RARE 1940s Trans Stamp Vintage ZILDJIAN PAPER THIN 12” Hihats 446 462 g ULTRA THIN
Original price
$479.99
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Original price
$479.99
Original price
$479.99
$479.99
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$479.99
Current price
$479.99
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Here is a pair of ultra-thin 80 year Vintage Zildjians that sound like they were just plucked off an Early DUKE ELLINGTON Record.
- Or Maybe Bix Beiderbeck. Or ART Tatum!
- These beauties are literally from the first 20 years of ZILDJIAN IN AMERICA.
- Vintage Zildjian TRANS STAMP 1940s Paper Thin 12” Hihats in amazing shape!
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446 and 462 grams - that is really damn thin and a beautiful thing when you need a light whispy papery vintage tone - none of this modern stuff masquerading as "vintage" or "vintage reissue" nonsense.
- Hand hammered, wavy surface, ultra-thin weights - Gene Krupa - FOR REAL.
- Light Papery whispy, very responsive, wonderfully DRY complex tone with a subtle lively glow that percolates when opened. Dry attack. Very mellow chill - compliments of the last 80 years that have been quite good to them.
- Beautiful light and FAST CHUP tone when played with your foot. Golden glow when opened. Splashy and whispy. Not like anything modern.
- Being the original 1940s 12s” these Hihats are FAST with a very quick response - both with your foot and a stick. They are PERFECT for getting that super old-school sound.
- They sound unbelievable under a mic and are fantastic for low to medium volume settings.
- Incredible for brush work.
- No modern company makes this sound. This is THE SOUND.
- And they cost the same as a pair of regular-ass Zildjian New Beats.
- It's a joy to play cymbals that are 80 years old. No issues, great shape, typical light wear, gorgeous patina.
- The sound of early jazz, bebop, folk, Americana, Big Band, rockabilly, boogie woogie, and Dixieland right here.