Dating Zildjian Cymbals: These early cymbals sometimes have writing still present under the bell

And 2. Enjoy the lowest prices and best selection of Zildjian Cymbals at Guitar Center. The earliest Zildjian cymbals with complete stamps (logo, name, trademark) use the letter “K” for Kerope Zildjian, and are marked with Constantinople as the city of origin. It was not until many years later that the K Zildjian Cymbal factory updated its cymbal stamps.

The K version shown above is AJ so that is 2010.

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Laser stamps started on Zildjian Cymbals in 1994. Some are very nice, some are clangy. These early cymbals sometimes have writing still present under the bell.



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Post a pic of the Zildjian stamp of the cymbal. The Avedis work includes the professional level cymbals manufactured by Avedis Zildjian in North America, so does include Canadian Ks, EAKs, IAKs, and modern Ks as well as those 1970s brilliant finish Avedis Zildjian & Cie Constantinople cymbals. Nov 13, 2012 · Senior Member. It is a 13" cymbal by the way.

ZILDJIAN A 50s/70s Vintage Ride Cymbals - Cymbal Sunday!

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The "J" in Zildjian and the way the bottom portion of the "J" curls up is one clue on age as well as the three little slash lines under the .





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So 60s for yours, but further details don't really matter because both the short and tall version were in factory use until 1976.

Canadian ZIldjian A mostly through the 70's til the breakup. Tips and How-To's .

Crash Cymbals: The “crash” cymbal – a term coined by Avedis Zildjian III – is a thin and light weight cymbal that creates an explosive bright sound with a quick decay. Zildjian cymbals from pre-transition to CO, and provides tips and examples for each era. There is overlap between the hollow Zildjian ink on the bottom and use of the 60s stamp.

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I have five vintage cymbals in my collection - a 20" Ride, a 21" Ride, and 3x 18" c.