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 1820519Zildjian 20" A Custom Medium Ride
Fast, colorful, short crash sound. Extremely clear and crisp stick definition and shimmering spread with...
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Article number 1820522Zildjian 20" A Custom Ping Ride
Fast, colorful, short crash sound. More high-end, stronger "ping" qualities.
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Article number 1820581Zildjian 20" A Custom Projection Crash
Fast, colorful, short crash sound. More power and body with a stronger high-end.
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Article number 1820518Zildjian 20" A Custom Ride
Fast, colorful, short crash sound. Good Stick definition, yet good degree of colorful, warmer undertones.
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Article number 1820822Zildjian 21" A Custom 20th Anniversary Ride
Fast, colorful, short crash sound. To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of our A Custom cymbal line, we've...
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Article number 1820523Zildjian 22" A Custom Medium Ride
Fast, colorful, short crash sound. Extremely clear and crisp stick definition and shimmering spread with...
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Article number 1820524Zildjian 22" A Custom Ping Ride
Fast, colorful, short crash sound. More high-end, stronger "ping" qualities.
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Article number 1820520Zildjian 22" A Custom Ride
Fast, colorful, short crash sound. Good Stick definition, yet good degree of colorful, warmer undertones.
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Article number 1820538Zildjian 6" A Custom Splash
Fast, colorful, short crash sound.
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Article number 1820540Zildjian 8" A Custom Splash
Fast, colorful, short crash sound.
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Article number 1819248Zildjian A City Pack
The Zildjian City Pack is the perfect combination of sound and practicality.
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Article number 1890612Zildjian High Single Crotale - Specify Note
Bronze crotales also known as antique cymbals. Single High note. Please specify the note to order.
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Article number 1890622Zildjian Low Single Crotale - Specify Note
Bronze crotales also known as antique cymbals. Single Low note. Please specify the note to order.
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Article number 1890638Zildjian Crotale Carrying Bag, Durable Canvas
Accommodates one octave of either High or Low crotales.
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Article number 1828810Zildjian 10" FX Stack Pair with Cymbolt® mount
FX Stack, the latest in innovative sound & design, FX Stacks provide versatility to match the range of sounds...
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Article number 1828812Zildjian 12" FX Stack Pair with Cymbolt® mount
FX Stack, the latest in innovative sound & design, FX Stacks provide versatility to match the range of sounds...
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Article number 1828814Zildjian 14" FX Stack Pair with Cymbolt® mount
FX Stack, the latest in innovative sound & design, FX Stacks provide versatility to match the range of sounds...
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Article number 1828816Zildjian 16" FX Stack Pair with Cymbolt® mount
FX Stack, the latest in innovative sound & design, FX Stacks provide versatility to match the range of sounds...
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Article number 1828808Zildjian 8" FX Stack Pair with Cymbolt® mount
FX Stack, the latest in innovative sound & design, FX Stacks provide versatility to match the range of sounds...
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Article number 1853021ZILDJIAN G16AE021DS
The Direct Source Sensor Kit includes the Direct Source sensor, thumb screw and a 10 pack of extra O-rings.
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Article number 1853032Zildjian Gen16 Direct Source Pickup Sensor Thumb Screw
A 4pc package of thumb screws for the Direct Source Pickup sensor.
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Article number 1822360Zildjian 10" I-Family Splash
Thin in weight, this I Family splash produces a bright, fast and cutting sound.
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Article number 1822323Zildjian 13" I-Family HiHat Pair
For drummers looking for a brighter, higher pitched hi-hat sound, the 13" I Family hi-hat pair is the perfect...
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Article number 1822384Zildjian 14" I-Family Band Pair w/ P0754 Nylon Straps
The 14" I Family band cymbals are a fantastic choice for band programs looking for a sharp, clear,...



















