Paiste
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Paiste (English pronunciation: /ˈpaɪsti/ PY-stee, Estonian pronunciation: [ˈpɑiste]) is a Swiss musical instrument manufacturing company. It is the world's third largest manufacturer of cymbals, gongs, and metal percussion.[citation needed] Paiste is a Finnish and Estonian word that means "shine".[citation needed]
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Company type | Private (Aktiengesellschaft/AG)[1] |
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Industry | Musical instruments |
Founded | 1906; 118 years ago (1906) in Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire |
Headquarters | , |
Number of locations | 5 |
Key people | Erik Paiste, CEO and president of the supervisory board |
Products | Cymbals, gongs, crotales, cowbells |
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Website | paiste.com |
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Apart from cymbals and gongs, Paiste has also manufactured other percussion instruments, including crotal bells, finger cymbals, and cowbells, which were later discontinued.