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Zills

Zills.
Belly dance cymbals, saygets or zills.  Each packet of Zills contain 4.
Our zills are Handmade in Egypt.  Saroyan Zills are from the United States.
Egyptian "Gawharet El Fan" Zills.
Saroyan.
All Saroyan cymbals have two rectangular slots and are packaged in sets of four with 1/2" heavy duty
elastic straps for firm control.

 
Zill-SM1
Nefertiti
These popular cymbals have a rich design depicting Queen Nefertiti surrounded with lotus blossoms. They are light weight with mellow tone and are recommended for beginner through intermediate level dancers. 2-1/6" diameter. Approx. weight 100 grams (3.5 oz.)
Brass $35.00
In Stock 
Zill-SM2
Arabesque
The Arabesque is a heavier gauge cymbal with a medium tone and depicts an Arabesque Design from a frieze of the palace of Sultan Hasan of the 14th century. Recommended for intermediate and advanced level dancers. 2-1/16" diameter. Approx. weight 130 grams (4.6 oz.)
Brass $40.00
German Silver $45.00
In Stock 
Zill-SM3
Tutankhamun
These cymbals carry a smooth and consistent mellow tone. The design depicts the Boy King surrounded with lotus blossoms and goddess Isis. Designed and crafted of premium quality alloys. 2-1/2" diameter. Approx. weight 180 grams (6.4 oz.)$28.00
Brass $55.00
German Silver $67.00
In Stock 
Zill-SM4
Turkish Delight Pro
Popular for contemporary compositions and special effects. Produce a clear high pitched ring that is audible even in the largest orchestras. Matched for a pleasing blend of tones. 2-1/2" diameter. Approximate weight 180 grams (6.4oz.) Clear & Strong.

Brass $50.00
German Silver $65.00
In Stock
Zill-SM5
Arabesque II
Professional finger cymbals provide a true Middle Eastern sound in medium tone and quality volume. Design depicts Arabic scripts 180 degrees apart surrounded by an arch ornament from mosque of Ahmed-Ibn-Tuloon of the 9th century. An excellent choice for professionals. 2-1/2" diameter. Approx.weight 180 grams (6.4oz.)
Brass $55.00
German Silver $67.00
In Stock
Zill-SM6
Afghani
These exquisitely designed cymbals are rich, bold resonating and bright sounding because of their weight 
and high tonal quality. They are of the same design as the Afghani Silvertone. 
A class of their own.
 2-3/4 diameter.
 Approx. weight 238 grams (8.4 oz)
German Silver $70.00
Heavy Gauge Bronze $67.00
SOLD OUT
Zill-SM7
Grecian
The lowest pitch in the Saroyan cymbals collection. If you like mellow tone, these cymbals will steal your heart. Light weight, with Grecian key border design, ideal for the sensitive ear and indoor performances. 2-5/8" diameter. Available in Brass and German Silver. The brass weighs 133 grams (4.7 oz) and the German silver weighs 170 grams (6.0 oz).
Brass $50.00
German Silver $65.00
In Stock 
Zill-SM8
Moorish
The Moorish design followed after 
the Persian, has a variation in
 both design and tone. Moors took them to Spain where castanets originated. High pitch tone,
 ideal for nightclubs and crowded parties.
 Available in light or heavy gauges. 2-3/16" dia. Light gauge 110 grams, heavy gauge 140 grams.
Heavy Gauge
$40.00
In Stock 
Zill-SM9
Saroyan-Pro II
Heavier in weight and slightly 
higher in pitch than the Saroyan-Professionals, decorated 
with an intricate design depicting Queen Nefertiti surrounded
 with lotus blossoms. 
These cymbals have rich, deep and clear tone. 2-3/8" diameter. Approximate weight
 214 grams (7.5 oz).

Brass - Heavy Gauge $56.00
In Stock
Zill-SM10
Nefertiti-Pro
If you are looking for that penetrating pitch and the weight in your hands at the same time, these are what you're looking for. Ideal for conditioned hands, troupe performances and crowded night clubs. 2-1/2" diameter. Approximate weight
 214 grams (7.5 oz)



Brass $55.00
German Silver $67.00
In Stock 
Zill-SM11
Ghawazee
After a considerable research, Saroyan designed these cymbals identical to the shape and weight of an original set of Ghawazee cymbals that are no longer manufactured in the Middle East. Stamped by a rich circular design these cymbals are very unique and recommended for tribal and fusion dancing. High pitch and clear tone, approximately 2-1/2" in diameter, and weigh 188 grams (6.64 oz.). 
Available only in Solid Bronze.
Solid Bronze $58.00
SOLD OUT
Zill-SM12
Saroyan-Pro
Since bell collecting is one of Saroyan's favorite hobbies, he kept experimenting with this
 design until he achieved the beautiful
 tone that these cymbals carry.
 Distinct bell like tone, 
medium pitch,
 quality volume. 2-3/8" diameter. Approximate weight 
180 grams (6.4 oz.)

German Silver $65.00
In Stock 
Zill-SM13
Mini zills
These cymbals are specially designed for small hands as well as for children. Tinker zills are slightly higher in tone than the Mini zills. Both designs are made of solid brass with double slots and are 1-3/4" diameter. Approximate weight 75 grams (2.65 oz)

Brass $30.00
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Zill-SM14
Tinker zills
These cymbals are specially designed for small hands as well as for children. Tinker zills are slightly higher in tone than the Mini zills. Both designs are made of solid brass with double slots and are 1-3/4" diameter. Approximate weight 75 grams (2.65 oz)

Brass $30.00
In Stock
Zill-SM15
Arabic
This design is said to be the third oldest. Adopted by the Ottoman Turks, who later changed the design by raising the rims. Medium high tone, an excellent blend with Arabic music. Available in light or heavy gauges. 2-3/16" dia. Light gauge 110 grams, heavy gauge 140 grams.
Brass $48.00
In Stock - Heavy Gauge
Zill-SM16
Persian
According to Warner & McKenzie Encyclopedia of Musical Instruments (Cassel & Co. Ltd., London, England 1887), this design is one of the oldest recorded. Mellow bell-like tone. Available in light or heavy gauges. 2-3/16" dia. Light gauge 110 grams, heavy gauge 140 grams.
Brass $48.00
In Stock - Heavy Gauge

Egypt

 
Zill-1
Engraved with Egyptian Gods
 and has two slots 
for elastic. 
 Heavy weight.
 
"Gawharet El Fan"

 Clear sound.
$44.00

In stock - GOLD ONLY
Zill-2
Zill with engraving around the edges and two holes. 
Pattern may vary slightly.
$28.00
In Stock 
Last few. Silver or Gold Toned,
 some with elastic, 
irregular engraving/tarnished.  
Suit Studio/Teacher
WHOLESALE LOT - Mixed colours
Set of 10 zills - $100.00
ZP-01
Zills Pouches
Two styles of belly dance
 zill pouches.
  A) Half circle drawstring with embroidery and glass mirrors.
B) Square style with clip closure and strap front and back covered with embroidery.
In Stock
A) $6.00
B) $10.00

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