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 1815791
Zildjian KS5791 K Sweet Cymbal Pack
A complete K Sweet setup in one value package!, featuring 21" K Sweet Ride, 15" K Sweet Hi-hat, 19" and 17" K...
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Article number 1827726
Zildjian 16" S Dark Crash
An explosion of darkness with a slight dryness and extra complexity.
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Article number 1880044
Zildjian Josh Dun "Trench" Artist Series
A beefed up 5A shaft with extra length for more reach and effortless velocity.
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Article number 1891211
Zildjian Galaxy Practice Pad - 6"
6" practice pad features a bold, colorful artwork with responsive playing surface
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Article number 1891213
Zildjian Grafitti Practice Pad - 6"
6" practice pad features a bold, colorful artwork with responsive playing surface
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Article number 1824914
Zildjian 14" Zildjian ZXT Trashformer
A new type of effects cymbal with a distinctive colored tint and an equally trashy voice.
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Article number 1812818
Zildjian 18" K Paper Thin Crash
Explosive, dark crash sound with quick decay
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Article number 1812819
Zildjian 19" K Paper Thin Crash
Explosive, dark crash sound with quick decay
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Article number 1893014
Zildjian T3014 Classic Logo Tee - XXL
Make Zildjian part of your everyday style with this classic black tee.
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Article number 1893012
Zildjian T3012 Classic Logo Tee - Large
Make Zildjian part of your everyday style with this classic black tee.
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Article number 1893013
Zildjian T3013 Classic Logo Tee - X-Large
Make Zildjian part of your everyday style with this classic black tee.
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Article number 1811113
Zildjian 20" K Constantinople Medium Thin Low Ride
Plenty of give, texture and "crashability.
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Article number 1811016
Zildjian 20" K Constantinople Medium Ride
A bolder, more emphasized and defined fundamental stick sound with a little more articulation.
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Article number 1811224
Zildjian 14-1/4" K Custom Hybrid Hihat
Designed with Akira Jimbo to combine darkness and brilliance. This HiHat capture the same sound as the...
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Article number 1890901
Zildjian ZFSPK Cymbal Felts and Sleeves
A convenient package of 6 cymbal felts and 3 cymbal sleeves.
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Article number 1819391
Zildjian A391 A Promo Pack
Value Pack incl. 14” New Beat Hi-hats, 16” Med Thin Crash, 21" Sweet Ride and 18” Med Thin Crash F.O.C.
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Article number 1850468
Zildjian LV468 Low Volume Cymbal Pack
L80 Low Volume Cymbal Series Pack. Incl. 14" Hi-hat, 16" Crash, and 18" Crash/Ride Cymbal. Up to 80% quieter...
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Article number 1820040
Zildjian 10" Spiral Stacker
The fx Spiral stackers are cymbal stackers that allow you to create your own unique sounds and colors. Simply...
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Article number 1810618
Zildjian 18" Oriental China Trash
Exotic, "trashy" special effects sounds for short, sharp accents. Authentic "trashy" Chinese sound.
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Article number 1810211
Zildjian 10" A Splash
Light, crisp, subtle, very colorful. Quick, short crash.
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Article number 1810212
Zildjian 12" A Splash
Light, crisp, subtle, very colorful. Quick, short crash.
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Article number 1810123
Zildjian 14" A Mastersound Hihat
Light, crisp, subtle, very colorful. Hammered outer edge on bottom HiHat creates radical, clean, fast "chick.
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Article number 1810151
Zildjian 14" A Quick Beat Hihat - Top only
Short, tight, funky beat.
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Article number 1810240
Zildjian 16" A Medium Crash
Light, crisp, subtle, very colorful. Higher-pitched.