I have decided to reduce my cymbal collection as I'm currently not gigging anymore. What I have are the following Paiste 2002 Black Label cymbals:
- Heavy Hi-Hats 15" serial #542232/542233 (1975) no cracks, chips, dings or keyholing, nice patina, top label faded but legible, bottom label much bolder.
- Crash 18" serial # 507149 (1975) no cracks, chips, dings or keyholing, nice patina, label faded but legible.
- Crash Medium 18" serial # 438607 (1974) no cracks, chips, dings or keyholing, nice patina, top label faded but legible.
- Ride 20" serial # 81270 (1978) no cracks, chips, dings but has keyholing in two directions. Cymbal sounds beautiful.
The two 18" crash cymbals are the same size according to a number of sources as John Bonham's set-up of this era. They are matched beautifully. The "heavy" hi-hats don't have a heavy sound that one might expect. They are crisp and will cut through nicely. I used this set-up for classic rock, 70's and 80's dance music including disco, country pop/rock and received many compliments on the sound from drummers and sound guys. I realize the 20" ride is a players cymbal and not collectable. I paid $90.00 for it last fall so I had a matching Paiste ride instead of using my Zildjian K with the set-up. The hats and crashes I bought from the original owner a woman in her 50's a number of years ago as a set. She purchased them new as a set and they have not been abused.
My preference would be to sell the set complete to one buyer. $790.00 for the works plus shipping. Thanks for looking.