To commemorate their astounding 400-year history of fine cymbal making, Zildjian sifted through their private family library of new-old-stock (NOS) bronze and hand-selected a series of vintage cymbals crafted between the late-1930s and mid-1950s. Among the resulting cymbals, the Limited-edition 400th Anniversary Vault crash is actually a brand-new 15-inch A Series crash, just one of 200 crashes and only 400 total vault cymbals that Zildjian is letting go of for 2023. This piece of Zildjian history — crafted at the original Quincy, Massachusetts, factory and hand tested by Armand Zildjian himself — bears a few stick marks and fingerprints preserved in time that just might include the prints of a curious artist from back in the day. Complete with a cymbal adapter, this crash is ready to outfit modern cymbal stands with ease. It’s not every day that a manufacturer as revered as Zildjian unearths their unsold secrets of the past 70+ years, much less offers them for sale, and Jb music is honored to be a part of the celebration. But whether you plan to make it a wall piece or dedicate it to your kit, don’t wait: these vintage NOS rarities won’t last long!

Zildjian Limited-edition 400th Anniversary Vault Crash Cymbal Features:

• New-old-stock crash straight from Zildjian’s private family vault of vintage cymbals
• Produced between the late-1930s and mid-1950s at the original Zildjian factory in Quincy, MA
• 1 of only 200 A Series crash cymbals, 1 of 400 Vault releases for 2023
• Drumstick marks and fingerprints left behind by Zildjian family tester Armand Zildjian
• Potentially preserved fingerprints of period artists!
• B20 bronze construction delivers iconic Zildjian sound with pure, rich, and focused tonality
• Includes cymbal adapter to ensure flawless usage of the original mounting hole with modern stands
• Makes a great display piece or coveted addition to your existing kit setup