VINTAGE Zildjian 18" TRANS STAMP 1940s Light Crash Or Ride 1570 g 80 YR OLD Beauty!

A gorgeous truly Hand Hammered Zildjian right here, was actually what was used on so many records in the 1940s and 50s:
LIGHT, SMOOTH and CONTROLLED 80 year-old Vintage Zildjian Crash or Crash Ride in amazing shape.
Forged in the first two decades of Zildjian USA - it’s pretty incredible that a beauty like this has even survived that long.

This Vintage 1940s TRANS STAMP Zildjian 18” is makes the perfect smaller Light Crash Ride complement to a 20” or 22!  It’s airy, smooth controlled and has that famous tone that brought all the drummers the the Zildjian doorstep.

Weighing in at lovely 1570 grams this 18” offers a simply terrific definition - it has a 8-decade old golden patina that dries this Zildjian out naturally - that’s the blessing of Father Time.

The lathing and surface is Hand Hammered but also smooth to the touch from well over a half-century of living.

Dark and light overtones for an 18” and slightly dry, exceptionally mellow and smooth. Aged particularly well with a pinpoint stick attack.  Good definition and penetration but still remains controlled and mellow. Very solid bell for an 18”.

Crash on it for strong accents while riding. It makes a straight up great Crash Cymbal. Opens up quickly.

Being an 18” this Zildjian is controlled both in overtones and volume - perfect for low to medium volume settings - still has enough weight to cut through a band.  And the crash cuts magnificently.

Small combo Light Main Ride or Left Side Crash Ride to accompany your main Ride. Whatever you decide this 1940s Zildjian can occupy many positions on a kit.

A Vintage A from around the time Max Roach hit the scene is quite a nice Zildjian! Why spend more money on a big box store Zildjian that is just reaching to do what this Zildjian does naturally every day?!