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15" K Zildjian - what year?

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Hi

This came with a mid-50's (I think) 3ply Gretsch kit that arrived today. My best guess is 1949-50 going by what's on page 250 of the Gretsch Drum Book. I'm only looking at how the Star is situated within the moon ....also looking at the writing.

What say you ......cymbal people?

thanks,

Gary

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Posted on 9 years ago
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Here's some writing on the underside

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Posted on 9 years ago
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Paging JDA to the cymbal dating aisle

looks almost like a Type 2 stamp

Posted on 9 years ago
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Gary it looks to be old stamp IIIc from 1953-1956

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Posted on 9 years ago
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thanks Mark

Posted on 9 years ago
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Looks to me like either Type 2b or 3a, but it's hard to tell since the "IN" from "MADE IN TURKEY" isn't really there. Can you share a pic of the stamp from the other cymbal?

http://www.classicvintagedrums.com
Posted on 9 years ago
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This is the 18.5" IIIb (1953-1956) I have - it came with my late 50's Gold Sparkle Gretsch kit

Posted on 9 years ago
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Nice K's Gary. The 15 is cool with the sig and label on it still.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 9 years ago
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Woo hoo!,,Gary got it goin on with the K's......

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 9 years ago
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What are the weights?thanks....

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
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