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Difference between EAK's and preserial

Posts: 116 Threads: 47

Hey Folks,

Just wondering what differentiates a EAK from a preserial K. I'm looking at a 20" K jazz ride that the seller has listed as "preserial". It there a way to tell? I searched the forum and maybe this has been answered so if it has can you send me the link?..

many thanks!

V182

Posted on 14 years ago
#1
Posts: 53 Threads: 6

EAK's have very fine "pinpoint" lathing and the big "K" logo inked on the underside.

Preserial K's have wide lathing and "Zildjian" inked on the underside.

No evidence of any hand-hammering on pre-serials.

Later,

Matt

Posted on 14 years ago
#2
Posts: 116 Threads: 47

Many thanks Matt!

I have a chance to buy a 20" pre-serial jazz ride. It's in excellent condition and the asking price is $250.00-is that a fair deal? I am told they no longer make the "Jazz Ride".

thanks

Vince

Posted on 14 years ago
#3
Posts: 53 Threads: 6

$250 seems high unless it's in NOS condition. I probably wouldn't throw more than $175 at one.

Later,

Matt

Posted on 14 years ago
#4
Posts: 358 Threads: 124

I agree with matt. those jazz rides wont reach 200 on ebay. Now an eak jazz ride, well you can spend 350 on those lovely pies!

Posted on 14 years ago
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