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Basics
How can I order Zildjian BASICS?
To order Zildjian BASICS you can visit the Z-Store, CLICK HERE.
You may also call toll Free 1-800-229-1623 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
How can I return BASICS purchases that don't fit?
To return Zildjian BASICS please call Zildjian Customer Service, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST to request a Return Authorization Number (RA#). Please have your Zildjian order number available when you call. This order number is noted on your packing slip.
Company
What is Zildjian's address?
Zildjian's mailing address is:
Avedis Zildjian Company
22 Longwater Drive
Norwell, MA 02061
USA
Is Zildjian accepting applications/are you hiring?
Zildjian is always looking for talented people to join our family.
You can write to us at our mailing address to request an application.
We will keep your completed application on file should any openings come up in the future.
Does Zildjian have an internship program?
Yes, in further support of Zildjian's extensive education program, Zildjian recently launched an internship program in order to give students an introduction to the music products industry through experiential learning. We offer internships in the spring, summer and fall semesters.
Students interested in the Zildjian Internship Program should send a cover letter and a current resume to:
Avedis Zildjian Company
Human Resource Dept
22 Longwater Drive
Norwell, MA 02061
Please be sure to indicate what semester you are interested in and include a daytime phone number and e-mail address.
How can I apply for this internship?
The Zildjian Company welcomes the opportunity to have you apply for an internship. You may also write to us at our mailing address to request an application:
Avedis Zildjian Company
Attn: Human Resources Dept.
22 Longwater Drive
Norwell, MA 02061
Can I take a tour of the Zildjian factories?
Zildjian operates an active metal foundry and lumber processing facility. Due to the high volume and detailed craftsmanship, the Zildjian factory is not open to the public for tours at this time.
How do you pronounce "Avedis?"
The accent is on the first syllable "AH-vuh-dis".
What kind of catalogs are available?
Our annual magazine, "Z Time", contains a complete product listing. We also have a separate BASICS catalog for a closer look at our clothing and accessory items. Lastly, our "Orchestral Score" contains a full product listing and loads of good information from tips on performing to instrument selection advice. All of these are available at your local Zildjian dealer. If they are out, ask them to order more from our Customer Service Departmant, or as a "Z Club" member you can download PDF versions from our "Downloads" section of the web site.
Crotale Bags
Does Zildjian offer any crotale cases?
Zildjian offers a Crotale Carrying Case (P0634) that is made from strong cordura, this case fits an entire octave and crotale bar.
Cymbal Bags
What does Zildjian suggest for Cymbal Bags?
Zildjian offers a variety of different bags and cases to protect and transport your cymbals. Our 22" and 24" cymbal bags are great for transport and safekeeping.
Here are the options:
Zildjian Deluxe Cymbal Rollerbag (P0650):
Holds up to 22" cymbals and features a luggage grade, height adjustable handle with reliable wheels to roll wherever you want to go. The semi rigid construction also serves to protect cymbals and its stick pouch and snare drum clip attachment allows you to carry your cymbals, sticks and snare all in one piece!
Zildjian Cymbal Safe (P1700):
A hard shell case that holds your cymbals in place through the use of a metal center bolt. The shells interior padding also helps protect your cymbals when traveling. This safe holds up to 21" cymbals.
Zildjian Gig Cymbal Bag (TGIG):
This knap sack style bag carries cymbals up to 22" in diameter.
24" Super Cymbal Bag (P0738):
Accommodates 24" cymbals, and is also equipped with a large pouch for the stick bag and a hi hat pouch that holds 15" hi hats.
22" Session Cymbal Bag (PSCB):
Holds 22" cymbals, with a large stick pouch and 15" hi hat pocket while also providing a luxurious, high quality synthetic leather that gets better with age.
22" Zildjian Deluxe Cymbal Bag (P0733):
An extremely durable 22" nylon bag for a great value.
20" K Constantinople Bag (P0726):
Great for hand cymbals and features the K logo on a maroon bag.
Cymbal Care
Can I send my cymbal back to the factory to have the logo re-applied?
Zildjian does not provide this service and does not recommend reapplying logos that have faded. The process to remove what remains on the existing logo and cleaning process to accept the new logo could cause stress to the metal of the cymbal resulting in damage. Additionally, a hand-applied paint could alter the sound of the cymbal.
How do I care for my Zildjian cymbals?
