Dating Zildjian Cymbals: 11K views 2 years ago

Bronze cymbals begin as pre-formed disks cut from metal with uniform .

For example, in the Avedis stamp the serial (below the Made in USA) begins JJ so that is 2000. The dates are quite uncertain and are based on stories correlated with photos, dated drum equipment catalogs, and logic. Most older Pre Trans Stamp cymbals seem to be smaller . Most older Pre Trans Stamp cymbals seem to be ….









Nice hihat bottom for todays standards, but maybe a 'ride' in .

Aug 14, 2014 · These early cymbals sometimes have writing still present under the bell. Dating cymbals is notoriously difficult.

Canadian ZIldjian A mostly through the 70's til the breakup.

Aug 30, 2014 · 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. (29 comments. I have five vintage cymbals in my collection - a 20" Ride, a 21" Ride, and 3x 18" .

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Oftentimes the dates are simply unknown.

It says Avedis Zildjian possibly with Co at the end.

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

The unique id at the end is 008 in the case of the A Zildjian stamp shown above, so this is the 8th cymbal from the batch 11236.





search. There is overlap between the hollow Zildjian ink on the bottom and use of the 60s stamp. 11K views 2 years ago. 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 …. The web page explains the different stamps of A.

Vintage Zildjian 20" 1970's A Ride - 2647g

Aug 3, 2019 · Learn how to identify the age and era of your Avedis Zildjian cymbal by studying the stamp, lathing, hammering patterns and other factors.

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Shop the official Zildjian online store, featuring cymbals, drumsticks, and percussion mallets. In this video, we'll look at how to date vintage Avedis Zildjian cymbals.