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Cymbal Gurus.....HELP! Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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Hi, Folks

I am not a cymbal guy really, so I'm not well versed on vintage cymbals. Can you tell from the photos what this cymbal might be? I can see no markings at all (unless the stamp is so faint, I can't see it). There are very stylized handwritten markings under the bell. It's rather heavy and 16 inch diameter.

I would appreciate any help identifying it. It was part of a 1940's drum set and used as a ride cymbal. Thanks very much!

[IMG]http://www.coopersvintagedrums.com/cymbal1.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.coopersvintagedrums.com/cymbal11.jpg[/IMG]

Posted on 12 years ago
#1
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its most likely a valvable cym..

However take it outside in natural light and look about 2" in from the outter ring...theres a stamp there...most likely it has a moon and sickle with some stars.....(its most likely a constaninople cym)..

take a pic and weight it as well (grams)..

Bop iT / Til U Drop iT.

ROGER's
1964 Cleveland,.18/14/12 in WMP
1966 Cleveland, 20/14/12 O'natural.
Fullerton,...20/16/13/12 Silver Glass

WFL
1957 B/R Super Classics In WMP

Snares..
Wood & COB Powertones,
Wood & COB Dynasonics,
57 Jazz Festival

Zildjian avedis cymbals.
40s/60s era.
Posted on 12 years ago
#2
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at first view, k contanstinople was also what came to mind here..

mike

Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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That's an -early- K! K. Zildjian used to sign off on all the early ones under the bell. If it's in good condition, you could trade that one in for a second family car.

Nice find!

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 12 years ago
#4
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Thanks for the help you guys! I'll continue to look for a stamp. When I saw that signature under the bell, I thought "K" but wasn't sure. If the stamp is nowhere to be seen, perhaps the cymbal was cut down from a larger size? Did Zildjian ever not stamp a cymbal? This cymbal has quite a nice "ping" to it.

Thanks again for the help.

Posted on 12 years ago
#5
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How's it sound? Just curious.

1958 Gretsch Kit
1966 Kent Kit
1969 Ludwig Standard Kit
1970 Rogers Power Tone Kit
1970's Ludwig Vistalite Kit
1994 Yamaha Maple Custom
2010 Yamaha Maple Custom
28 assorted snares (including some real crap)
and 1 really nice K Zildjian Istanbul
Posted on 12 years ago
#6
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If it's an old K, that cymbal is going to be dry, have a dark wash, good stick/ping and be slightly trashy sounding... classic K sound.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 12 years ago
#7
Posts: 291 Threads: 35

Post it in the cymbal section, Drumaholic will

Know. It looks more like an old Italian cymbal...

Probably Ajaha

Posted on 12 years ago
#8
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From supraphonic

Post it in the cymbal section, Drumaholic willKnow. It looks more like an old Italian cymbal...Probably Ajaha

Yeah, I'm pretty sure it's an Ajaha, as I can find no stamp- just the signature. Not a "K" but still a cool little 15" "ride" cymbal. Thanks!

Posted on 12 years ago
#9
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From mcdrummer

How's it sound? Just curious.

It is a fairly heavy cymbal and has a distinct "ping" to it. No wash to speak of.

Posted on 12 years ago
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