Zildjian Amir

Initial 1982 Amir Models/Sizes

Amir

Introduction: 1982
Discontinued: 1989 (Replaced by Scimitar Bronze)
Background: Zildjian's budget line of the era. This series was succeeded by the Amir II, and succeeded by the Scimitar series.
Alloy: CuSn8 (Also known as "Sheet Bronze" or "non-cast" in Zildjian's literature.)
Quality: Mid-Priced / Semi-Professional
Zildjian's Description: "The Amir is a non-cast, professional cymbal with the more metallic sound preferred by some drummers. Amir cymbals are the result of Zildjian Sound Lab technology and research into special alloys. Each one projects a clear, bright, controlled sound with fast decay for use on stage or in the studio. The focused energy of Amir cymbals delivers a lightning-fast attack with contoured overtones that decay quickly and smoothly for optimum miking. Amirs are made to Zildjian's exacting standards and are far more durable than other non-cast cymbals."

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  1st Generation Logo (1982 and into 1983)

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  2nd Generation Logo (Late 1983 -?)

Rides

• Ride - 18" 20" 22"

Crashes

• Crash - 16" 18"

Hi-Hats

• Hi-Hat - 14" 15"
• Power Hat - 14" 15"

Chinas

• China Boy - 18" 20"

Other

• Band - 14" 15" 16"

Amir II

Amir II Rock Logo

Amir II

Introduction: 198?
Discontinued: 1996?
Background: Zildjian's budget line of the era. This series was precceeded by the Amir series.
Alloy: CuSn8 (Also known as "Sheet Bronze" or "non-cast" in Zildjian's literature.)
Quality: Mid-Priced / Semi-Professional
Zildjian's Description:

Rides

• Crash Ride - 18"
• Ride - 20"
• Rock Ride - 20"

Crashes

• Crash - 16" 18"
• Rock Crash - 16" 18"

Hi-Hats

• Hi-Hat - 14"
• Rock Hat - 14"

Splashes

• Splash - 8" 10"

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Information from:
Modern Drummer Equipment Annual, July 1986

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• Special thanks to Todd Little for information contained herein.

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