Paiste Giant Beat

The Paiste Giant Beat cymbal range is a legendary line that captures the essence of the early rock era with its warm, brilliant and vintage sound. Originally introduced in 1967 during the explosive growth of rock music, Giant Beat cymbals were developed using CuSn8 bronze alloy – a breakthrough material at the time that delivered the strength, clarity, and brilliance needed to cut through the rising volume of amplified instruments. This new alloy, now famously known as “2002 Bronze,” produced cymbals with a multilayered, full-bodied tone that quickly gained the attention of rock pioneers like John Bonham, Nick Mason, Keith Moon and Carl Palmer.

Reissued in 2005 with faithful attention to their original sound and design, Giant Beat cymbals continue to offer a loose, lively feel with a glassily splendid presence that’s ideal for everything from classic rock and blues to country and modern roots music. For drummers seeking that unmistakable, timeless sound, Giant Beats are not just cymbals – they’re a direct line back to the golden age of rock music.