Studio City, CA, United States
About this listing
Here is a pair of ultra-thin 80 year Vintage Zildjians that sound like they were just plucked off an Early DUKE ELLINGTON Record.
Or Maybe Bix Beiderbeck. Or ART Tatum!
These beauties are literally from the first 20 years of ZILDJIAN IN AMERICA.
Vintage Zildjian TRANS STAMP 1940s Paper Thin 12” Hihats in amazing shape!
Earlier 40s and some of the whispy-est hihats you’ll find.
A pearl clutching 442 and 464 grams - that is really damn thin and a beautiful thing when you need a light whispy papery vintage tone - none of this modern stuff masquerading as "vintage" or "vintage reissue" nonsense.
Hand hammered, wavy surface, ultra-thin weights - Gene Krupa - FOR REAL.
Light Papery whispy, very responsive, wonderfully DRY complex tone with a subtle lively glow that percolates when opened. Dry attack. Very mellow chill - compliments of the last 80 years that have been quite good to them.
Beautiful light and FAST CHUP tone when played with your foot. Golden glow when opened. Splashy and whispy. Not like anything modern.
Being the original 1940s 12s” these Hihats are FAST with a very quick response - both with your foot and a stick. They are PERFECT for getting that super old-school sound.
They sound unbelievable under a mic and are fantastic for low to medium volume settings.
Incredible for brush work.
No modern company makes this sound. This is THE SOUND.
And they cost the same as a pair of regular-ass Zildjian New Beats.
It's a joy to play cymbals that are 80 years old. No issues, great shape, typical light wear, gorgeous patina.
The sound of early jazz, bebop, folk, Americana, Big Band, rockabilly, boogie woogie, and Dixieland right here.
Price$529.90
+ $34 Shipping