Zildjian cymbals are precision crafted. Their life expectancy depends largely on usage. A cymbal played with care and good technique will last longer than one played rigorously with poor technique. Proper care helps maintain the musical integrity of the instrument. Abusive treatment, neglect, and incorrect playing habits all contribute to metal fatigue which can diminish tonal quality or even cause cymbal fractures.
Follow these five easy guidelines to ensure a long life for your Zildjian cymbals:
1. Avoid Metal-To-Metal Contact
Place a sturdy sleeve around the cymbal tilter rod when mounting your cymbals to prevent center hole deformation and cracking. Always use top and bottom felts.
2. Keep It Loose
Do not over-tighten the wing nut. This can cause cracks around the center hole.
Also, a clamped cymbal will not vibrate freely and often sounds choked. For HiHats, keep the clutch medium-tight so that the top cymbal moves freely.
3. Play It Right
Avoid striking cymbals directly on their edge. Crash cymbals, especially, should be hit with a glancing blow, a little off center. Striking with a slight twist of the wrist also helps avoid breakage and allows crash cymbals to "open up."
4. Choose The Right Cymbal
The sound quality of a Zildjian cymbal is determined by its alloy content, size, shape, hammering and lathing pattern. Trying to force a cymbal to produce volume beyond its range can cause breakage. There are Zildjian cymbals for every style of music. Match your cymbal to your specific needs.
5. Protect Your Investment
- Always carry your cymbals in a padded cymbal bag or a protective cymbal case.
- Store your cymbals immediately whenever you break down your drumset.
- When cymbals are not in use for prolonged periods of time, wrap cymbals separately with a piece of cloth to protect their edges and surfaces; be especially careful of the bottom edge.
- Keep your cymbals away from extreme cold or heat.
Drumstick Bags
What does Zildjian suggest for drumstick bags?
Zildjian also offers a variety of drumstick bags:
Super Drumstick Bag (T3256):
padded and holds your sticks securely while also featuring a few pockets for
storage of small accessories.
Artist Bags: Adrian Young (TAY), Travis Barker (TRAV), Tommy Lee (TOM), Cindy Blackman (TCB), Dennis Chambers (TDC), Tre Cool (TRE) Artist Model Stick Bags:
Designed by the Artists themselves with dynamic colors that captures their personalities.
Session Stick Bag (PSSB):
Adds a bit of luxury to your bag, with its chrome tom-tom hooks and adjustable strap,
and a high quality synthetic leather that gets better with age.
Drumstick Bag (T3255):
Holds all your drumsticks and fits securely into most stick pouches
Z Bag (TZBAG):
This innovative stick/mallet bag converts a music stand into a percussion table.
Drumsticks
Is there a Stick Anatomy Diagram?
Click below to download the Stick Anatomy Diagram.
Stick Anatomy Diagram
What are the different types of tips and how do they affect the sound?
Tear Drop:
Slightly broad surface of this tip draws full, lower pitched sounds from cymbals and drums.
Barrel:
A heftier versatile shape that creates a deep rounded sound.
Acorn:
This angular tip produces a more articulated cymbal response, but also has the heft to make it suitable for playing Rock.
Round:
Bouncy and responsive, these tips produce fuller cymbal sounds and fatter drum sounds depending on their size.
What kind of wood are Zildjian sticks made from?
Zildjian uses a few different types of wood.
The most popular type is hickory, which provides great feel and strength for durability. Hickory also sounds great on drums and even better on cymbals.
A less dense alternative is maple. Its light weight provides a great feel for low volume settings.
Laminated Birch is featured on Mike Mangini's artist model stick and our Heavy Jazz model stick. Laminated Birch allows the stick to be weight and density controlled to meet a heavy weight specification. Laminated Birch sticks have an incredibly smooth and solid feel.
What type of tip should I use on my drumsticks? Wood or Nylon?
It's a matter of what you prefer for a particular playing situation. Nylon beads have a different feel. They tend to have more bounce, or rebound. Nylon produces a harder or sharper attack on the drums and the cymbals, while wood produces a softer, warmer one by comparison. So, it's really not a matter of good or bad, right or wrong. It's a matter of what's appropriate to your cymbal set-up and to the type of response and attack you prefer. Experiment and find out what works best in your particular situation.
What is DIP®?
