Check out my store and all of my other listings for more great cymbals and snare drums? I have several magnificent snares and cymbals for sale so be sure to check out ALL of my listings right here. THIS ONE IS A GEM!!! AND A FACTORY STAMPED GEM AT THAT!!! GORGEOUS ROUNDED OVER BELL WITH THE PROFILE OF A CRASH GIVING IT A PINCH OF COMPLEXITY! That is how much a new Zildjian K Constantinople will set you back. And that’s the Guaranteed Lowest Price too. NONE will sound like this more than half-century old Zildjian. Very MELLOW and COMPLEX with a lower chime-like attack!! This 20 is DARK for a Zildjian A too! None of this “homage” vintage vibe nonsense! The Original Zildjian from the 1950s! Posted for your immense pleasure is this lovely and RARE FACTORY STAMPED Vintage 1950s Zildjian 20 MEDIUM Ride Cymbal that is in EXCELLENT Condition. Check out the pictures! Nicks, cracks, dents, dings on this 6 decade old 20. It’s in GREAT SHAPE with a gorgeous patina that has befriended it! And that ain’t easy to find on a 60+ year old Zildjian. Most of them succumbed to the swings of 2Bs in the 80s. Somehow this one prevailed. And it has a super AGED GOLDEN patina too! As you can see this 20″ is stamped in Zildjian’s Factory Black Ink “Medium Ride. However it does play more like a Thin to Medium Thin Ride. Yesterday’s “Medium” is today’s “Thin”! Below is a soundfile of the exact cymbal for sale. Listen to the soundfile here! Weighing in at a cool 2046 grams, this 20 plays like great Thin to Medium Thin Ride—-it sounds like a Blue Note recording. The tone is Classic 50s Zildjian A, DRY stick attack with a pinch of complexity underneath, definitely dark, very smooth, medium low to low in pitch and mellow and warm. It has a light, airy tone but a lower pitch with a bit of chime-like stick attack. It can easily be a main ride or darker left side ride. Very articulate stick attack that is slightly dry, especially for an A. Slightly complex with more overtones in the lower spectrum. Absolutely fantastic BELL – strong enough for blues, rock, and the latin thing. THAT IS THIS CYMBAL! And this 20 would be a great candidate for rivets if you’re so inclined. Obviously this Vintage Zildjian 50s 20 Medium Ride is a no brainer for jazz, ballads, blues, trio work, and soul. However the fun does not stop there. You can use this gorgeous 20 Ride for funk, fusion, folk, indie rock, and mellow pop and rock. It makes a great foil for a super dry ride or brighter ride. If you want a vintage sound, then go to the source. THIS 1950s ZILDJIAN IS THE SOURCE! And it’s in EXCELLENT Condition. And rare as hell too! Fairly dry but still a bit dark with a lower pitch and solid bell. So do yourself a favor and get this FACTORY STAMPED 2046 gram Vintage 1950s Zildjian 20 MEDIUM Ride right here. And hang onto it. Vintage As are ALWAYS in style. The item “SOUNDFILE! FACTORY STAMPED Vintage 1950s ZILDJIAN 20 MEDIUM Ride! EXCD! 2046 Gs” is in sale since Saturday, May 26, 2018. 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