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Zildjian 30!

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Well not to be out done by the resident cymbal expert Drumaholic i lucked out and scored this little beauty.

30" A Zildjian&Cie 6195g, nice and wobbly. Sounds can be very dark with the right stick or a little brighter with another, nice stick definition with a very controlled sustain. I'm just amazed how these large A's are so musical and never loose the stick sound. I have to admitt thought i do like my 26" trans-stamp a little better but this one is in no way a disappointment.

Another thing about this cymbal is its thin edge along with a higher profile. You don't have to lay into this to get nice rich tones from it and crashes well too! It also makes a 20" look like a splash!!!!

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/sonorjedi/DSCN2720.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/sonorjedi/DSCN2728.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/sonorjedi/IMAG0377.jpg[/IMG]

Comparing the large cymbals i have in my collection 24,26,30 the trans-stamp is the most unique while the 24(early 60's 3160g) and 30 share similar lathing and bell shape.

On a side note i did use and will continue using my 26 on gigs. It's a treat to play that special cymbal. I might try to sneak this one past the guitar player next...

Gary

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Posted on 12 years ago
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Never thought I'd see another like mine.

Try playing that one on your next jazz trio gig.

Posted on 12 years ago
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You know we could meet up sometime and by combining assets, create the world's largest ever hi-hats. I'm sure that'd make the Guiness World Book.

Posted on 12 years ago
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Yeah we should, i'll use mine as a bottom hat since its just a little heavier.

Maybe our cymbals were used as a display at the music trade shows to show off the new A Zildjian & Cie line. What do you think of that theory?

I don't play jazz with the band i'm in(though that's my preference) but i'm thinking of using it on the next band rehearsal to see the reaction of the other band members. I just started playing with this band and i've been using my 26. They just shake their head everytime i pull that one out. On our last gig i used it but the venue was too small for this 30. I use my 12,14,18bd with that 26 and i get all kinds of comments on the size of cymbals next to that little bop kit, but i works perfect together.

Gary

Sonor teardrops:
12,13,16,20, 14x5 snare
Fibes crystallite-14x5.5 snare
Posted on 12 years ago
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Here's an auction i just came across of a Made in Canada stamped cymbal(not my auction btw). Seller as a 26" for sale too.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ZILDJIAN-VINTAGE-30-INCH-76-2cm-RIDE-CYMBAL-RARE-AVEDIS-CANADA-STAMP-/261021568247?pt=Vintgae_Drums_Percussion&hash=item3cc6190cf7

Any idea of the age of this cymbal and if it fits in with the made earlier/stamped later concept.

Gary.

Sonor teardrops:
12,13,16,20, 14x5 snare
Fibes crystallite-14x5.5 snare
Posted on 12 years ago
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I'm amazed to see this late 70's, 30" Zildjian. 6 months ago I knew of only one,...yours makes the fourth I've discovered recently. (I play a 28" transition , & find it totally controllable, & very musical w/ many zones of different color).

Posted on 12 years ago
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Can you post a pic of the 28" trans along with the weight? That's got to be very rare with that stamp.

Gary.

Sonor teardrops:
12,13,16,20, 14x5 snare
Fibes crystallite-14x5.5 snare
Posted on 12 years ago
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28" Zildjian (1940-50's)

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Posted on 12 years ago
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From tdennis

28" Zildjian (1940-50's)

I like that. Most of the jumbo sized A's have bells that are small, proportionally speaking, for that size. That one looks like it should be; properly proportion. Yours is a type II trans stamp, and all of those had larger bells. But in this case its appropriate.

Posted on 12 years ago
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The bell is 5 3/4". (The engraving says USN - 28")

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