What is this Zildjian

[earldrum]

I have a 20" Thin Ride that is hand hammered but has a large A Zildjian stamp about 1.75" that seems to have serial number under the USA - the serial number is JJ-11929-047 The cymbal look like it is from the 60's (i.e., no sign of logos or markings), but the stamp tells me I am wrong, please help. Do you know what kind of cymbals is it because it looks hand hammered and thin? Do you have any information on this cymbal?

[earldrum]

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Here are some pictures of the cymbals mentioned above. I woulld really like some input. This cymbals look old and vintage like, but the serial number says that's impossible. Did Zildjian make K's with a A Zildjian Stamp? This looks hammered and all of the painted logos are clearly missing. Not even a trace which is pretty strange. Let me know what you think?

Earl

[earldrum]

I figured out the mystery. It is a 20" Zildjian Oriental Crash of Doom. Thanks for the help ... Earl

D' Drummer

[Boomka]

I figured out the mystery. It is a 20" Zildjian Oriental Crash of Doom. Thanks for the help ... Earl

D' Drummer

I love those things. Been wanting to pick one up for awhile. It just keeps taking backseat to other needs.

BTW, the wobbly edges are a dead giveaway.

[earldrum]

Hi Boomka:

Yea, I have been a Sabian guy for years. I actually stopped looking a Zildjians for a period of time. This became popular during that season of life. Anyhow, I found the Oreintal COD and a 1970's 22" swish knocker in a local music store. I picked both of them up for $125.

BTW it looked like a beat up old 1960s A Zildjian, but the logo looked newer. The cymbals has no sign of a painted logo and is really dirty and tarnished. Anyhow, it looks like a keeper for now.

Earl

D' Drummer