Zildjian Amir

Initial 1982 Amir Models/Sizes

1st Generation Logo (1982 and 1983)

2nd Generation Logo (1984 -?)

Amir

Introduction: 1982

Discontinued: 198?

Background: Zildjian's budget line of the era. This series was succeeded by the Amir II 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."

Rides

• Ride - 18" 20" 22"

Crashes

• Crash - 16" 18"

Hi-Hats

• Hi-Hat - 14" 15"
• Power Hat - 14" 15"

Chinas

• China Boy - 18" 20"

Other

• Band - 14" 15" 16"

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