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 1893441
Zildjian Alchemy Pullover Hoodie - Small
Small. Classic black pullover hoodie with a cool sleeve graphic.
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Article number 1893442
Zildjian Alchemy Pullover Hoodie – Medium
Medium. Classic black pullover hoodie with a cool sleeve graphic.
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Article number 1893443
Zildjian Alchemy Pullover Hoodie – Large
Large. Classic black pullover hoodie with a cool sleeve graphic.
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Article number 1880097
Zildjian Timbeato-Wood
Timbale sticks with ball shaped tip, and very short taper. Great for all purposes.
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Article number 188Z5A400
Zildjian 5A 400 Anniversary 60's Rock - Z5A-400
A celebration of Zildjian’s 400th Anniversary - Limited Edition Collectors Items!
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Article number 188LE1001
Zildjian 5A Z Custom Black Chroma - Wood Tip
5A Limited Edition Z-Custom drumsticks - Black Chroma finish.
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Article number 1880253
Zildjian 5A Hickory Chroma Blue
The 5A, the most popular model now available in four eye-popping colors, The Chroma Series.
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Article number 1880251
Zildjian 5A Hickory Chroma Gold
The 5A, the most popular model now available in four eye-popping colors, The Chroma Series.
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Article number 188LE1004
Zildjian 5A Z Custom Gold Chroma - Wood Tip
5A Limited Edition Z-Custom drumsticks - Gold Chroma finish.
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Article number 1880252
Zildjian 5A Hickory Chroma Pink
The 5A, the most popular model now available in four eye-popping colors, The Chroma Series.
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Article number 1880250
Zildjian 5A Hickory Chroma Silver
The 5A, the most popular model now available in four eye-popping colors, The Chroma Series.
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Article number 188Z5B400
Zildjian 5B 400 Anniversary 5B 60's Rock - Z5B-400
A celebration of Zildjian’s 400th Anniversary - Limited Edition Collectors Items!
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Article number 1880051B
Zildjian 5B Black Hickory - Wood Tip
A consistent favorite for its medium sized dimensions and teardrop bead.
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Article number 188LE1002
Zildjian 5B Z Custom Black Chroma - Wood Tip
5B Limited Edition Z-Custom drumsticks - Black Chroma finish.
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Article number 188LE1005
Zildjian 5B Z Custom Gold Chroma - Wood Tip
5B Limited Edition Z-Custom drumsticks - Gold Chroma finish.
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Article number 1880055
Zildjian 5B Laminated Birch - Wood Tip
Heavy and powerful. Made from laminated birch.
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Article number 188Z5BND400
Zildjian 5B DIP 400 Anniversary - Z5BND-400
A celebration of Zildjian’s 400th Anniversary - Limited Edition Collectors Items!
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Article number 1860020
Zildjian ALCHEM-E Gold Electronic Drum Kit
4-drums digital drumset, including ride-, crash-, hi-hat cymbals, sound module, cymbal stands, and tom holders
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Article number 1860030
Zildjian ALCHEM-E Gold EX Electronic Drum Kit
5-drums digital drumset, including ride-, two crashes-, hi-hat cymbals, sound module, cymbal stands, and tom...
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Article number 1896815
Zildjian Ltd Quilted 5 Panel Camp Hat
It's like your favorite puffy jacket in hat form.
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Article number 1896892
Zildjian Blackout Stretch Fit Hat M/L
Black on Black Baseball Cap with stretch fitting. Size: Medium / Large
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Article number 1896893
Zildjian Blackout Stretch Fit Hat L/XL
Black on Black Baseball Cap with stretch fitting. Size: Large/X-Large
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Article number 1893512
Zildjian Gray Fleece Joggers Medium
The perfect choice when you need comfort, style and lots of pockets.
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Article number 1893513
Zildjian Gray Fleece Joggers Large
The perfect choice when you need comfort, style and lots of pockets.