Difference between revisions of "Zildjian Amir"
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[[File:Original Amir 1982.jpg|thumb|right|450px|Initial 1982 Amir Models/Sizes]] | [[File:Original Amir 1982.jpg|thumb|right|450px|Initial 1982 Amir Models/Sizes]] | ||
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== Amir == | == Amir == | ||
| − | '''Introduction:''' 1982<br> | + | '''Introduction:''' 1982<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue><br> |
| − | + | '''Discontinued:''' 1989 (Replaced by [[Zildjian Scimitar#Scimitar Bronze|Scimitar Bronze]])<br> | |
| − | '''Discontinued:''' | + | '''Background:''' Zildjian's budget line of the era. This series was succeeded by the [[Zildjian Amir#Amir II|Amir II]], and succeeded by the [[Zildjian Scimitar|Scimitar]] series.<br> |
| − | + | '''Alloy:''' [[Alloys#B8_Alloy|B8]] (Also known as "Sheet Bronze" or "non-cast" in Zildjian's literature.)<br> | |
| − | '''Background:''' Zildjian's budget line of the era. This series was succeeded by the [[Zildjian Amir#Amir II|Amir II]] series. <br> | ||
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| − | '''Alloy:''' [[ | ||
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'''Quality:''' Mid-Priced / Semi-Professional <br> | '''Quality:''' Mid-Priced / Semi-Professional <br> | ||
| + | '''Zildjian's Description:''' "The Amir is a non-cast, professional cymbal with the more metallic sound preferred by some drummers. Amir cymbals are the result of Zildjian Sound Lab technology and research into special alloys. Each one projects a clear, bright, controlled sound with fast decay for use on stage or in the studio. The focused energy of Amir cymbals delivers a lightning-fast attack with contoured overtones that decay quickly and smoothly for optimum miking. Amirs are made to Zildjian's exacting standards and are far more durable than other non-cast cymbals." | ||
| − | + | <Gallery> | |
| + | File:Amir Logo 1st Gen.jpg|thumb|right|450px|1st Generation Logo (1982 and into 1983) | ||
| + | File:Amir Logo 2nd Gen.jpg|thumb|right|450px|2nd Generation Logo (Late 1983 -1989) | ||
| + | </Gallery> | ||
==== Rides ==== | ==== Rides ==== | ||
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==== Chinas ==== | ==== Chinas ==== | ||
| − | * '''[[Zildjian China | + | * '''[[Zildjian China|China Boy]] - [[Zildjian_Amir 18"_China_Boy|18"]] [[Zildjian_Amir 20"_China_Boy|20"]] |
==== Other ==== | ==== Other ==== | ||
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== Amir II== | == Amir II== | ||
'''Introduction:''' 198?<br> | '''Introduction:''' 198?<br> | ||
| − | + | '''Discontinued:''' 1996?<br> | |
| − | '''Discontinued:''' | + | '''Background:''' Zildjian's budget line of the era. This series was precceeded by the [[Zildjian Amir#Amir|Amir]] series.<br> |
| − | + | '''Alloy:''' [[Identify_Your_Paistes#B8_.282002.29_Alloy|CuSn8]] (Also known as "Sheet Bronze" or "non-cast" in Zildjian's literature.</b>)<br> | |
| − | '''Background:''' Zildjian's budget line of the era. This series was precceeded by the [[Zildjian Amir#Amir|Amir]] series. | ||
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'''Quality:''' Mid-Priced / Semi-Professional <br> | '''Quality:''' Mid-Priced / Semi-Professional <br> | ||
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'''Zildjian's Description:''' | '''Zildjian's Description:''' | ||
==== Rides ==== | ==== Rides ==== | ||
| + | * '''[[Zildjian Crash Ride|Crash Ride]] - [[Zildjian Amir II 18" Crash Ride|18"]] | ||
* '''[[Zildjian Ride|Ride]] - [[Zildjian_Amir II 20" Ride|20"]] | * '''[[Zildjian Ride|Ride]] - [[Zildjian_Amir II 20" Ride|20"]] | ||
* '''[[Zildjian Rock Ride|Rock Ride]] - [[Zildjian_Amir II 20" Rock Ride|20"]] | * '''[[Zildjian Rock Ride|Rock Ride]] - [[Zildjian_Amir II 20" Rock Ride|20"]] | ||
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==== Hi-Hats ==== | ==== Hi-Hats ==== | ||
* '''[[Zildjian Hi-Hat|Hi-Hat]] - [[Zildjian Amir II 14" Hi-Hat|14"]] | * '''[[Zildjian Hi-Hat|Hi-Hat]] - [[Zildjian Amir II 14" Hi-Hat|14"]] | ||
| − | * '''[[Zildjian Rock Hat|Rock Hat]] - [[Zildjian_Amir II 14" Rock Hat|14"]] | + | * '''[[Zildjian Rock Hi-Hat|Rock Hat]] - [[Zildjian_Amir II 14" Rock Hat|14"]] |
==== Splashes ==== | ==== Splashes ==== | ||
| − | * '''[[Zildjian Splash|Splash]] - [[Zildjian Amir II 10" Splash|10"]] | + | * '''[[Zildjian Splash|Splash]] - [[Zildjian Amir II 8" Splash|8"]] [[Zildjian Amir II 10" Splash|10"]] |
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Information from: <br> | Information from: <br> | ||
| − | + | <font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> "Creem Skin Tight '82 - A Comprehensive Guide To Drums And Accessories", Creem, page 51, October 1982<br> | |
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Latest revision as of 17:14, 16 July 2025
Amir
Introduction: 19821
Discontinued: 1989 (Replaced by Scimitar Bronze)
Background: Zildjian's budget line of the era. This series was succeeded by the Amir II, and succeeded by the Scimitar series.
Alloy: B8 (Also known as "Sheet Bronze" or "non-cast" in Zildjian's literature.)
Quality: Mid-Priced / Semi-Professional
Zildjian's Description: "The Amir is a non-cast, professional cymbal with the more metallic sound preferred by some drummers. Amir cymbals are the result of Zildjian Sound Lab technology and research into special alloys. Each one projects a clear, bright, controlled sound with fast decay for use on stage or in the studio. The focused energy of Amir cymbals delivers a lightning-fast attack with contoured overtones that decay quickly and smoothly for optimum miking. Amirs are made to Zildjian's exacting standards and are far more durable than other non-cast cymbals."
1st Generation Logo (1982 and into 1983)
2nd Generation Logo (Late 1983 -1989)
Rides
Crashes
Hi-Hats
Chinas
Other
Amir II
Introduction: 198?
Discontinued: 1996?
Background: Zildjian's budget line of the era. This series was precceeded by the Amir series.
Alloy: CuSn8 (Also known as "Sheet Bronze" or "non-cast" in Zildjian's literature.)
Quality: Mid-Priced / Semi-Professional
Zildjian's Description:
Rides
Crashes
Hi-Hats
Splashes
Information from:
1 "Creem Skin Tight '82 - A Comprehensive Guide To Drums And Accessories", Creem, page 51, October 1982
- Special thanks to Todd Little for information contained herein.
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