
Paiste 18″ Giant Beat Thin Crash Cymbal

£271.09
Delivering warm, musical crashes with quick, responsive decay, the Paiste 18โณ Giant Beat Thin Crash Cymbal offers vintage tones in a lightweight, expressive design. Crafted from CuSn8 Bronze, it produces smooth, rich crashes with excellent articulation and a delicate touch – perfect for drummers seeking subtle dynamics and classic warmth.
Key Features:
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Size: 18โณ โ Classic crash size for versatile, musical accents
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Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze (Giant Beat Series) โ Known for warm, vintage character
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Sound Character: Warm, smooth, expressive โ Quick, musical crashes with controlled decay
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Weight: Thin โ Optimized for fast response and dynamic sensitivity
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Finish: Traditional (Brilliant) โ Polished surface enhancing tonal clarity and warmth
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Handcrafted in Switzerland โ Individually lathed and hammered for premium consistency
- Description
- Delivery & Returns
- Warranty & 30-Day Money Back Guarantee
Description
The Paiste 18โณ Giant Beat Thin Crash Cymbal delivers smooth, warm crashes with fast decay, ideal for drummers wanting an expressive cymbal with vintage warmth and clarity.
Sound & Feel:
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Warm and Smooth: Rich, vintage tone with natural musical warmth
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Expressive and Sensitive: Quick response with dynamic control
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Fast Decay: Supports rhythmic precision without lingering wash
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Clear Stick Definition: Crisp articulation for detailed accents
Built to Perform:
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Forged from durable CuSn8 Bronze for consistent tone and reliability
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Thin build optimized for responsiveness and expressive dynamics
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Expert craftsmanship ensuring premium sound quality
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Ideal for jazz, blues, and classic rock drummers seeking musical crashes
Ideal For:
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Drummers looking for warm, vintage-style crashes with quick decay
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Players wanting expressive, dynamic cymbals for nuanced playing
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Live and studio drummers demanding sensitive, musical crashes
At Drum Central we want you to be able to shop with confidence and are happy to offer a 2 year warranty and 30 day money back guarantee on all of our new products. (All products sold are considered new unless clearly stated. This includes ex display models.)
If within 30 days of receiving your purchase you decide it is not right for you providing it is returned in “as new” condition within its unopened original packing we will refund or exchange your item as desired. In cases where packaging has been opened we may be unable to offer a refund but in some cases will offer a refund that reflects the reduced resale value of the item.
We do our best to make sure every aspect of your Drum Central order goes smoothly but in the event that an item arrives either damaged or incorrect then notify us within 14 days and we will arrange a free collection so as to get the item swapped or replaced.
If your purchase develops a fault within the 2 year warranty period you can return it to us and we will repair or replace it. A fault is defined as a defect that you would not normally expect to occur through normal wear and tear and that has not been caused by improper use.
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