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ULTRA RARE Vintage ZILDJIAN BOUNCE Ride Crash 18” 1524 g Hand Hammered LIGHT Golden COMPLEXITY

ULTRA RARE Vintage ZILDJIAN BOUNCE Ride Crash 18” 1524 g Hand Hammered LIGHT Golden COMPLEXITY

$599.99 - $599.99
$599.99
$599.99 - $599.99
$599.99
  • Wanna know what jazz drummers were actually playing in in the 40s, 50s and 60s?

  • THIS!! 

  • Extremely RARE actually Hand Hammered Vintage 1950s ZILDJIAN Factory Stamped BOUNCE RIDE in terrific shape. 

  • Yes. Factory Stamped ”BOUNCE.”  Faded by Father Time but you can still see it. 

  • This cymbal was forged when jazz music was in its heyday. The late 1950s and early 1960s. It’s well over half-a-century old. Think about that! That’s crazy! 

  • I’ve only seen about 2 or 3 of these in my life. The idea behind the BOUNCE ride wad to have an increased, rapid and responsive stick attack for quick tempos and well-defined sticking and articulation. 

  • This rare beauty has a robust, rounded bell for an 18” and a fantastic light complex stick attack. The profile is medium steep for an organic, golden complexity. And its smaller size makes it respond quickly and remain controlled. 

  • As many of you may know, the 18” was a very common-sized Ride cymbal back in the day - especially on smaller jazz kits with 18” and 20” kicks. Jazz drummers didn’t wanna carry a 22” in a cab. 

  • The Hand Hammering on this 18” is gorgeous - the surface is rippled and looks Istanbul K adjacent. 

  • Weighing in at 1524 grams it plays like a Light Complex Medium Thin Crash Ride. And that’s a terrific combination for a smaller 18” size. It’s controlled but definitely has enough weight to offer a focused and pin-point warm attack to cut through a mouthy horn solo! 

  • Golden with a great response. Medium-low pitch. Very solid bell. Cuts nicely with a definite attack but still remains controlled, compliments of the smaller size. 

  • Generous bell cuts extremely well for an 18”.  

  • Great Crash accents when riding. Very full when laid into at the edge. 

  • Great shape.  Light golden patina has graced it over the last 65 years. 

  • This 18” Zildjian BOUNCE Ride is not only a joy to play, it’s a piece of American musical history.  

  • If you want the vintage sound, go to the source. 

  • This Zildjian is definitely THE SOURCE!!