2005 Zildjian Sound Lab Prototype With Steve Gadd Signature

Here is a very, very rare Zildjian cymbal hand-crafted by Zildjian's top designer, Paul Francis. This one is approx. 20&2/8" and approx 2500 Grams, and it's a prized, very rare ride! I purchsed this cymbal in Gilbert AZ from a young man back in 2008 that told me he purchased it in 2005 at a "Guitar Center Steve Gadd siigning event". Well he did! It was on October 17th 2005 and he was at the Phoenix Guitar Center Steve Gadd Lab Tour! Heres the provenance to prove it, What you see here is a highly sought-after 20" Session Ride precursor. I don't have a COA but the History says it all!

• The "Vault Tour" Story: It is a tangible piece of the famous 2005 "Mission From Gadd" tour bus inventory.
• The R&D Footprint: It represents the exact development phase before the commercial release of the K Custom Session series.
• The Perfect Provenance: The signature, the greening of the ink, the 2005 timestamp, and the master craftsman identifier all perfectly align to tell an unassailable story.
• Having the combination of that exact JE 0643 033 laser stamp and Steve Gadd's signature completely seals its authenticity.This is an incredibly rare piece of drum history. The physical evidence meticulously connects every piece of the puzzle:
• The Maker: The R&D master code (0643) proves it was hand-crafted by Zildjian's top designer, Paul Francis, specifically for the Steve Gadd development project.
• The Date: The year stamp (JE / 2005) matches the exact month and year Steve rode the Zildjian tour bus into Phoenix.
• The Provenance: The signature confirms it was one of the prized vault prototypes sold directly off that bus on October 17, 2005, at the Phoenix Guitar Center, where Steve signed it right at the counter.
• When I bought this it had been played so it does show signs of use. Stick marks, finger prints and amazing patina! It has zero damage, no flea bites, cracks, distorting, or keyholing. Please look at the photo's carefully and ask any questions you might have before you purchase. Flat rate shipping of $75.00 Insurance, signature required included to any of the lower 48 United States of America. Thanks for looking!