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 1880070
Zildjian 7A Hickory - Wood Tip
Slim profile for light touch and great articulation.
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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 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 1880050
Zildjian 5A Hickory - Wood Tip
The most popular model. Full-size oval tip produces full tone.
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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 1880750
Zildjian 5A Black Dip Hickory - Wood Tip
One of the most popular model with DIP grip. 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 1880150
Zildjian 5A Nylon-Tip - Hickory
The most popular model with Nylon-Tip.
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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 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 1880151
Zildjian 5B Nylon-Tip - Hickory
A consistent favorite for its medium sized dimensions and teardrop bead with Nylon-tip.
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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 1890711
Zildjian P0711 Cymbal Boom Arm with Clamp
Multi adjustable cymbal boom arm with clamp.
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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 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 1891641
Zildjian ZSB Basic Drum Stick Bag
Standard drumstick bag features adjustable floor tom loops for easy attachment.
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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 1880000
Zildjian Dennis Chambers Artist Series
All-around versatility with a mini bead for pinpoint accuracy and meaty shoulder for durability.
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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 1890750
Zildjian P0750 Leather Straps - Pair
Precut leather hand cymbal straps for Band and Orchestral cymbals.
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Article number 1810233
Zildjian 19" A Medium Thin Crash
Light, crisp, subtle, very colorful. Bright.
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Article number 1820534
Zildjian 18" A Custom Fast Crash
Fast, colorful, short crash sound. Bright, airy and responsive Crashes with an extremely short decay.
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Article number 1820540
Zildjian 8" A Custom Splash
Fast, colorful, short crash sound.