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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Zildjian 20" S-Family Rock Ride
Designed to cut.
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Zildjian 22" S-Family Medium Ride
An excellent all-purpose Ride.
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Zildjian 8" S-Family Splash
Quick and bright.
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Zildjian 14" S Dark Hi-hat
An explosion of darkness with a slight dryness and extra complexity.
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Zildjian 16" S Dark Crash
An explosion of darkness with a slight dryness and extra complexity.
Article number 1827726 -
Zildjian 18" S Dark Crash
An explosion of darkness with a slight dryness and extra complexity.
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Zildjian SDSP248 DIP 5B Bundle Pack
Great value pack with 4 pairs of Zildjian DIP 5B with FREE towel and drumkey
Article number 1889248 -
Zildjian T3241 Classic Baseball Cap
Classic Zildjian Cap in black. A must-have staple for every drummer's wardrobe.
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Zildjian Gray Zip-Up Hoodie - Medium
A cozy cold-weather classic with Zildjian style.
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Zildjian Gray Zip-Up Hoodie - Large
A cozy cold-weather classic with Zildjian style.
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Zildjian Gray Zip-Up Hoodie - X-Large
A cozy cold-weather classic with Zildjian style.
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Zildjian Alchemy Pullover Hoodie - Small
Small. Classic black pullover hoodie with a cool sleeve graphic.
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Zildjian Alchemy Pullover Hoodie – Medium
Medium. Classic black pullover hoodie with a cool sleeve graphic.
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Zildjian Alchemy Pullover Hoodie – Large
Large. Classic black pullover hoodie with a cool sleeve graphic.
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Zildjian Alchemy Pullover Hoodie – X-Large
X-Large. Classic black pullover hoodie with a cool sleeve graphic.
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Zildjian Alchemy Pullover Hoodie – 2X-Large
2X-Large. Classic black pullover hoodie with a cool sleeve graphic.
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Zildjian T3906 Mouse Pad
Featuring a padded underside and splash cymbal graphic top.
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Zildjian 5A Hickory - Wood Tip
The most popular model. Full-size oval tip produces full tone.
Article number 1880050 -
Zildjian 5A 400 Anniversary 60's Rock - Z5A-400
A celebration of Zildjian’s 400th Anniversary - Limited Edition Collectors Items!
Article number 188Z5A400 -
Zildjian 5A Antivibe - Wood Tip
Features Zildjian's vibration dampening technology of maximum comfort and control. Great for use on electronic...
Article number 1880650 -
Zildjian 5A Acorn Black Hickory - Wood Tip
All-around versatility with an acorn tip, delivering a full tone and durability. Black.
Article number 1880059 -
Zildjian 5A Black Hickory - Wood Tip
The most popular model in black finish. Full-size oval tip produces full tone.
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Zildjian 5A Z Custom Gold Chroma - Wood Tip
5A Limited Edition Z-Custom drumsticks - Gold Chroma finish.
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Zildjian 5A Hickory Chroma Pink
The 5A, the most popular model now available in four eye-popping colors, The Chroma Series.
Article number 1880252