World's largest cymbal surfaces in Liverpool

In Pictures: World's largest cymbal surfaces

Here’s a story perfect for a Friday afternoon if ever we saw one. The world’s largest cymbal has appeared in Liverpool courtesy of a giant diver. Read on to find out what the hell we’re on about.

In Pictures: World's largest cymbal surfaces

The Paiste cymbal, made from the same alloy as Paiste Gongs (Nickel Sivler NS12), measures a whopping 86.6 inches in diameter and weighs 11kg. It took more than 1,200 working hours to create the massive metal.

In Pictures: World's largest cymbal surfaces

The cymbal was used as part of the recent Sea Odyssey parade which marked Liverpool's connections with the Titanic. The story that goes with the cymbal is that its reappearance was brought on after it was discovered by a giant diver searching the seas for his young niece. No, we’re not too sure exactly what that means, either. Still, a fantastic piece of cymbal-smithery we’re sure you’ll agree.

Rich is a teacher, one time Rhythm staff writer and experienced freelance journalist who has interviewed countless revered musicians, engineers, producers and stars for the our world-leading music making portfolio, including such titles as Rhythm, Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, and MusicRadar. His victims include such luminaries as Ice T, Mark Guilani and Jamie Oliver (the drumming one).