lists, and posters
- Paiste Merchandise: Official Paiste Merchandise
Catalogs
- 1963 Paiste catalog: 1963 (estimated) catalog scanned and posted as a picture gallery.
- 1965 Paiste catalog: 1965 (estimated) "The story of Paiste" scanned and posted as a picture gallery.
- 1967 Paiste catalog: 1967 (estimated) catalog scanned and posted as a picture gallery.
- 1974 Paiste catalog: 1974 catalog scanned and posted as a picture gallery.
- 1976 Paiste catalog: 1976 catalog scanned and posted as a picture gallery.
- 1977 Paiste catalog: 1977 catalog scanned and posted as a picture gallery.
- 1979 Paiste catalog: 1979 catalog scanned and posted as a picture gallery.
- 1985 Paiste catalog: 1985 catalog scanned and posted as a picture gallery.
Articles
Modern Drummer
- 1978 "MD special report": October 1978 Modern drummer's first article on Paiste cymbals.
- Inside Paiste: 1985: A history and an interview with Robert and Toomas Paiste.
- Visit to the Paiste factory: 1985: An in depth look at Paiste's factory and production process for 1985 models.
- Paiste drummer service: 1985: A detailed description of the history and how the Paiste drummer service works.
- 1989 "MD review, Signatures": December 1989 Modern drummer review of the new Signature series.
Paiste links and resources
- Paiste Weight Table: Compiled by the wiki and forum members.
- Paiste Drums: A section devoted to Paiste drums.
- Cymbal Wiki Statistics: Not currently working.
- The official Paiste web site.
- Paiste 602 and Sound Creation older price research <<< WARNING: out of date and slowly being updated in the wiki itself.
Youtube
- Paiste Collector's Guide # 1
- Paiste Collector's Guide # 2
- History of Paiste (Part 1)
- History of Paiste (Part 2)
- Vintage Paiste videos
