Up for sale is an absolute holy grail for cymbal collectors and jazz drummers alike: a stunning, incredibly rare pair of vintage 1950s K Zildjian Istanbul 14" Hi-Hats, featuring the highly coveted "Intermediate Stamp" from the old Turkish factory.

Finding a factory-matched pair of K Istanbuls in this exact weight range—1630 grams combined—with NO cracks and NO keyholing is a true rarity. They possess that legendary, dark, smoky, complex, and trashy "K wash" that modern cymbals try to emulate but can never truly capture. The stick definition is woody and buttery, and the foot "chick" is low-pitched and immensely musical.

Specs & Condition:

- Brand: K Zildjian (Genuine Istanbul, Turkey production)

- Era: Intermediate Stamp (c. 1950s)

- Size: 14"

- Total Weight: 1630g (Perfect lightweight/medium-thin combo for ultimate expression)

- Structural Integrity: Excellent vintage condition. NO cracks, NO flea bites, and NO keyholing. The center holes are exceptionally round and healthy for their age.

- Aesthetics: Beautiful, uncleaned dark vintage patina. The original lathing and deep, complex hand-hammering marks are fully intact.

Note on Condition: The bottom cymbal shows a slight, rustic factory asymmetry/irregularity around the base of the bell flare (visible in the close-up photos). This is a very common and authentic artifact from the manual hand-hammering and pressing process used in the Istanbul factory during the 1950s. It is purely cosmetic and does not affect the seat, sound, or durability of the cymbal.

This is a premium, investment-grade piece of drumming history, perfect for serious studio sessions or high-end collections.

Ships worldwide with premium packaging and full insurance. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or serious offers!