Hello!
I got interested in bying a cymbal - Paiste Giant Beat 14 Hi-Hats Top, but have some doubts if it is a vintage one. I asked the owner if any stamps or a serial number other than the printed logo "PAISTE Giant Beat" (see the photos), but no answer so far. And it is difficult to see anything on the cymbal.
Is it possible to ID this cymbal with such little info?
Thank you!
OK, update.
The owner says there are no other stamps or serial number on the cymbal.
Here's a reference source to help inform your opinion on that cymbal:
http://www.cymbal.wiki/wiki/Paiste_Giant_Beat#Giant_Beat_vintage
Hoppy, thank you!
Glad I could help in some way!
So far, the only reasonable explanation is that it's been cut from a bigger size cymbal.
This may be too late but, whatever you do, DO NOT buy that cymbal unless it's less than $100!
That cymbal was definitely cut down from an 18", see the side by side comparison with a 15" hihat on the left. Also, your cymbal doesn't have a stamp @ 3:00, so it was either cut off or it's not vintage.
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