Dating Zildjian Cymbals

Nov 13, 2012.

This Zildjian logo is from a 14 inch, 1038 gram cymbal. search search.



Nov 13, 2012 · Senior Member. Most older Pre Trans Stamp cymbals seem to be …. Jul 7, 2017 · So, you've got a great sounding vintage Zildjian K ride cymbal but you have no idea when it was made: how do you date your vintage Zildjian cymbal? Most people start by searching the internet and guessing at the age of their cymbal based on what they know. The old Zildjian cymbal foundry was in Constantinople, dating back to the 17th century.

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Case in point: in the '50's Zildjian switched from a 7/16˝ hole to 1/2˝, which definitely helps date a cymbal when the labels are gone (or ….

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The dates are quite uncertain and are based on stories correlated with photos, dated drum equipment catalogs, and logic. (29 comments.

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

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There is overlap between the hollow Zildjian ink on the bottom and use of the 60s stamp.



And on a more modern note, somebody has put the weight of 450 grams on this one. 1-800-229-8672. Bronze cymbals begin as pre-formed disks cut from metal with uniform . K Zildjian cymbals are known for their dark, warm sounds that harken back to the original K cymbals developed by Zildjian in 19th Century Turkey. Enjoy the lowest prices and best selection of Zildjian Cymbals at Guitar Center.



First Stamp (1929-1939) This is the “first stamp” used for cymbals produced by Avedis Zildjian in the United States, starting in 1929. 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.