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what's this cymbal worth?

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From BosLover

After having read through this thread and have looked at these images I'm guessing $125-$150 USD max. Sixties' A's are not that rare or that valuable. I've got a couple I've bought for under $100 within the last year or two..

Yes, I'm with Mark on his valuation. Now that it's a 20 it is "plain jane" and loses the extra rarity of a 21. And the weight isn't so light for a 20. Still nice though. And don't feel bad about the 21 mis-measure. I once bought a 21" A Zildjian which arrived and was a 20. But it was so nice I wasn't worried. Mine is 1975g and late 1950s.

Later 60s maybe not so sought after as early 60s (although I don't know what proportion of potential buyers would even make the distinction).

And the rivet holes in a non standard pattern don't help the price. Rivet holes may not lower the expected price much either. They probably aren't a big factor.

Posted on 10 years ago
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So lighter the better for older Zildjians?

70s Slingy WMP
70s Ludwig Standard Aqua Mist
60s Ludwig Champagne Sparkle Downbeat
and a whole bunch of snares and hardware
Posted on 10 years ago
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From cnw20

So lighter the better for older Zildjians?

With vintage cymbals, thinner cymbals tend to be much more prized than heavier ones. Really heavy ones don't tend to sing and have the best combination of sticking and wash and sustain that I, for one, am looking for. There are always exceptions like a fairly heavy '60s Istanbul K Zildjian 20" that Steve Maxwell is selling. Here is a link to that cymbal from Drumaholics recent thread.

http://www.maxwelldrums.com/zildjian-istanbul-1960s-cymbal-2313g-p-9960.html

Mark
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Posted on 10 years ago
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From cnw20

So lighter the better for older Zildjians?

I think the reason that lighter is more prized is because cymbals have been manufactured heavier over time. You can buy a heavy modern ride cymbal all day long but lighter modern rides are not as common. Many of us vintage folks prefer the wash, complexity, and subtleties that a lighter vintage cymbal usually provides.

Posted on 10 years ago
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