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 1880150
Zildjian 5A Nylon-Tip - Hickory
The most popular model with Nylon-Tip.
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Article number 188Z5AND400
Zildjian 5A DIP 400 Anniversary - Z5AND-400
A celebration of Zildjian’s 400th Anniversary - Limited Edition Collectors Items!
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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 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 1880051
Zildjian 5B Hickory - Wood Tip
A consistent favorite for its medium sized dimensions and teardrop bead.
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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 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 1880003
Zildjian Travis Barker Black Artist Series
Designed by the super quick drummer for one of the world's most colorful bands.
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Article number 1880041
Zildjian Travis Barker Artist Series
Travis Barker, Natural - Famous Stars and Straps Drumstick.
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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 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 1891221
Zildjian 10" Reflexx Conditioning Pad
10" Practice Pad with two unique surfaces.
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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 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 1880045
Zildjian Aaron Spears Artist Series Drumsticks
Give leverage and power to your chops and really lay into a groove with the Aaron Spears signature stick.
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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 189ZAHC0082
Zildjian 400 Anniversary - Alchemy Classic Baseball Cap
A celebration of Zildjian’s 400th Anniversary - Limited Edition Collectors Items!
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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 1810731
Zildjian 21" K Sweet Ride
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 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 1880740
Zildjian 5A Green Dip Maple - Wood Tip
Very sensitive and controllable with DIP grip.