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 1850003
Zildjian 13" Low Volume Hi-hat
Ideal for practice rooms, drum lesson rooms, or low volume gigs.
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Article number 1850004
Zildjian 14" Low Volume Hi-hat
Ideal for practice rooms, drum lesson rooms, or low volume gigs.
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Article number 1850016
Zildjian 16" Low Volume Crash
It is ideal for practice rooms, drum lesson rooms, low volume gigs, or use as a stacker cymbal.
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Article number 1850019
Zildjian LV8118CH-S
Ideal for practice rooms, drum lesson rooms, or low volume gigs.
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Article number 1850018
Zildjian 18" Low Volume Crash/Ride
It is ideal for practice rooms, drum lesson rooms, low volume gigs, or use as a stacker cymbal.
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Article number 1850020
Zildjian 20" Low Volume Ride
It is ideal for practice rooms, drum lesson rooms, low volume gigs.
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Article number 1890499
Zildjian 26" Traditional Gong
The first choice of the world's leading symphony orchestras, drum corps and rock stars alike.
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Article number 1890500
Zildjian 30" Hand Hammered Gong
The first choice of the world's leading symphony orchestras, drum corps and rock stars alike.
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Article number 1890501
Zildjian 34" Hand Hammered Gong
The first choice of the world's leading symphony orchestras, drum corps and rock stars alike.
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Article number 1890502
Zildjian 40" Hand Hammered Gong
The first choice of the world's leading symphony orchestras, drum corps and rock stars alike.
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Article number 1890503
Zildjian Gong Sheet
Made from the Zildjian Sheet Bronze alloy. 20"x24".
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Article number 1890565
Zildjian Traditional Gong & Table Top Stand Set
Pre-packaged set comes with a 12-inch Traditional Gong, a specially designed tabletop stand and mallet.
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Article number 1890610
Zildjian High Octave Crotales - 13-Notes
Bronze crotales also known as antique cymbals. Set of 13 notes - High.
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Article number 1890620
Zildjian Low Octave Crotales - 13-Notes
Bronze crotales also known as antique cymbals. Set of 13 notes - Low.
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Article number 1890636
Zildjian Low Octave Deluxe Crotale Bar
Crotale bar for low octave notes
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Article number 1890637
Zildjian High Octave Deluxe Crotale Bar
Crotale bar for high octave notes
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Article number 1890754
Zildjian P0754 Nylon Cymbal Straps
High-grade nylon cymbal straps with a gold Zildjian logo.
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Article number 1890771
Zildjian P0771 Dancers Zil's, High-pitch
FX Finger cymbals. A piercing, high-pitched ring audible in large orchestras. Natural cast finish.
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Article number 1827011
Zildjian 10" S-Family China Splash
Quick and unique in tone color.
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Article number 1827010
Zildjian 10" S-Family Splash
Quick and bright.
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Article number 1827113
Zildjian 13" S-Family Mastersound Hihat
Mastersound HiHats feature a hammered outer edge bottom cymbal, which not only prevents air lock, but creates...
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Article number 1827114
Zildjian 14" S-Family Hihat
Perfectly balanced.
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Article number 1827124
Zildjian 14" S-Family Mastersound Hihat
Mastersound HiHats feature a hammered outer edge bottom cymbal, which not only prevents air lock, but creates...
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Article number 1827214
Zildjian 14" S-Family Thin Crash
With an exceptionally quick and sensitive response from the lightest touch.