{"product_id":"484-538-zildjian","title":"RARE 1950s Vintage ZILDJIAN Paperthin 12” Hihats Hand Hammered Light AIRY Whispy! 484 538 g","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#232736\" face=\"-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, San Francisco, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif\"\u003eHere is a pair of ultra-thin 75 year Vintage Zildjians that sound like they were just plucked off an Early DUKE ELLINGTON Record.  Or Maybe Bix Beiderbeck. Or ART Tatum!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#232736\" face=\"-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, San Francisco, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif\"\u003eThese beauties are literally from the first few decades of ZILDJIAN IN AMERICA.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#232736\" face=\"-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, San Francisco, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif\"\u003eVintage Zildjian Hand Hammered 1950s Paper Thin 12” Hihats in fantastic shape!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e484 and 538 \u003c\/span\u003egrams  - 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand hammered, wavy surface, ultra-thin weights - Gene Krupa vibe- FOR REAL. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight 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 75 years that have been quite good to them. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful light and FAST CHUP tone when played with your foot. Golden glow when opened.  Splashy and whispy. Not like anything modern. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeing the original 1950s 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey sound unbelievable under a mic and are fantastic for low to medium volume settings. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncredible for brush work.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo modern company makes this sound. This is THE SOUND. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's a joy to play cymbals that are 75 years old. No issues, great shape, typical light wear, gorgeous patina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sound of early jazz, bebop, folk, Americana, Big Band, rockabilly, boogie woogie, and Dixieland right here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery hard to find a beautiful pair like this today. The Real Deal! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hazelshould Drums + Cymbals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51981741654232,"sku":"50sZildjian12inPTHats484g538g","price":439.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0540\/3597\/2290\/files\/DE0313FA-3EF1-42AB-A7E4-D26BCC92322D.jpg?v=1783917935","url":"https:\/\/www.hazelshould.com\/products\/484-538-zildjian","provider":"Hazelshould Drums + Cymbals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}