Zildjian Armand Zildjian Limited Edition Vintage Ride Cymbal - 20 inch

A 70-year-old Ride from Armand Zildjian's Personal Collection
Zildjian would not be the household name it is today were it not for Avedis Zildjian III's son Armand, who was known as the Father of Artist Relations. Armand took his family's cherished Turkish cymbals to the industry's top players — including Buddy Rich, Elvin Jones, Max Roach, and Tony Williams — amid the bop boom of the mid-20th century. In addition to launching such lines as the groundbreaking New Beat Hi-Hats and the Old World K Constantinople collection, Armand can be credited for helping the Zildjian line achieve worldwide success thanks to his artist connections and business savvy.
To honor what would have been his 100th birthday, Zildjian have opened the family vault to share 200 of Armand's personal A Zildjian cymbals with players and collectors across the world. The 20-inch Limited-edition Vintage Ride is a genuine vintage cymbal from Armand's own cymbal collection. Its creation can be traced back to the 1940s or 1950s, passed down through the generations or cherished by Armand in his lifetime. Since they were crafted in Zildjian's original Quincy, Mass., factory by the company's dedicated team of cymbal artisans, the 20-inch Limited-edition Vintage Ride bears the unmistakable early A sound that changed music forever. This true-vintage Zildjian ride is one of only 200 cymbals being released. Each ships in a collector's road case with handling gloves; a signed and numbered certificate of authenticity; a special set of walnut-stained, limited-edition Armand Zildjian sticks; and a commemorative book celebrating Armand Zildjian's life and eternal contributions to the drumming world.




Includes case and certificate of authenticity
In honor of this first-ever release of Armand's personal cymbals, the Limited-edition Vintage Ride ships in a premium Calzone/Anvil road case with a signed and numbered certificate of authenticity. Each one includes a set of white handling gloves to protect the cymbal from oils and a limited-edition set of Armand Zildjian signature drumsticks in a beautiful walnut stain and with gold foil lettering. There's also a commemorative book celebrating Armand's life and contributions to the music industry at large. Whether you're an artist or collector, coming across a cymbal with as much rich history as the Armand Zildjian Limited-edition Vintage Ride is a once-in-a-lifetime event. Don't delay — order up this exclusive cymbal package through Sweetwater while supplies last.






Armand Zildjian 20-inch Limited-edition Vintage Ride Cymbal Features:

A 70-year-old ride from Armand Zildjian's personal cymbal collection
Limited quantities — each includes a signed and numbered certificate of authenticity
Commemorates what would have been Armand's 100th birthday
Dates back to the 1940s or 1950s
Crafted by a small team of cymbal artisans in Zildjian's original Quincy, MA, factory
The unmistakable early A character that changed music forever
Bears the look and sound of a well-loved vintage cymbal — because it is!
Ships in Calzone/Anvil road case with limited-edition Armand Zildjian signature sticks, white handling gloves, a certificate of authenticity, and a book celebrating Armand's life and legacy





Tech Specs

Type:Vintage Ride
Size:20"
Weight:Thin to Medium
Finish:Traditional
Manufacturer Part Number:AZ100-LTD

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