Aged and Burnished, Styled from Historical Data Researched by Saroyan The Moorish design followed after the Persian, has a variation in both design and tone. Moors took them to Spain where castanets originated... Set of Four Light guage version. These have a slightly rounder fuller sound than Nefrititi zils and are great for students and professionals alike. 2-3/16" dia. 110 grams (approx 3.9 ounces).
These are produced in two different guages, light and heavy. These are the heavyweight version of the Moorish zil and are thicker and heavier than Nefrititi zils and most zils made in the Middle East. Manufactured by Saroyan. Because or the domed top and flat edges, they produce a wider range of tone. A flatter, flat sound and richer bell tone that many other zils