Difference between revisions of "Azco"
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| − | Beginning in 1968, Azco (Avedis Zildjian Company) Ltd. started cymbal production. The cymbals were cast and rolled in the Zildjian facility in Massachussetts, and finished in the Azco plant in Meductic, New Brunswick, Canada.* (More information is needed about Azco cymbal models at this time.) | + | Beginning in 1968, Azco (Avedis Zildjian Company) Ltd. started cymbal production. The cymbals were cast and rolled in the Zildjian facility in Massachussetts, and finished in the Azco plant in Meductic, New Brunswick, Canada.* This facility would later be the original home to [[Sabian]] cymbals. (More information is needed about Azco cymbal models at this time.) |
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| − | (*) The Cymbal Book by Hugo Pinksterboer | + | (*) The Cymbal Book by Hugo Pinksterboer<br> |
| − | (**) K. Zildjian & Co flyer (1970s) | + | (**) K. Zildjian & Co flyer (1970s)<br> |
Latest revision as of 11:44, 17 October 2024
Beginning in 1968, Azco (Avedis Zildjian Company) Ltd. started cymbal production. The cymbals were cast and rolled in the Zildjian facility in Massachussetts, and finished in the Azco plant in Meductic, New Brunswick, Canada.* This facility would later be the original home to Sabian cymbals. (More information is needed about Azco cymbal models at this time.)
Zilco by Azco Stamp
Azco Stamp
Rogers Azco Stamp
In addition, "Canadian Ks" were also hammered and lathed there after the K factory was closed in Istanbul. **
K cymbals offered in this era were:
Hi-Hats - 13"/14"/15"
Dark Crash - 16"/18"/20"
Crash Ride - 18"/19"/20"
Ride - 18"/19"/20"/22"
Heavy Ride - 19"/20"/22"
Marching (pairs) - 13"/14"/15"/16"
Parade Band (pairs) - 13"/14"/15"/16"
Suspended Orchestra - 20"/22"
Concert (pairs) - 18"/20"/22"
Symphonic (pairs) - 18"/20"/22"
Sources:
(*) The Cymbal Book by Hugo Pinksterboer
(**) K. Zildjian & Co flyer (1970s)
