All companies have their history, the Zildjian history starts in 1623
Avedis Zildjian I (the first) was an Armenian alchemist in the city of Constantinople in the early seventeenth century. While attempting to create gold by combining base metals, he discovered an alloy of copper, tin, and traces of silver with unique sound qualities. In 1618, Avedis used his secret alloy to create cymbals of spectacular clarity and power. The sound of the instruments was so extraordinary that the Sultan invited Avedis to live at court (Topkapi Palace) to make cymbals for the Sultan's elite Janissary Bands. As Avedis' reputation grew, the Sultan gave him the name ""Zildjian"" in Armenian (Zilciyan in Turkish), a word meaning ""son of cymbal maker.""
In 1623, Avedis was granted permission to leave the palace in order to start his own business in a suburb of Constantinople named Psamatia. That same business is now nearly four centuries old and has been passed down to Zildjian heirs for fifteen generations. Relocating to America in 1929, Avedis III moved the Zildjian factory to Quincy, MA and then to its current location in Norwell, MA for Zildjian's 350th Anniversary. The business passed to Avedis' son, Armand in 1977 and then to Armand's daughter, Craigie, in 1999. Currently, Craigie and her sister Debbie continue the family tradition in what is recognized as the oldest family-owned business in America.
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Article number 1893922
Zildjian Standard Fit Hi-Fi Earplugs
The Zildjian Standard Fit Hi-Fi Earplugs have a low-profile design that fits snugly in the ear without...
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Article number 1880050
Zildjian 5A Hickory - Wood Tip
The most popular model. Full-size oval tip produces full tone.
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Article number 1880029
Zildjian Travis Barker Artist Series
Designed by the super hot drummer for Blink-182.
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Article number 1880070
Zildjian 7A Hickory - Wood Tip
Slim profile for light touch and great articulation.
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Article number 1880170
Zildjian 7A Nylon-Tip - Hickory
Slim profile for light touch and great articulation with nylon-tip.
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Article number 1880740
Zildjian 5A Green Dip Maple - Wood Tip
Very sensitive and controllable with DIP grip.
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Article number 1880150
Zildjian 5A Nylon-Tip - Hickory
The most popular model with Nylon-Tip.
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Article number 188Z5AND400
Zildjian 5A DIP 400 Anniversary - Z5AND-400
A celebration of Zildjian’s 400th Anniversary - Limited Edition Collectors Items!
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Article number 1880770
Zildjian 7A Black Dip Hickory - Wood Tip
Slim profile for light touch and great articulation. With DIP grip.
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Article number 1880006
Zildjian Ringo Starr Artist Series
Ringo, do we need to say more?
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Article number 1880051
Zildjian 5B Hickory - Wood Tip
A consistent favorite for its medium sized dimensions and teardrop bead.
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Article number 1880751
Zildjian 5B Black Dip Hickory - Wood Tip
A consistent favorite for its medium sized dimensions and teardrop bead. With DIP grip.
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Article number 1891201
Zildjian 6" Practice Pad
Features a responsive playing surface, solid base, and 8mm mounting insert, to enable attachment to cymbal...
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Article number 1880650
Zildjian 5A Antivibe - Wood Tip
Features Zildjian's vibration dampening technology of maximum comfort and control. Great for use on electronic...
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Article number 1880741
Zildjian 5B Green Dip Maple - Wood Tip
Very sensitive and controllable. Solid yet forgiving to play. With DIP grip.
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Article number 1880742
Zildjian Super 7A Green Dip Maple - Wood Tip
Very sensitive and controllable. Backweighing makes this stick swing very lightly. With DIP grip.
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Article number 1820584
Zildjian 18" A Custom Projection Crash
Fast, colorful, short crash sound. More power and body with a stronger high-end.
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Article number 1880256
Zildjian 5A Acorn Neon Pink Hickory - Wood Tip
All-around versatility with an acorn tip, delivering a full tone and durability in Neon Pink finish. This...
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Article number 1880012
Zildjian Dave Grohl Artist Series
The Dave Grohl Artist Series Drumstick model prominently features metallic, two-color artwork of Grohl’s...
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Article number 1880041
Zildjian Travis Barker Artist Series
Travis Barker, Natural - Famous Stars and Straps Drumstick.
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Article number 1829008
Zildjian Planet Z Complete Pack (14/16/20)
Give you all the standard sizes in one convenient package. Tackle any style of music with a full-sized 14"...
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Article number 1890791
Zildjian ZRIVET Sizzle Rivets - 12 Pcs
A convenient package of 12 Zildjian stainless steel rivets.
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Article number 1890796
Zildjian Drumstick Wax
New compact size. Provides a comfortably tacky grip on any drumstick or mallet.
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Article number 1880750
Zildjian 5A Black Dip Hickory - Wood Tip
One of the most popular model with DIP grip. Full-size oval tip produces full tone.