I have several magnificent snares and cymbals for sale so be sure to check out ALL of my listings right here. That’s just trying to emulate THIS OLD ZILDJIAN 20! But why would you, why not get the Original Vintage Zildjian…. Actually FROM the 1950s. THE BLOCK STAMP ERA!! ONE OF ZILDJIAN’S BEST PERIODS OF CYMBAL MAKING! The surface of this 20 is wavy with glorious BLOCK 1950s hammer marks! This ain’t a re-design! Posted for your immense pleasure is this beautiful and slightly complex and buttery sounding Vintage Zildjian 1950s BLOCK STAMP 20 Ride that is in remarkably Excellent Condition!! Check out the pictures! Cracks on this 60 year old beauty! It’s in GREAT SHAPE with a FANTASTIC 60 year old patina that has befriended it! This Zildjian has aged magnificently! And check out that wavy HAND HAMMERED playing surface!! Yes, back in the day Zildjian actually used to HAND HAMMER their cymbals! Although Block Stamp Zildjians are renown for being super warm and buttery smooth sounding, this particular one has a foot in the dry and dark shadows–just a bit. Of course it does still have that glorious innate Block Stamp smoothness to it, and it’s a little bit DARK and medium low pitched too. A beautiful sounding 20! That’s what so great about these Vintage 50s Zildjians-each one is unique. This one has that telltale Block Stamp softness to the metal, and plays more LIGHT and airy in the wash. Below is a soundfile of the exact cymbal for sale. Listen to the soundfile here! Weighing in at a lovely 2197 grams, this 20 plays like great slightly dry and slightly dark Medium Thin to Medium Ride. The stick attack is VERY prominent and definitely stays on top with this 20. The definition is subtle and chime-like, but this is not a super heavy cymbal at all. The ensuing wash is fairly contained and controlled, this beauty will not muddy up your tone, the wash actually dissipates quickly giving this 50s gem a slightly dry timbre. Solid stick attack on top. Medium to medium lower pitched. Dry and yet with that Block Stamp 50s smoothness and liveliness. A hint of HAND HAMMERED complexity! THAT is this beautiful Vintage Zildjian. Obviously this Vintage Zildjian 50s BLOCK STAMP 20 Ride is a no brainer for jazz, ballads, blues, trio work, and soul. However the fun does not stop there, its strong stick definition and smooth vintage vibe will be a welcomed addition for any funk, fusion, folk, indie rock, or mellow pop/rock rig. It makes a great foil for a bright and full ride. If you want a vintage sound, then go to the source. THIS 60+ YEAR OLD ZILDJIAN IS THE SOURCE! So do yourself a favor and grab this slightly dry and medium dark with a hint of buttery complexity, Zildjian 1950s Block Stamp 20 right here with a fantastic patina on it. And hang onto it. 60+ year old Zildjians are ALWAYS in STYLE! Check out my store and all of my other listings for more great cymbals and snare drums? The item “SOUNDFILE! LIGHT HAND HAMMERED Vintage ZILDJIAN 1950s BLOCK STAMP 20 Ride 2197g” is in sale since Tuesday, April 2, 2019. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Percussion\Cymbals”. The seller is “hazelshould” and is located in Studio City, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Model: A
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Type: Ride
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Brand: Zildjian