Dating Zildjian Cymbals

There are many models of crash cymbals, ranging from thick and heavy to thin and light.

Zildjian used the Round Bottom "J".

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It is a 13" cymbal by the way.

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In later stamps the Arabic appears thinner. The dates are quite uncertain and are based on stories correlated with photos, dated drum equipment catalogs, and logic. Before Robert split from the company to found Zildjian, the K's were built in the Canadian plant. 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 .



Cymbals from before that time are referred to as pre serial by some people. Zildjian Customer Service. The proces of stamping wasn't very accurate and the imprint varies. These early cymbals sometimes have writing still present under the bell. Instantly recognizable by their "vented K" logo, K cymbals capture the aura of the original K's but with far greater consistency, making them the choice of drummers from genres as diverse as Jazz .

Thanks to Rob Scott for the decode. 866-498-7882 > Cart. So 60s for yours, but further details don't really matter because both the short and tall version were in factory use until 1976.

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The year is encoded by 1 = A, 2 = B, up to I = 9 and J = 0.

The first stamp that included the word “Istanbul” used a tall narrow font, and eliminated the word “trademark” which had appeared on earlier . 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. The first stamp that included the word “Istanbul” used a tall narrow font, and eliminated the word “trademark” which had appeared on earlier . Enjoy the lowest prices and best selection of Zildjian Cymbals at Guitar Center.