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'''Company Description:''' Zildjian’s classic sound is embodied by A Zildjian and immortalized in countless recordings by the greatest drummers of all time. Known for their versatility, these bright cymbals range from thin and delicate to extra heavy and cutting. | '''Company Description:''' Zildjian’s classic sound is embodied by A Zildjian and immortalized in countless recordings by the greatest drummers of all time. Known for their versatility, these bright cymbals range from thin and delicate to extra heavy and cutting. | ||
| − | '''Timeline:''' Refer to the excellent [http://black.net.nz/avedis/avedis-by-years.html Avedis Zildjian By Years] page for a very detailed overview of the series stamps, logos, and other changes. For quick reference from 1978 to Present, using terminology found herein: | + | '''Timeline:''' Refer to the excellent '''[http://black.net.nz/avedis/avedis-by-years.html Avedis Zildjian By Years]''' page for a very detailed overview of the series stamps, logos, and other changes. For quick reference from 1978 to Present, using terminology found herein: |
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File:Hollow Logo Bottom.jpg|"Hollow Logo" 1978 - 1982 | File:Hollow Logo Bottom.jpg|"Hollow Logo" 1978 - 1982 | ||
Revision as of 11:30, 1 June 2023
A Zildjian
Introduction: American made 1929 - present, plus some made in the Canadian factory 1972 - 1980
Background: The Avedis Zildjian Co. began producing A Zildjian cymbals in 1929.
Alloy: B20
Quality: Professional
Production: Varies over the years
Company Description: Zildjian’s classic sound is embodied by A Zildjian and immortalized in countless recordings by the greatest drummers of all time. Known for their versatility, these bright cymbals range from thin and delicate to extra heavy and cutting.
Timeline: Refer to the excellent Avedis Zildjian By Years page for a very detailed overview of the series stamps, logos, and other changes. For quick reference from 1978 to Present, using terminology found herein:
- Hollow Logo Bottom.jpg
"Hollow Logo" 1978 - 1982
- Hollow Logo Top.jpg
"Hollow Logo" 1978 - 1982
- 1980s Era Bottom.jpg
"1980s Era" 1982 -1991
- 1980s Era Top.jpg
"1980s Era" 1982 - 1991
- Avedis Added Top.jpg
Avedis added to top ONLY - starting 1992
Serial Number Added - starting 1994
"Small cursive A" added next to model type - 1996 - 2013
"Large cursive A" - 2013 to present
(NOTE: for cymbals in the serial number era, whenever that number is not visible/unmentioned in the source, "Small cursive A", or "Large cursive A" is used for now in the Wiki.)
Rides
- Light Ride - 16" 18" 20"
- Uptown Ride - 18"
- Armand Ride "Beautiful Baby" - 19"
- Crash Ride - 16" 17" 18" 19" 20" 22"
- Medium Ride - 16" 17" 18" 19" 20" 21" 22" 24"
- Sweet Ride - 21" 23"
- Ping Ride - 18" 19" 20" 22" 24" 26" 30"
- Mini Cup Ride - 18" 20"
- Flat Top Ride - 18" 20" 22"
- Rock Ride - 20" 21"
- Earth Ride - 20" 21" 22"
- Mega Bell Ride - 21"
Crashes
- Fast Crash - 14" 15" 16" 17" 18"
- Paper Thin Crash - 13" 14" 15" 16" 17" 18"
- Thin Crash - 13" 14" 15" 16" 17" 18" 19" 20"
- Medium Thin Crash - 16" 17" 18" 19" 20"
- Medium Crash - 16" 17" 18" 19" 20"
- Rock Crash - 16" 17" 18" 19"
- Heavy Crash - 16" 17" 18" 19"
Hi-Hats
- Special Recording Hi-Hat - 10" 12"
- Light Hi-Hat - 13" 14"
- Flange Hi-Hat - 13" 14" 15" 16"
- New Beat Hi-Hat - 12" 13" 14" 15" 16"
- Pocket Hi-Hat - 13" 14"
- Mastersound Hi-Hat - 13" 14"
- Quick Beat Hi-Hat - 13" 14" 15"
- Rock Hi-Hat - 14" 15"
- Dyno Beat Hi-Hat - 13" 14"
Splashes
Chinas
- China High - 16" 18" 20" 22"
- China Low - 16" 18" 20" 22"
- Ultra Hammered China - 19" 21"
- Pang - 18" 20" 22"
- Swish - 14" 16" 18" 20" 22" 24"
Effects
Orchestra
Multi Application
- Z-MAC 14", 16", 18", 20", 22"
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