Paiste is a Swiss musical instrument manufacturing company. It is the world&rsquo;s third largest manufacturer of cymbals, gongs, and metal percussion. Paiste is a Finnish and Estonian word that means &ldquo;shine&rdquo;.
Apart from cymbals and gongs, Paiste has also manufactured other percussion instruments such as crotal bells, finger cymbals, and cowbells. They originate innovations through their own creative efforts. Through ongoing experimentation and pure research, Paiste invents or discovers new alloys, new instrument shapes, and new production methods.

Paiste

Paiste is a Swiss musical instrument manufacturing company. It is the world's third largest manufacturer of cymbals, gongs, and metal percussion.

Paiste Cymbals at Cymbal Swap

A joint venture by Ludwig and Paiste, the lower midline Ludwig Standards first appear in the 1967 Ludwig catalog. The cymbals were originally made of the NS12 alloy in both the German and Swiss factories. Well-preserved Ludwig Standards will have a red ink type stamp at the 3 o'clock position. Paiste stopped making cymbals for Ludwig in the early 70's ('71 or '72) after Ludwig cancelled their contract without notice.

Ludwig Standard

New Old Stock! The vintage 1968 Paiste Ludwig Standard cymbals are thin and bright with a quick decay.

18" Paiste Ludwig Standard Crash/Ride

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