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 1880050
Zildjian 5A Hickory - Wood Tip
The most popular model. Full-size oval tip produces full tone.
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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 1880051
Zildjian 5B Hickory - Wood Tip
A consistent favorite for its medium sized dimensions and teardrop bead.
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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 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 1880740
Zildjian 5A Green Dip Maple - Wood Tip
Very sensitive and controllable with DIP grip.
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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 1880006
Zildjian Ringo Starr Artist Series
Ringo, do we need to say more?
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Article number 1881011
Zildjian Professional Wire Brushes
Traditional retractable Wire Brushes with comfortable rubber handle.
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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 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 1890801
Zildjian Drummer's Survival Kit
The Drummer's survival kit contains all the emergency items that drummers need at the gig.
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Article number 1880057
Zildjian 5A Acorn Hickory - Wood Tip
All-around versatility with an acorn tip, delivering a full tone and durability.
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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 1880024
Zildjian John Riley Artist Series
Angular tip for articulate tones, great for jazz.
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Article number 1880027
Zildjian Trilok Gurtu Artist Series
Designed by World Percussion Master Trilok Gurtu.
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Article number 1880038
Zildjian Trilok Gurtu Rock Artist Series
Based on percussion innovator Trilok Gurtu's incomparable Artist Series Drumstick, the Trilok "Rock" drumstick...
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Article number 1880002
Zildjian Tre Cool Artist Series
This stick provides the durability and maximum sound projection that Tré Cool requires when driving Green Day.
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Article number 1891220
Zildjian 6" Reflexx Conditioning Pad
6” Practice Pad with two unique surfaces.
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Article number 1891204
Zildjian 6" Travis Barker Practice Pad
Features a responsive playing surface, solid base, and 8mm mounting insert, to enable attachment to cymbal...
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Article number 1891300
Zildjian P1300 Brilliant Finish Cymbal Polish
Cleans, polishes, and protects Zildjian brilliant finish cymbals in one easy application.
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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 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...