What are Zilco cymbals?

The Zilco trademark, which included a sword and Arabic writing just above the Zilco text, was initiated in June of 1930 and was primarily used on second-quality Zildjian cymbals. These cymbals were supplied to various drum companies to use with their complete drumkit setups.

Who made Zilco cymbals?

Zilco cymbals were made by Zildjian in Canada, in what was to become the Sabian factory, between 1968-1970. In my experience they were all well made but sonically inconsistent. Some were awful – some were great. This 20″ ride is very much the latter.

Why are Paiste cymbals the best?

Best Paiste Hi Hat Cymbals They sound so good in live situations and studios that any drummer will love them. They have a complex dark tone with a fairly smoky wash. They sit in a mix, meaning they’re great for deep pocket grooves. The complex tone means you get a different sound depending on where you hit.

What ride cymbals did Buddy Rich use?

Buddy Rich was using Avedis Zildjian cymbals, which included:

• 14″ New Beat Hi-Hats.
• 18″ Thin Crash.
• 18″ Medium-Thin Crash.
• 8″ Splash (also used a 6″)
• 20″ Medium Ride.
• 22″ Swish.

What do zilco cymbals look like?

The faded Zilco Constantinople stamp that was used on Zildjian’s later Zilco cymbals from about 1930-1950. These cymbals have small bells, feel paper thin and often have hand hammering. Also, according to magazine ads like the one here most of these era of Zilcos were the smaller swish cymbals sized from 10 to 15 inches.

Is this Zildjian cymbal a World War II zilco?

He claims that Armand says it is probably a World War II era cymbal made at the Zildjian plant using the Quincy drop hammer technique—used until Avedis Zildjian stopped offering Zilcos and the technique was replaced by the pressing process. The “Trade Mark” stamp is from the first part of the era, with the “Constantinople” one coming later on.

When did zilco cymbals start using trade marks?

The original Zilco “Trade Mark” stamp from the first part of the 1930s to 1950s era. The faded Zilco Constantinople stamp that was used on Zildjian’s later Zilco cymbals from about 1930-1950. These cymbals have small bells, feel paper thin and often have hand hammering.

Are Zildjian zilcos any good?

So basically the older Zilcos were A Zildjian quality control rejects that were re-sold cheaply, including the Swish cymbals and others sized from 9˝ to 12˝. Because they were factory seconds they were a bit of a gamble—some sounded great and others just okay.