Detail 01
14 inch diameter
The standard hi-hat size. Balanced between the stick definition of 13 inch and the volume of 15 inch.
Product detailSKU #1274115039082
PaisteGiant Beat Hi-Hats 14 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 14-inch Giant Beat hi-hat pair at $550. For drummers wanting warm, open hats rather than a tight modern chick.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock, blues and soul drummers who play hats half-open
- Replacing starter hats that sound thin and clanky
- Players who want hats matched to a Giant Beat ride
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Tight, dry, precise hat work in metal or fast funk
- Drummers who need a hard, clipped stick sound
- Anyone budgeting under $200 for hats
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
Sold as a pair
Top and bottom are matched to each other, so the closed chick and open wash are consistent.
Detail 03
Giant Beat series
Warmer and more open than modern dry hats. Half-open playing gives a broad sizzle rather than a tight hiss.
Detail 04
$550 for the pair
Both cymbals for one price. Comparing against single-cymbal prices elsewhere will look misleading.
Detail 05
Hi-hat, not a crash
The bottom cymbal is designed to sit against the top on a stand, not to be mounted alone.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A hi-hat stand and clutch are needed. Neither is included.
- 02The clutch felts wear out. Keep spares so the top hat is not sitting on bare metal.
- 03Bottom cymbal goes on the stand cup, top under the clutch. Reversing them kills the chick.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this include both the top and bottom cymbal?
Yes. Hi-hats are sold as a matched pair, top and bottom. You still need a hi-hat stand and a clutch.
02Is a hi-hat stand included?
No. You need a hi-hat stand with a working clutch and felt washers. The cymbals will not mount on a normal cymbal stand.
03Are 14 inch hats better than 13 inch?
14 inch is the common size, with more volume and wash. 13 inch is tighter and quicker. Most drummers use 14.
04Will these work for metal?
They are warmer and more open than typical metal hats. If you want a dry, clipped closed sound, look at a heavier hi-hat.