DIP® is an innovative coating that we apply to many of our drumsticks. Developed through extensive research and development with top percussionist Marc Quinones, this coating provides a great grip on the drumstick. Zildjian Artist Model Sticks designed by Trilok Gurtu, and Marc Quinones also feature DIP®?.
What is Anti-Vibe™?
Anti-Vibe™ was developed in conjunction with noted authority Sims Vibration Laboratories, Inc. These sticks contain a patented dampening device in the butt-end that effectively reduces key vibrations in the stick. This makes the stick easier to play and more comfortable for certain players than standard sticks. Anti-VibeTM sticks maintain the conventional lacquer finish because the vibration absorption technology is contained out of the way, in the butt-end of the stick. These sticks are also great for using on electronic drum pads and practice pads because these surfaces tend to cause excessive vibration. It feels like you're hitting the sweet spot on every stroke!
What other grip options are available with Zildjian Drumsticks?
Our natural lacquer finish drumsticks feature a thin coat of lacquer that provides a comfortable grip.
Our DIP sticks are the most unique grip enhancement coating that we offer.
Unique grip options are also featured on the Kozo Suganuma artist model which has a rough lacquer texture.
The Joey Kramer artist model sticks do not have lacquer and are rough sanded.
The Terri Lyne Carrington artist model drumsticks has a lighted sanded and lacquered finish.
Zildjian Stick Wax is also a great grip enhancement product that can be applied to any stick.
What artists play Zildjian Drumsticks?
Check out the Artist Roster, CLICK HERE.
How are Zildjian Drumsticks made?
Zildjian drumsticks are made "the Zildjian Way." The process is controlled every step of the way, starting with stacking and air-drying the wood boards. When the wood has been sufficiently air-dried, it is introduced to dry kilns, which specifically dry each board to Zildjian's exact quality standards. Proper drying prevents warpage throughout the entire process.
Boards are then cut into dowels and hand checked to make sure each meets Zildjian requirements. The dowels are then ground to the exact shape and size of the particular model drumstick. All Zildjian Drumsticks are inspected throughout the process and are weight-paired and pitch matched.
Where can I find more information about Zildjian Drumsticks?
Please visit the drumstick page for more information, CLICK HERE
Endorsements
What is an endorsement? And is the Artist an "endorser" or "endorsee"?
Put simply, Zildjian's definition of an endorsement is an Artist promoting the instruments he or she plays and prefers, not the instrument company promoting the Artist, though this is a common misconception. Therefore, a Zildjian Artist is an "endorser" because he or she endorses Zildjian.
What are the criteria for becoming a Zildjian Artist?
Zildjian created the concept of "Artist Relations" in the 1930s when Avedis Zildjian began working directly with the great drummers of that period to create new sounds. His son, Armand, followed in the 1940s and onward, and today Zildjian's Artist Relations Program is the industry standard and an important aspect of our company. Through our program, Zildjian is able to work with many of the world's leading drummers and percussionists to gain valuable insight in order to create new instruments and sounds.
Our Artists promote Zildjian in a variety of ways and lead the company to the newest music as it is happening. The criteria for evaluating new Artists includes a high profile playing situation, which provides maximum exposure for Zildjian. It also includes, but is not limited to, a record released on a major record label that is charting on Billboard's Top 200, a video in heavy rotation on MTV/VH-1, other TV exposure and headlining a major tour. Our Artist Relations Program is geared to promote Zildjian, therefore the criteria for becoming a Zildjian Artist may vary from other companies standards. Needless to say, your ability on the instrument and using/preferring Zildjian instruments goes a long way in the process.
Zildjian has a diverse roster of Artists, representing all genres of music and Zildjian's Artist Relations Department continually evaluates our roster, allowing us to periodically open the program to signing new Artists. In order for us to maintain our high standards of supporting our many artists around the world, we have to be selective and limited in terms of signing new Artists. We recognize that people's playing situations change and we invite applicants to reapply should their initial endorsement application be declined. Some of the Artists we have signed throughout the years were not accepted the first time that they applied.
I'm a drum set player/percussionist. How can I apply, or be considered for a Zildjian Artist Endorsement?
If you live in North America (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico & Mexico) or Latin America, please forward your materials according to the following criteria:
If you live east of the Mississippi River in the USA, Canada or Puerto Rico, send to:
Zildjian Artist Relations
22 Longwater Drive
Norwell, MA USA 02061.
