I have a HEAVY older Zildjian 16" cymbal. Could it be a bottom for 16" hi hats? Did they make 16" hi hats in 70's/80's? Or is this just a heavy crash? It has a good ping when played like a ride...
Vintage Zildjian 16" hi hats ?
I have a HEAVY older Zildjian 16" cymbal. Good it be a bottom for 16" hi hats? Did they make 16" hi hats in 70's/80's? Or is this just a heavy crash? It has a good ping when played like a ride...
It's probably a marching band cymbal.
I'm not sure when they stopped making 16" hats.
I think the center hole will be larger in it is a marching cymbal....just something to look for. The larger center hole is for the leather straps that go around your hands so that they could be held when crashing.
I does have a solid black Zildjian logo on the bottom side, if that helps date it.
I have owned a set of Zildjian A 16 hats since about 1986...bought them from a retiring jazz player in Denver...the top is pretty light. I would guess they are early 70s vintage. Not sure of the weight.
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