You can stop here and know you have a Type III, or you can delve further into the sub types. To do this have a look at whether the ZILDJIAN which is stamped below the ISTANBUL is angled or straight. Click on the image which most closely matches your cymbal.
is the lower ZILDJIAN at an angle like this?
is the lower ZILDJIAN straight relative to the other text?
Can't tell? Click the image below for help
Start over with the K Zildjian Istanbul Key
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