Zildjian Flat Top Cymbal
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- A Zildjian - 16" 18" 20" 22"
Description
A Zildjian
- Also called a "Big Bell" cymbal and sometimes informally a "Cowbell cymbal".
Here's a radically new top ride cymbal with an extra large cup (bell) that is almost as wide as its flattened bow. This oversized cup produces a wide variety of sounds and powerfully projects them in an unusual and exciting way for the special rhythm effects found in today's many different types and styles of music. Available in 16" through 22" diameters.(1)
Information from:
- 1970 Zildjian ad
This cymbal is one of several models which is easily recognizable by its shape and was produced for just one year: 1970. All known examples wear what we nickname
the "60s" trademark stamp on it. The data for these models collectively has shown that what we nickname the "60s" trademark stamp was in factory use until 1979. The "60s" is still true in the sense that tells us when it started in use. However there is more work to do to determine if a particular cymbal was manufactured in the 1960s or the 1970s. A separate page on that topic is coming soon.
Count of different trademarks seen on Flat Top Cymbals
1970 Cow Bell Ride (aka Flat Top Cymbal) 16" - 22"
18 n=4 3 x 60short 1 x 60 unsure
20 n=9 4 x 60short 3 x 60tall 2 x 60 unsure
22 n=2 1 x 60short 1 x 60tall
no 70 stamp to be seen
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