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My first vintage K Zildjian ride! Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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From AtlantaDrumGuy

Nope! Taking a leap of faith. It's just over 1900 grams.

It probably sounds AMAZING as is. Please, I beg you, do not drill that cymbal. Hurting

I'm no guru, just a vintage drum junkie!

Psalm 150:5
1945 Slingerland RK sparkling gold pearl 26/13/14/16/early 50s 5.5x14 Krupa RK
1967 Slingerland green glass glitter 20/12/14/Hollywood Ace
60s Slingerland 24/13/16/7x14 project
24/13/16/7x14 project RKs
60s 5 & 6.5 Sound Kings
1942 7x14 WMP Krupa RK
1930s Slingerland Universal
1967 Ludwig Hollywood sparkling blue pearl 22/12/13/16
1967 Ludwig Supraphonic 400 & 402
1965 Ludwig Jazz Fest sparkling blue pearl
1923 Ludwig 5x14 NOB
Posted on 13 years ago
#11
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From SlingerLynn

I agree with Legacy, there are plenty old Ks with rivets out there. I'm sure you can easily sell this one down the road if you just aren't happy with it and get one with rivets...rather than altering a cymbal that is becoming quite rare.

yes, I see your point...

There aren't too many for sale these days.

Posted on 13 years ago
#12
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From AtlantaDrumGuy

yes, I see your point...There aren't too many for sale these days.

I hate feeBay, like most of the rest of us, but I see them on their quite frequently. Steve Maxwell's, Classic Vintage, and others have had them. Also, just do a Google search for "Istanbul K rivet" or Turkey K sizzle" or something like that. Be patient. Seek and ye shall find!

I'm no guru, just a vintage drum junkie!

Psalm 150:5
1945 Slingerland RK sparkling gold pearl 26/13/14/16/early 50s 5.5x14 Krupa RK
1967 Slingerland green glass glitter 20/12/14/Hollywood Ace
60s Slingerland 24/13/16/7x14 project
24/13/16/7x14 project RKs
60s 5 & 6.5 Sound Kings
1942 7x14 WMP Krupa RK
1930s Slingerland Universal
1967 Ludwig Hollywood sparkling blue pearl 22/12/13/16
1967 Ludwig Supraphonic 400 & 402
1965 Ludwig Jazz Fest sparkling blue pearl
1923 Ludwig 5x14 NOB
Posted on 13 years ago
#13
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It's his cymbal to do with as he pleases. Drill. Don't drill. It doesn't matter. If he's cool with the loss of value, let him be. It's his money and his cymbal.

What Would You Do
Posted on 13 years ago
#14
Posts: 1132 Threads: 43

From AtlantaDrumGuy

yes, I see your point...There aren't too many for sale these days.

Here's a few I found on feeBay just now: a lighter one - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-K-Zildjian-Istanbul-20-OLD-STAMP-1930g-cymbal-NO-RESERVE-/320883093729?pt=Vintgae_Drums_Percussion&hash=item4ab61f70e1; a heavier one -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-Nice-K-Zildjian-Istanbul-20-Sizzle-Ride-2460-Grams-Worldwide-Shipping-/150792285393?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item231bebacd1; and a 19" - http://www.ebay.com/itm/K-Zildjian-Istanbul-19-thin-cymbal-/170820618209?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27c5b3c7e1.

I'm no guru, just a vintage drum junkie!

Psalm 150:5
1945 Slingerland RK sparkling gold pearl 26/13/14/16/early 50s 5.5x14 Krupa RK
1967 Slingerland green glass glitter 20/12/14/Hollywood Ace
60s Slingerland 24/13/16/7x14 project
24/13/16/7x14 project RKs
60s 5 & 6.5 Sound Kings
1942 7x14 WMP Krupa RK
1930s Slingerland Universal
1967 Ludwig Hollywood sparkling blue pearl 22/12/13/16
1967 Ludwig Supraphonic 400 & 402
1965 Ludwig Jazz Fest sparkling blue pearl
1923 Ludwig 5x14 NOB
Posted on 13 years ago
#15
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this would be the perfect cymbal to try out that hammering technique on, You know drill 10- 15 holes in it then Hammer away!!![COLOR="Red"] ""Go BIG or Go Home!!!""[/COLOR]:Snow Flake:

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 13 years ago
#16
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From RogerSling

It's his cymbal to do with as he pleases. Drill. Don't drill. It doesn't matter. If he's cool with the loss of value, let him be. It's his money and his cymbal.

I can't, and won't, argue against that. It's just that the thought of drilling an old K breaks my heart. What can I say, I'm very much a purist.

I'm no guru, just a vintage drum junkie!

Psalm 150:5
1945 Slingerland RK sparkling gold pearl 26/13/14/16/early 50s 5.5x14 Krupa RK
1967 Slingerland green glass glitter 20/12/14/Hollywood Ace
60s Slingerland 24/13/16/7x14 project
24/13/16/7x14 project RKs
60s 5 & 6.5 Sound Kings
1942 7x14 WMP Krupa RK
1930s Slingerland Universal
1967 Ludwig Hollywood sparkling blue pearl 22/12/13/16
1967 Ludwig Supraphonic 400 & 402
1965 Ludwig Jazz Fest sparkling blue pearl
1923 Ludwig 5x14 NOB
Posted on 13 years ago
#17
Posts: 6524 Threads: 37

True Roger,..But remember the cash for clunkers deal,...try and find parts for a 67 Mustang or 72 Dodge,...same deal with vintage cymbals, when they go,..they`re gone and every little save from us helps !!

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 13 years ago
#18
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Lynn and Oddy, I am in your camp. I hate the idea of ruining perfectly good vintage equipment. But, once the point is made, we really should back off and let the man be. Personally, I would not drill a sweet old hand hammered cymbal. If you want a sizzle, slap on a chain or a couple of dimes or a sizzler or a few nails or any number of other methods. Or just buy a sizzle cymbal.

I made my comment 'cause it was getting thick with people against it. I just posted a reminder. That's all. Nothing more.

What Would You Do
Posted on 13 years ago
#19
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I've said it before...

I remember reading that some jazz great said he had drilled old K's in the past,and was never happy with the results after...

Hang a dog chain/Camco sizzler..whatever!

I think I have 3 Camco sizzlers here right now!

Blair

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 13 years ago
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