13” A Zildjian Thin Ride / Hi Hat Top Small Stamp [ca. 1957–1959] 690g

A genuinely unusual piece of Zildjian history. Perfect as a 13” hi hat top, but look closely and something very special remains visible: traces of the original “THIN RIDE” ink designation.

Yes, a 13” Thin Ride.

At only 690g, this late 1950s A Zildjian is thin, lively and extremely responsive. The combination of its tiny ride size, surviving factory ink and sought after Small Stamp makes this a fascinating collector’s piece as well as a highly musical cymbal.

• Size: 13”
• Type: Thin Ride / Hi Hat Top
• Era: Small Stamp [ca. 1957–1959]
• Weight: 690g
• Original ink: surviving “THIN RIDE” designation
• Character: thin, lively, fast and responsive
• Condition: honest vintage condition with substantial natural patina and playing marks, no cracks visible

The surviving “THIN RIDE” ink is what makes this one particularly intriguing. A 13” ride is an extraordinary specification today and a wonderful reminder of how fluid Zildjian’s cymbal classifications could be in the 1950s.

A small cymbal with a very big story.

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