Paiste was founded in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1906 by Estonian musician Toomas Paiste, in his instrument repair shop.
Paiste is now the third largest manufacturer in the world of crash, ride, splash and hi-hat cymbals. It also produces gongs and metal percussion. Long-term Paiste endorsers include Nick Mason of Pink Floyd, Larry Mullen Jr of U2, Phil Rudd of AC/DC and Bill Bruford of Yes, Earthworks and King Crimson.
