Difference between revisions of "Zildjian Amir"
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'''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." | '''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." | ||
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| + | File:Amir Logo 1st Gen.jpg|thumb|right|450px|1st Generation Logo (1982 and 1983) | ||
| + | File:Amir Logo 2nd Gen.jpg|thumb|right|450px|2nd Generation Logo (1984 -?) | ||
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Revision as of 00:21, 21 August 2023
Amir
Introduction: 1982
Discontinued: 198?
Background: Zildjian's budget line of the era. This series was succeeded by the Amir II, and succeeded by the Scimitar series.
Alloy: CuSn8 (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 1983)
2nd Generation Logo (1984 -?)
Rides
Crashes
Hi-Hats
Chinas
Other
Amir II
Introduction: 198?
Discontinued: 1989
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:
Modern Drummer Equipment Annual, July 1986
- Special thanks to Todd Little for information contained herein.
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