USED ZILDJIAN / Trans Stamp 16" Hihats 760/968g Old A Zildjian Hi Hat [08]

Very rare "trans-stamped" A Zildjian
A Zildjian "trans-stamped" 16" hi-hat cymbal used from the 1940s to the 1950s.
This is a "transtamped" 16" hi-hat cymbal.

This is a TYPE I cymbal and is believed to have been manufactured between 1946 and 1949.
This is an A Giljan from the period that has become more popular in recent years due to its rarity and unique sound.

The hammering was done by hand during this period, and the hammer marks are clearly different compared to the current models.
While the bright sound typical of A-jiru is the basic tone, it is characterized by complex and deep overtones due to hand hammering, and you can enjoy a sound with depth that cannot be experienced on other A-jirujuncles from other periods.

This 16" is so thin that it is hard to believe it is 16" in weight.
It does not have much power, but it has a bright, delicate, and atmospheric sound.
It has a unique touch and a sound that cannot be experienced with today's cymbals.

The thinness of the cymbal has caused it to be slightly deformed, but this is not a problem when the cymbal is set on the stand.
The cymbal itself is very soft and playable even when distorted a little.
The cymbal is very soft, and even if it is distorted a little, there is no problem in playing it.
Above all, the sound is very excellent, and it is hard to find anywhere else.
This is a very rare item among old A Zildjian cymbals.

Size:16 inches
Item rank: B: Fairly scratched and used, but no problems in normal use.