Detail 01
Crash/ride
A compromise cymbal. It crashes more easily than a ride and rides darker and washier than a ride.
Product detailSKU #1274115039273
PaisteGiant Beat 20" Crash/Ride 20"
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 20-inch Paiste Giant Beat crash/ride. One cymbal covering both jobs, aimed at players building a small kit or a vintage-leaning setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Small kits where one cymbal has to crash and ride
- Classic rock, blues and retro-voiced setups
- Drummers assembling a first serious cymbal setup on a budget
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing tight, pingy ride definition at high volume
- Metal and fast double-kick work — too washy under heavy riding
- Anyone who already owns a dedicated 20-inch ride
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
20 inch diameter
The standard ride size. Big enough to hold a ride pattern, small enough to crash without a long wait.
Detail 03
Giant Beat series
Paiste's warmer, more vintage-voiced line. Less glassy and aggressive than the 2002 series.
Detail 04
Thinner crash/ride weight
Opens fast under an edge hit, but the wash builds quickly when you ride hard on it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cymbal only — stand, felts, sleeve and wing nut are separate
- 02Riding hard on the bow will wash out; play the bell for definition
- 03Thinner cymbals crack more easily if you hit the edge flat-on
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can this be my only ride cymbal?
Yes, if your volume is moderate. It holds a ride pattern with a warm wash. At loud volumes the wash overtakes the stick definition.
02How does Giant Beat compare to the 2002 line?
Giant Beat is warmer and more vintage-sounding. The 2002 line is brighter and more cutting. Pick Giant Beat for classic rock, 2002 for volume and edge.
03Is a 20-inch crash/ride enough for gigging?
For classic rock, blues and pop volumes, yes. Pair it with hi-hats and you have a working setup. Loud metal will want a dedicated ride.
04Will it crash easily or do I need to hit hard?
It crashes readily for a 20-inch. Use an edge stroke with the shoulder of the stick rather than a flat, direct hit.
