Pre-Owned Zyn 15″ Crash/Ride Cymbal – Made in England, c.1950s–60s, 1,050 g (SH-ZYN15)

Vintage Zyn 15″ cymbal, made in England and dated circa 1950s–early 1960s based on the plain “ZYN – MADE IN ENGLAND” ink stamp and nickel-silver construction. At 1,050 g, it sits medium-thin for a quick, dry crash with a tidy ride response—great for smaller rooms and recording.

Key Features

• Dated c.1950s–early 1960s (original Zyn line, not Super/5-Star)

• 15″ diameter, measured 1,050 g

• Nickel-silver alloy typical of base-line Zyn models

• Small bell; broad machine lathing; controlled volume and short decay

• Works as a light crash/ride or 15″ hi-hat top

Why Choose

Classic British Zyn character: focused attack, quick fall-off, and a wash that won’t swamp a mix. Easy to mic and blend for jazz, indie, acoustic, and studio settings.

Specifications

• Brand/Series: Zyn (Premier)

• Country of Origin: England

• Estimated Era: c.1950s–early 1960s

• Diameter: 15″

• Weight: 1,050 g

• Alloy: Nickel-silver (Zyn series)

• Type: Crash/Ride (single cymbal)

• Finish: Traditional, machine-lathed

• Bell: Small profile

• Mounting Hole: Standard 8 mm

• Condition: Pre-Owned – Good. Cosmetic scratches/marks and minor oxidation spots from age; no cracks observed; hole round with no obvious keyholing.

• Included: Cymbal only

Pre-Owned Item Notice: Expect normal cosmetic wear for a mid-century cymbal. Photos form part of the description.