Paiste Hi-Hat Cymbals

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Paiste is one of the largest cymbal and gong manufacturers in the world today. The company was founded in 1906 by Estonian musician Toomas Paiste. Originally, Toomas owned an instrument repair shop in Russia but when an increasing amount of his customers requested he build cymbals for them, Toomas decided to make cymbal making his primary business. The Paiste cymbal company now runs operations out of facilities in both Switzerland and Germany. Paiste currently produces a variety of different cymbal series and alloys along with other items such as hand cymbals, gongs, finger cymbals, and other metal percussion instruments.

The hi-hat is the most often used type of cymbal. It is actually a pair of cymbals that are mounted together on a special stand. The bottom cymbal remains stationary on the stand while the top cymbal is attached to a movable rod. The rod is controlled via a foot pedal and this allows the cymbals to open (spread apart) or closed when touching. The amount of space between the hi-hat cymbals and the tension applied to the foot pedal when closed allows the hi-hat to produce a variety of sounds. Typical sizes for a hi-hat are 13″-14″. Most are bought and sold as pairs to ensure the top and bottom create a good sound together. Since hi-hats are the most used cymbal in most types of music, most drummers prefer a high quality pair of hi-hats for increased durability.

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