Dating Zildjian Cymbals. Most authentic vintage zildjian was the 50s or bottom cymbal dating back to bring forth the cymbal. A manufacturer's mark that's usually engraved by laser in the surface of the cymbal or stamped into the molten alloy, especially on vintage cymbals.
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Hard to see in this photo is the genuine turkish cymbals, made in usa but it's there, it's a complete logo. Zildjian continues to follow the music and deliver the best instruments and tools to deliver your sound. Dating cymbals from the die stamp pressed into them, possibly augmented by other morphological features which distinguish late 50s from 1970s (the two eras missing the three dots issue) has been established for some years now.
Dating old zildjian cymbals
A manufacturer's mark that's usually engraved by laser in the surface of the cymbal or stamped into the molten alloy, especially on vintage cymbals. Drummers also used small but heavy brass cymbals. There are far more distinctions which can be made in the pre 1994 cymbals based on ink and trademark stamps, and production details like hammering and lathing style. In the thirties zildjian's most popular cymbal measured between 8 and 14 inch, weight paperthin, easily bendable.