If you live west of the Mississippi River in the USA, in Mexico, or Latin America, send to:
Zildjian West Artist Relations
12035 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
For all other regions outside the USA, please forward your materials to Zildjian's International Representative Office:
The Hall
Priory Road
Sunningdale
Berkshire
SL5 9RQ
UK
Please include a cover letter, resume or biography, recorded materials of you and/or your band (CD preferred), as well as press materials. You will receive a letter acknowledging our receipt of your materials within 7 business days, and we will contact you in writing after evaluating your materials in approximately 4-6 weeks with our decision. Please note that during certain times of year, especially the busy summer tour season, it takes longer for us respond to the many inquiries we receive.
We sincerely thank you for your interest and support.
Zildjian Artist Relations
What does it mean to be a Zildjian Educational Artist/Endorser?
Much like our "drum set" artists/endorsers, being a Zildjian Educational Artist means that you are an educator that wants to use the best instruments and you want your students to use the best instruments. Therefore you choose to endorse the Zildjian brand and its products.
Our Educational Artists are some of the top educators in world, spanning all types of percussion genres. Teaching at some of the top schools, such as Berklee College of Music, New England Conservatory, Eastman School of Music & University of North Texas. Performing educational clinics at some of largest educational shows such as Percussive Arts Society International Convention, IAJE, Mid-West Band & Orchestra Convention, and Texas Bandmasters. Working with the best ensembles and young performers throughout Drum Corps International, WGI, and camps such as Interlochen Arts Academy.
Our artist/endorsers are held to the highest standards of excellence in the educational field, as they help us to build a brand loyalty towards Zildjian with future percussionists.
What are the criteria for becoming a Zildjian Educational Artist/Endorser?
The Zildjian Educational Program seeks percussion educators that have a national presence within the percussion education community. Other criteria include solid affiliations at major educational institutions like Universities, Colleges, and Conservatories, and strong affiliations with educational organizations, such as MENC, IAJE, PAS, DCI and WGI. Clinician experience and published works are also considerations for potential endorsement. A love for the instruments and desire to play and represent the best cymbals on the market are also important to any successful relationship with an Educational Artist/Endorser.
What are the criteria for becoming a Zildjian Orchestral Artist/Endorser?
The Zildjian Orchestral Artist/Endorser program looks for the top orchestral percussionists in the world who perform with prominent orchestras such as New York Metropolitan Opera, Philadelphia Orchestra and Chicago Symphony Orchestra, to name a few. Percussion educators with solid affiliations at major educational institutions like Universities, Colleges, and Conservatories. Clinician experience and published works are also considerations for potential endorsement.
How do I submit information for consideration on becoming a Zildjian Educational or Orchestral Artist/Endorser?
You may forward your materials to:
Zildjian Education/Orchestral Department
22 Longwater Drive
Norwell, MA 02061
Please include a cover letter, resume or biography, listing of all educational affiliations, performing ensembles, publications and clinic experience. You will receive a letter acknowledging our receipt of your materials, and we will contact you in writing after evaluating your materials. (Please allow a minimum of 4 - 6 weeks)
Zildjian Cymbals
Are Zildjian cymbals "Hand-Hammered"?
With the development of new technology, the hand hammering is not the most effective or efficient way to manufacture the highest quality, consistent cymbal. We now have the ability to accurately recreate hand hammering with computer-controlled machinery. A computer can be programmed to hammer a cymbal in a symmetrical pattern, as in the A and A Custom ranges, or randomly, as in the K and K Constantinople ranges. Symmetrically hammered cymbals have a high, bright cutting sound because the hammer rows are more organized and vibrations can easily travel across the body of the cymbal. Randomly hammered cymbals have a range of overtones and a darker sound because the sound vibrations have to travel through the many unorganized hammer marks. This new technology has allowed a consistency in cymbal sound that cannot be duplicated by human hands.
Where can I find my local Zildjian Retailer?
Go to the store locator, CLICK HERE.
What is Zildjian's cymbal warranty policy?
Zildjian cymbals carry a one-year warranty, from date of purchase, against manufacturing flaws. Zildjian requires that all cymbals for warranty replacement be returned to us for review. Quality is important to us and we use these opportunities to track the manufacture of the cymbal in question to ensure quality continues to improve.
