All Avedis Zildjian cymbals have their name stamped in its bronze. We know Avedis Zildjian started production in 1929 in the Quincy, Massachusetts USA.All Avedis Zildjian

How do I know what Zildjian cymbal I have?

How do I know what model cymbal I have if the logo has faded or been removed? You can contact Zildjian Customer Service with your batch number (second group of digits) and unique serial (the last group of digits) and they can tell you the model information.

What is the difference between Zildjian A and a custom?

Re: Cymbal Sets: Zildjian A or A Custom? A customs have more of a ping attack to them, whereas the Avedis have more of a wash. Both lines are relatively the same brightness, but the way that they respond makes one sound a little higher or darker than the other, in my experience(I own both lines).

How much do crash cymbals weigh?

For instance, if Im looking for a jazzy-sounding 20 ride, Ill be looking for, in general, a cymbal that weighs approximately 2000 grams (4.4 pounds) or less.

What are Zildjian A Customs made of?

These A Custom Box Set cymbals have a rich, full-bodied sound that improves with age. They also have greater projection, clarity, and durability than any other cymbals. Zildjian cast cymbals are made from the Zildjian secret alloy, which is comprised of 80% copper, 20% tin, and traces of silver.

How much does a 17 cymbal weigh?

Product informationItem Weight2.44 poundsProduct Dimensions17 x 17 x 2 inchesASINB01AA1M23GItem model numberS17TCCustomer Reviews4.6 out of 5 stars 131 ratings 4.6 out of 5 stars5 more rows

How much does a 16 cymbal weigh?

Product informationItem Weight7.75 poundsBest Sellers Rank#212,638 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #820 in Crash CymbalsIs Discontinued By ManufacturerNoDate First AvailableJuly 16, 2004Color NameBrass5 more rows

Is Sabian owned by Zildjian?

Zildjian founded Sabian Cymbals in Meductic in 1981 after a legal battle with his brother over inheritance of the Zildjian family business. The two companies remain competitors and world leaders in the cymbal business.

How much do 18 cymbals weigh?

Product informationItem Weight9 poundsProduct Dimensions18 x 18 x 1.6 inchesASINB0002F50H6Item model number21822Best Sellers Rank#277,021 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #1,253 in Crash Cymbals3 more rows

Is Sabian vs Zildjian better?

Zildjian and Sabian both produce a wide range of comparable cymbals that are mostly similarly priced, though some Sabian models are slightly cheaper. Sabian is popular for genres like worship and metal, while Zildjian is more popular for classic rock, punk and is the go-to cymbal brand for jazz drummers.