No shade to you at all, I know you just gotta do what the customer’s asking for, but that thing was so extremely cool as-is 😭 Still sounds great after the mod though. I think I’m most partial to the first pass, would have made a great rock ride
I have one of these and it’s 18”. I’m guessing it’s half an old piatti. Sounds awful since it’s so heavy! It looks great leaning against my wall though.
Someone needs to pay a metallurgy expert to analyze some lathe scraps off some older old stamp Istanbul K zildjians. You know, just to see what the special sauce is? Anthony Amedeo has payed to analyze old Rogers drum shells to get definitive answers about the composition of the drums. I'd do it, but I am too poor and a hurricane just poked holes in my roof. I've heard bright old K Istanbul K Zildjians. They are out there.
Great job. Sounds even better in context of playing with the drum set. Cymbals are meant to be played, not sit in a museum. I have two old-ish 20 inch K’s from the 80’s that I no longer play because they just don’t sound good to me anymore. I will be sending them your way to work your magic. Cheers.
I really liked how the cymbal sounded at first; I didn't think I was going to enjoy what you made of the K. I have a couple of heavier rides that aren't typical jazz weights, but I like the 'funk' from them that you can hear from how the internal tones mix. To me that 'funk' is what makes a cymbal a jazz cymbal regardless of the weight or diameter. It's a testament to your talent that you can preserve that characteristic in the cymbals you modify, and add it to those who lack it.
Probably not something you want to do with a vintage rarity like this, but could you possibly anneal the cymbal to make it slightly more ductile and workable?
This is a great testiment to your work. You took a peice of history that while cool was not functional. The original man in Turky who made this cymbal would probably want you to make this change if it meant that it would not collect dust but get used to make music. This is awesome!
By my taste it was sound much better at the first time you did the “‘first removed weight “ 2550gr Perfect for jazz . But again is the customer wish how he wants . I am pretty sure you are agree with me;) Excellent work!!!
What an amazing sounding ride cymbal before lathing! Why didn't the client just sell the cymbal, because it's so valuable/desirable, for a cymbal that they did want and go choose, having change out as well no doubt!!?? 😯
Tim, that’s an amazing result! I love that type of content! I have an old 18” K with a slight heavy side to it and a small hairline crack that has been drilled with two tiny holes to stop the spread. Can I send it to you? I don’t expect anything in return, but I am curious if you can make it sing again? Perhaps it could see a light of day again as an all-around suspended cymbal? Let me know. I’m in Ohio.
I absolutely love the idea of modifying vintage cymbals - yes for sure there is the potential for 'loss', but what can be gained is so much more important: the energy, and MUSIC, which was the original intention of this instrument is all that should really matter. An appreciation for not only the raw materials but also the history and lifespan of a cymbal is a great thing in the right hands.
Jazz isnt my thing so all these ride cymbals are going in the opposite direction to the sound I like, I'd want you to dry that out from where it ended up, But it not mine. I'd love to see you make a mini china as a complete departure from the jazz rides. I have a 8"splash, 9" trash splash and a 10" and 12" on my kit, I'd love to see you hit that end of the scale, maybe fun to see you make one from a 16" crash thats cracked and need cutting down to loose the crack.
Wow make a copy of that bell except to aim for a less harsh sharp bell sound. Could be a really great ride nodel for your customers in the future. Preserving the heritage of old K lathing Etc.
