For sale is a 20 1/8” trans stamp A. Zildjian cymbal, made between 1946 and 1953, when they were still completely handmade and hand-hammered. Vintage medium weight (2142 grams), which makes it 50 grams lighter than Joe Morello’s “Take Five” ride. This is one of the good ones and a very versatile cymbal. It’s thin at the edge — as was typical of Zildjian rides of this era — which makes it very crashable. Play it with a light stick, and it’s great for a 50s-style jazz quartet. Play it with a medium stick and it can drive a 60s-style pop combo.
Great condition, with no cracks, keyholes and only the slightest amount of edge-wear. It has the small center hole, so it works with a cymbal stand with a 6mm shaft, but not an 8mm shaft.
Cell phone video below - the best I can do.
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| Listed | 6 days ago |
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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