How to tell how old your Zildjian New Beats are?

[OctavACoS]

I got some nice used New Beat high hats a while ago, and I've always wondered how old they are. Does anyone know how to date these?

[Kazaamski]

If you go to cymbalholic.com, they might be able to help you. Have a picture of the zildjian stamp ready.

[xsabers]

I got some nice used New Beat high hats a while ago, and I've always wondered how old they are. Does anyone know how to date these?

Well, I've had mine since they were new...

We never really dated though; we're just close friends...

[Riouel]

send us a pic of the stamp maybe i could help you

[Pearl MCX Man]

This is a tricky question cause I have tried on many occasions to identify my supposedly Vintage 70's cymbals but was not successfull. Hope you can find the right place to look and share it with us.

[Riouel]

This is a tricky question cause I have tried on many occasions to identify my supposedly Vintage 70's cymbals but was not successfull. Hope you can find the right place to look and share it with us.

google vintage cymbal guide

[OctavACoS]

Well, I've had mine since they were new...

We never really dated though; we're just close friends...

Haha! I think I'd rather date my cymbals then my gf at this point.

I'll post some pics tomorrow, I'm busy tonight

[xsabers]

...I'm busy tonight

Not if your GF reads this.

[DrummerD]

Haha! I think I'd rather date my cymbals then my gf at this point.

I'll post some pics tomorrow, I'm busy tonight

Not if your GF reads this.

[OctavACoS]

Not if your GF reads this.

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Umm... stupid question but... how do you post a picture? I can't figure it out.

[Martinez12]

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Umm... stupid question but... how do you post a picture? I can't figure it out.

Use a Photo hosting website, like photobucket

[Russ]

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Umm... stupid question but... how do you post a picture? I can't figure it out.

First, get an account with a photo hosting site such as photobucket, imageshack, or tinypic(fastest i've heard of). To get it going on photobucket, you will first need to get the image onto your computer. You can choose to name it something recognizable or anonymous for whatever purpose. You then upload it to your account, inside an album you create, on photobucket. From there, click on get image code, and that will copy the code. Paste that code into a thread and your image should show up here.

[OctavACoS]

I know it's really hard to see. My camera couldn't focus on the cymbal for some reason. It's like this-

Strange Pattern*
AVEDIS
ZILDJIAN Co
GENUINE
TURKISH CYMBALS
MADE IN USA
JF 54242 027

[Olimpass]

I know it's really hard to see. My camera couldn't focus on the cymbal for some reason. It's like this-

Strange Pattern*
AVEDIS
ZILDJIAN Co
GENUINE
TURKISH CYMBALS
MADE IN USA
JF 54242 027

Laser etched stamp...new, nothing old or vintage about those

[Riouel]

Id 1994
ie 1995
if 1996
ig 1997
ih 1998
ii 1999
jj 2000
ja 2001
jb 2002
jc 2003
jd 2004
je 2005
jf 2006
jg 2007
jh 2008
ji 2009
Kj 2010
ka 2011

so yours is a 2006

[MartyM]

Riouel very good info! thanks! probably there on a web site, I just never looked!

[OctavACoS]

Id 1994
ie 1995
if 1996
ig 1997
ih 1998
ii 1999
jj 2000
ja 2001
jb 2002
jc 2003
jd 2004
je 2005
jf 2006
jg 2007
jh 2008
ji 2009
Kj 2010
ka 2011

so yours is a 2006

Thanks so much! A little disappointing though

[soren-k]

I just picked up a used pair of New Beats a week ago and would also like to figure out the date of manufacture. Mine look a lot like the ones above, but they don't have any letters or numbers (like "JF 54242 027") under the "Made in USA" part. Does that mean they're from the 80's?

[slinky]

the ones with the lowenbrau lion are the rarest.

http://www.ehow.com/how_6050369_rate...n-cymbals.html

[Riouel]

I just picked up a used pair of New Beats a week ago and would also like to figure out the date of manufacture. Mine look a lot like the ones above, but they don't have any letters or numbers (like "JF 54242 027") under the "Made in USA" part. Does that mean they're from the 80's?

no if you can show us a pic maybe i can help you find the time they were made

[atomcorr2]

i bought my new beats in 1972, they have been on every gig i have ever played. I.M.O. they are the best cymbals ever made ....

[soren-k]

no if you can show us a pic maybe i can help you find the time they were made

Here are some pics:

[Fifty]

Not if your GF reads this.

I literally Laughed Out Loud at this.... I think if you bring it to a music store they could find out for you...

[atomcorr2]

i could be wrong but i dont think that zildjian started using ink on the cymbals until the 80s

[Riouel]

Here are some pics:

i think they were made late 70's or early 80's