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 1810858
Zildjian 10" K Splash
Full-bodied, quick, short, dark sound.
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Article number 1810820
Zildjian 13" K Hihat
Full-bodied, quick, short, dark sound. Deep and solid "chick" sound.
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Article number 1811070
Zildjian 14" K Constantinople Hihat
The 14" K Constantinople HiHats have received a makeover.
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Article number 1810824
Zildjian 14" K Hihat - Top only
Full-bodied, quick, short, dark sound. Finish: Traditional Finish .
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Article number 1810931
Zildjian 16" K Series Cluster Crash
Expanding the Zildjian K Line, while venturing into new trashy, alternative sounds, the K Cluster Crashes fill...
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Article number 1810702
Zildjian 16" K Sweet Crash
The K Zildjian Sweet Collection extends the iconic K Family into a new direction of tonal colors that are...
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Article number 1810902
Zildjian 16" K Dark Crash Thin
Full-bodied, quick, short, dark sound. Dark, warm, low-pitched crash.
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Article number 1810703
Zildjian 17" K Sweet Crash
The K Zildjian Sweet Collection extends the iconic K Family into a new direction of tonal colors that are...
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Article number 1810705
Zildjian 19" K Sweet Crash
The K Zildjian Sweet Collection extends the iconic K Family into a new direction of tonal colors that are...
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Article number 1810951
Zildjian 16" K Custom Dark Crash
Spectacularly clean clear and articulate. Unique crash with dry, trashy overtones.
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Article number 1811419
Zildjian 18" K Custom Special Dry Crash
Extra Thin to Thin in weight. Quick fast attack with lots of dirt in the sound and shuts down quickly.
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Article number 1811424
Zildjian 20" K Custom Special Dry Crash
Extra Thin to Thin in weight. Quick fast attack with lots of dirt in the sound and shuts down quickly.
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Article number 1820889
Zildjian 20" K Custom Brilliant Ride
Spectacularly clean clear and articulate. Bright, clean stick definition.
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Article number 1827216
Zildjian 16" S-Family Thin Crash
With an exceptionally quick and sensitive response from the lightest touch.
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Article number 1827728
Zildjian 18" S Dark Crash
An explosion of darkness with a slight dryness and extra complexity.
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Article number 1827758
Zildjian 18" S Dark China
An explosion of darkness with a slight dryness and extra complexity.
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Article number 1827880
Zildjian S Dark Cymbal Pack - SD4680
An explosion of darkness from your kit with a slight dryness and extra complexity.
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Article number 1893444
Zildjian Alchemy Pullover Hoodie – X-Large
X-Large. Classic black pullover hoodie with a cool sleeve graphic.
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Article number 1893445
Zildjian Alchemy Pullover Hoodie – 2X-Large
2X-Large. Classic black pullover hoodie with a cool sleeve graphic.
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Article number 1880059
Zildjian 5A Acorn Black Hickory - Wood Tip
All-around versatility with an acorn tip, delivering a full tone and durability. Black.
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Article number 1880050B
Zildjian 5A Black Hickory - Wood Tip
The most popular model in black finish. Full-size oval tip produces full tone.
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Article number 1880043
Zildjian Josh Dun Artist Series
Built to stand up to the aggressive grooves that drive Twenty One Pilots.
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Article number 1880011
Zildjian Ronald Bruner Jr Artist Series
Optimal balance, and great visuality. This stick dance in your hands.
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Article number 1880003
Zildjian Travis Barker Black Artist Series
Designed by the super quick drummer for one of the world's most colorful bands.