Zildjian Impulse Hats

[ARCHxANGEL]

My fellow band mate brought me a pair of 14" Zildjian Impulse Hi-Hats tonight.He has them had kicking around in storage for about six years now.Has anyone heard of these? All I have gathered from online is that there were produced in the early to mid 80's.Aside from that I can't really find anything on them.They are in great condition with no cracks.Were they a budget line like the Schmiter or were they a more pro line? I don't plan on selling them...its always good to have a back-up pair of hats or two.Thanks.

[backbeatkeeper]

If my memory serves me correctly, the Impulse was kind of like Zildjian's answer to the Paiste Rude. I think they were a lot heavier than the normal "A's" at the time and were more of a middle of the road cymbal than a higher line A or K.

[CharlesM]

The Impulse line was the predecessor to the current Z series, produced c. early to late 80s. They should be pretty heavy cymbals, and they are pro-level, not budget. The Amir line was the budget line of that period.

I don't think there are a lot of Impulse cymbals kicking around out there. They're fairly rare. I've never seen any, myself.

Cool to have.

Charles

[DWDRUMMER]

I purchased a pair of these when they first came out back in the 80's. I am still using them today. They were the predecessor to the K's. They resembled the Paiste Rude's. The impulse are very heavy and have a great sound. I wish I had purchased some other Impulse series cymbals when they were out. The finish is raw but the sound is great. I agree, not many are around and not many drummers seem to remember them.