Please call Zildjian Customer Service at 781-871-2200 for a return authorization number (RA #). Once you have your RA#, please return the cymbal to:
Avedis Zildjian Company
22 Longwater Drive
Norwell, MA 02061
R/A No. __________
Please enclose a copy of your original purchase receipt with your cymbal, as this is vital to determining the warranty period. A cymbal returned without a receipt will be evaluated by the serial number on each cymbal, which tells the evaluator how old the cymbal is. A cymbal will not be replaced if it has been: misplayed, dropped, played with excessive force or treated abusively; bought second hand or used in a lease program; if it has been previously replaced by Zildjian; or if more than one year has passed since the purchase of the cymbal.
Please package your broken cymbal in a clean box from your local Post Office or UPS Store. Do not use pizza boxes or anything similar. Cymbals returned in anything other than clean packing may be returned to sender unopened.
Note: Customers outside of the United States must return cymbals directly to the dealer/store that they purchased them from. The store will, in turn, contact its distributor for replacement.
Can I buy cymbals from the Zildjian factory?
Because Zildjian would like to encourage you to support your local retailer,
we do not sell directly to the consumer.
How can I find out what Zildjian Cymbals and Sticks a certain artist uses?
Check out Zildjian artists' set-ups in the artist area, CLICK HERE.
Where can I get rivets for my cymbals?
Zildjian sells a package of 100 rivets (P0790), for a retail price of $4.95. Your local music retailer can special order them. You can also purchase "screw driver" rivets at any hardware store. These rivets are simply split open by a screwdriver which gives you the ability to control the amount of "play" the rivet has in the cymbal.
How can I install rivets into my cymbals?
We recommend that you send your cymbals directly to us for rivet installation. We have special equipment, designed for placing holes in cymbals, which is much safer than any other hole punching process. Just call our Customer Service Department @ 781-871-2200, tell them how many rivets and where you would like them and they will issue you a Return Authorization Number (RA#), so you can send us your cymbal.
We'll take care of the rivets but will need to charge ten dollars ($10) per cymbal to a credit card to cover shipping and handling fees. We recommend 2 different patterns of rivets to choose from. A "cluster", which is 3 rivets 1 1/2 inches from the edge and 1 inch apart or the "traditiona"l fashion, which are 6 equally spaced rivets 1 1/2 inches from the edge. We will also accommodate a custom pattern if possible.
What makes cymbals sound different?
Profile
The degree of curvature from the cup to the edge. The profile or "bow" of a cymbal affects its pitch and overtones. Higher profile cymbals will be higher in pitch and have fewer overtones. Flatter design cymbals will be lower in pitch and have more overtones.
Taper
The degree to which the cymbal changes in thickness from the cup to the edge.
The design of the taper will contribute to the amount of Crash-like or Ride-like qualities in the cymbal. Medium-Thin Rides have the most extreme taper being thick at the cup and thin at the edge.
Bell
All other factors being equal, the bell or cup size determines the amount of overtones or ring projected by a cymbal. A larger bell produces more overtones and a longer full-bodied sound. A smaller bell reduces ring and sustain and provides a more defined stick sound for riding.
Ride Area
The center portion of the cymbal. This area doesn't open up immediately when struck, making it effective for pronounced stick tones and patterns.
Crash Area
The outer edge where a cymbal responds immediately and where most players strike to produce an instant Crash response.
Diameter
The size of a cymbal determines its volume. Larger cymbals are louder with greater volume potential. They will sustain longer but respond more slowly and have a lower pitch. Smaller cymbals will react more quickly, will decay faster and have a higher pitch.
Weight
Heavier cymbals have a higher pitch. The more metal in a cymbal, the more it projects, the louder its volume and the greater its sustain. Heavier cymbals have a more prominent "ping" sound with fewer overtones and take longer to reach their optimum vibration. Lighter cymbals provide less stick definition, speak quicker and have less sustain.
Hammering
Random hammering applies the hammer strikes irregularly all over the cymbal surface. This lowers the profile and pitch, reduces and darkens overtones, adds dryness and increases the amount of warmth and body of its sound. Symmetrical hammering applies hammering strikes in organized patterns over the surface of the cymbal. This heightens the profile of the cymbal, raises its pitch and increases the brightness and overall color of its sound. Over-hammered cymbals receive additional hammer strikes after they are lathed. This further reduces overtones, adds dryness and shortens decay.
