Paiste Cymbals

Paiste is the world's third largest manufacturer of cymbals, gongs, and metal percussion. Paiste is an Estonian/Finnish word which means shine.

Latest Updates

John Bonham, Japan 1971

Take a look at John Bonham’s first Paiste artist contract

By Stuart Williams

The cymbal brand marks 50 years since Bonham became an official endorsee

Paiste Signature 2021 additions

Paiste expands Signature series with Power, Heavy and Mellow models

By Stuart Williams

One of Paiste’s best-loved ranges gets a revamp for 2021

Robert Paiste, cymbal maker and innovator, dies aged 84

By MusicRadar

Grandson of founder passes

Paiste Masters Ride Cymbals review

By Adam Jones

£467

Paiste embraces the dry and dark

The Best Cymbals

By MusicRadar Team

Find the best cymbals for your budget and drumming style

The best new cymbals in the world right now, as voted for by you

By Stuart Williams

The most desirable metals of 2020

Paiste 900 Series Cymbals review

By Adam Jones

£69.59

Paiste aims to set a new benchmark

New additions to the Masters range

NAMM 2014: New models from Paiste cymbals

By Rhythm

Masters, Rude and the Signature Precision

Paiste Mellow, Swish and Giant Beat ride cymbals review

By Geoff Nicholls

£408

Three new monsters from Paiste

The 7 best new cymbals in the world today

By David West

As voted for by you