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 ride is actually a brand-new 20-inch A Series ride, just one of 200 20-inch rides 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 ride 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 Ride Cymbal Features:

New-old-stock ride 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 ride 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