Tonal Grooves
Applied during the final lathing stage. They facilitate the escape of sound energy from the cymbal. Larger, deeper tonal grooves open up the cymbal sound. Fine, shallow grooves "sweeten" the sound. Cymbals with no tonal grooves (unlathed) have fewer overtones as some of the sound is "trapped",
enhancing Ride qualities.
Drum Sticks
Stick selection can greatly influence your cymbal sound. See our stick selection for more details
What is the difference between cast and sheet cymbals?
Cast Bronze cymbals are individually poured and cast from raw molten metal.
Each casting is cooled and sorted by weight for each cymbal model.
The castings are then put through a complex sequence of heating, rolling, shaping, hammering, and lathing techniques unique to each cymbal range.
Cast Bronze 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.
Sheet Bronze cymbals begin as pre-formed disks cut from metal with uniform thickness. Precision hammering and shaping pummels cymbal disks freeing up distinctive tone. Sheet Bronze cymbals have a very fast response with a quick decay. They have excellent durability and a consistent sound within each respective model. Affordably priced, Sheet Bronze cymbals are an ideal first cymbal choice.
Can I get a "custom" made cymbal?
Zildjian's inability to accept requests for custom-made cymbals is primarily affected by the cymbal making process itself. Our cymbals are processed from individual castings that are heated and rolled many times until the proper "pull thickness" is achieved. They are then tempered by placing the "cymbal blanks" in a special solution of cold water while the "blanks" are still red-hot. From this point the cymbals must undergo the remaining processes in a quick and timely manner. The unique Zildjian alloy requires that the shaping, hammering and lathing of the cymbals occur while the metal is still in a malleable state. If too much time elapses, the alloy becomes very hard and will not accept the various procedures in a consistent manner. For this reason, we generally are unable to interrupt any part of the process to implement a procedure that might be needed to answer a request for a custom-made cymbal. Small batches of cymbals are, at times, sent through to create custom cymbals to address special requirements needed by one of our endorsing artists. This can be expensive, both in manpower and time taken away from the production of other cymbals but it often creates a dialogue as to the possibilities of this "custom" cymbal becoming a new and innovative product. Keep in mind that most new products require a large capital investment to procure what is necessary for manufacturing (shaping dies, re-tooling of machinery, etc.) and extensive documentation to verify that the right specifications will be used in its production. Due to the proprietary nature of discussing what techniques can be used to create a "custom" cymbal, we limit our dialogue to only those who are within our endorser program.
Why do most people put the heavier HiHat cymbal on the bottom?
HiHat pairings generally have a slightly heavier bottom cymbal to firmly support the top cymbal and help create a good balance between the "chick" and the "wash" of the pairing.
Does it matter what kind of straps I use with my crash cymbals?
Yes! The cymbal straps are an integral part of your cymbal playing. The wrong kind of straps can not only be uncomfortable for your hands, but can disrupt the sound production of the cymbal. The straps should be tied in a secure knot and checked periodically for any rips or tears. It is generally not recommended to use the large pads that can be placed over the straps to shield your hands from the cymbals, as they will dampen the sound. However, some marching percussion programs do use pads or gloves due to the extremely difficult and rigorous playing that is required.
Does Zildjian sell "seconds"?
Zildjian began selling "seconds" in the sixties to select dealers. These "seconds" were cymbals that were flawed with small dents or scratches, but that were of quality sound. The "seconds" were very popular in the seventies but became increasingly scarce as the modern cymbal making processes produced fewer of these blemished cymbals. Eventually, Zildjian ceased selling seconds in 1981 and today, the few flawed cymbals produced at Zildjian are cut up and melted for the alloy.
How old is my cymbal? It has such and such a trademark...
Variations of the famous Zildjian Trademark have been in existence for hundreds of years. One might think that each succeeding trademark change would allow for a specific period of time to be associated with that marking. In reality, it is necessary to maintain the registration of any particular trademark by incorporating its use periodically through time. Due to that fact, we cannot accurately assess the age of any cymbal made before 1995. Since then, Zildjian has created its trademarks through the use of state-of-the-art laser etching technology, which allows our cymbals to receive a perfect rendition of any of our trademarks in any size. This new trade marking procedure also allows Zildjian to place an additional lot number within the trademark, which is specific to each and every cymbal made. This information allows us to know EXACTLY when each new instrument was created, what craftsmen were involved in its manufacture, and what procedures were incorporated during production.
Anyone looking to date their cymbals that have this lot number within the trademark can contact one of our customer service representatives to acquire this information.
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